PRAHRAN MALVERN COMMUNITY HOUSING - Key Persons
Alex is a Port Melbourne Resident for over 20 years, and has 20 years of professional project management experience working for leading asset management and construction consultancies.
Alex came to know the work of SPCHG as project manager of the design and construction of 330 Bank Street. Alex is able to contribute in the areas of asset and risk management, from his knowledge of feasibility planning, asset strategy, procurement, delivery and management of property development.
Andrew Scarlett works for the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning as a Manager of National Employment and Innovation Clusters. He grew up in the City of Port Phillip. For several years prior to working for the City of Port Phillip in urban city planning, Andrew worked as an Independent Economic Analyst including for APEC Australian Study Centre, the Australia Institute, and Economists at Large. Andrew also has a strong background in energy and environment issues having been National Marketing Manager for Energy Matters and positions with the Energy and Water Ombudsman and the Environment Protection Authority. He has an Arts Degree in Philosophy and an MBA from Melbourne Business School. Andrew has been on South Port's board since 2015.
Bill trained in social work and public policy. His professional background is with the State Government as a senior public servant in the areas of Children's Homes in the 1970s, Regional Manager with Community Services Victoria in the 1980s and 90s, and Manager and Assistant Director roles in Housing and Support at DHS Head Office up to 2004. Since retiring Bill has done part time work with Kids Under Cover and The Lighthouse Foundation. Bill is a long term resident of the City of Port Phillip and has been on South Port's board since 2005.
Job Titles:
- Manager Housing Operations
Job Titles:
- Social Worker at South Melbourne Council
Job Titles:
- Chairman
- Associate With Reliability Network
Joining the SPCHG Board in 2022, Maria is an Associate with Reliability Network, undertaking consultancy work in education and training, energy and organisational review. She brings 30 years' experience in both the public and private sectors including senior-level experience in business development, policy development and project management. Maria is committed to improving the outcomes for people who are increasingly not able to access safe and affordable housing in the area.
Mary Anne is an Emerita Professor, School of Law, La Trobe University. Throughout her working life, she focussed on improving access to justice and social justice. Mary Anne has been active in a number of community organisations and boards including West Heidelberg Community Legal Service, Victoria Legal Aid and Carers Victoria. She is currently a Board member of Social Security Rights Victoria. Mary Anne is a long term resident of South Melbourne and has been on South Port's board since 2009.
Rachelle has lived with South Port since 1997 when she lived in a large, mixed rooming house in South Melbourne and then the women's rooming house in Port Melbourne. She has always taken on a strong supportive role with other residents and has been an active participant in various organised groups such as the Women's Group and Arts Group. Rachelle joined the board in 2006.
Rob is a local resident in the City of Port Phillip. In 2023, he joined the board as a sitting member of the SPCHG property committee.
Rob has also been active in a number of community and industry organisations including the Property Industry Foundation, Father Bobs, FareShare and the Urban Land Institute.
Rob is experienced in property development, consulting and valuation. He holds qualifications in environments, property and finance up to a Masters level and he is a qualified property valuer.
Rochna joined the SPCHG Board in 2023 and brings over 20 years of senior leadership experience working in for purpose organisations and commercial enterprises. She has led teams in a broad range of strategic, financial, and operational effectiveness programs to address organisation sustainability, risk, operational efficiencies, governance, and compliance.
Currently working with Council on the Ageing Victoria (COTA), Rochna has responsibilities for corporate services including commercial finance, HR and compliance across its various governance and statutory requirements. Rochna is a Fellow Chartered Accountant and Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Rochna was elected Treasurer of the organisation, via unanimous vote, at our February 2023 Board meeting.
Being a migrant woman from a culturally diverse background, Rochna is a strong advocate and believes there are endless possibilities of making positive social impact with continued engagement and offering opportunities in communities that are vulnerable and disa dvantaged.
Sheryl has been living with South Port since 2004, living in rooming house, then bed sit unit and finally in one of the new one bedroom apartments.
Sheryl worked is a Women's refuge, where she drove children to school and aided in safety planning for women's safety against violent partners. Other work Sheryl has completed includes: taxi driver, telephonist operator, dispatch coordinator and truck driver. She was a on the Lionel Hall Community School Committee as a student representative .
Sheryl joined the committee, so that she can be more heavily involved with the local community and influence decisions made for the organisation to achieve outcomes for residents and people experiencing homelessness.
Job Titles:
- Manager Corporate Services
Tom has worked as a magistrate for the last 15 years. He holds a Bachelor of Jurisprudence and LLB from Monash University and a Diploma of Criminology from Melbourne. He worked as a lawyer for 43 years, including being a partner at Maurice Blackburn and Co for 20 years. He has been involved locally on the committee of the South Melbourne Districts Football Club and, in another volunteer role, was the on the ALP State Foreign Affairs Committee for three years. He has been on South Port's board since 2009.