Leadership team

Board Chair

Deputy Board Chair

Board Director

Board Director

Board Director

Board Director

Board Director

Board Director

Board Director

Board Director

Travers is the new Executive Director of the Brotherhood of St. Laurence.

Dr Lucia Boxelaar is currently Deputy Executive Director, having previously led BSL’s portfolio of community programs – Children’s Programs, Youth Services, Work, Economic Security and Social Inclusion and Strategic Partnerships.

Ismo Rama joined the Social Policy and Research Centre (SPARC) in February 2022 as Deputy Director.

Sonia Bijelic leads the Marketing and Engagement Division, which encompasses fundraising, public relations, marketing and BSL's social enterprise businesses.

Susan joined BSL in 2016 as Head of Early Childhood Early Intervention, within the NDIS team and moved to the role of Deputy Director of NDIS in 2019.

Professor Shelley Mallett leads the research and policy work of BSL, and has a joint position with the University of Melbourne as a Professorial Fellow of Social Policy.

Melinda joined BSL in 2013 as a Project Lead in the Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters and in 2018 moved to WESSI as the head of department.

Niamh O’Malley began leading the Shared Services division in September 2018.

Lisa Rollinson is currently Acting Director of Aged Care Services, having previously worked in BSL’s NDIS Division as Acting Deputy Director.

Rodney Weston is the Acting Director of Finance, Strategy & Operations. Rodney joined BSL in 2011.