State Leadership Team

Rod leads the State Leadership Team which comprises the Deputy and five Assistant Chief Commissioners. Rod has a deep passion for the Venturer Scout Section with his last appointment being State Commissioner Venturers. He has participated in numerous National and International events and was on the Contingent Management Teams for the first Australian KISC visit, NZ Venture 2019 and World Scout Jamboree in 2019. Rod’s vision is to continue to build on growing Scouting in Victoria, the put Youth at the centre of everything we do and to drive a culture whereby we bring our best selves to Scouting, every time. In his professional life, Rod is a Change Manager.

chief.commissioner@scoutsvictoria.com.au

Morris is focused on supporting the delivery of our most important tool; our program.

This includes developmentally-appropriate support and guidance, via our Section Councils, whilst also overseeing the broader development of program tools and processes such as Special Interest Areas, peak-awards and program enrichment.

acc.program@scoutsvictoria.com.au

Matty is focused on supporting the roll-out of recommendations from our Adventure Strategy.

This focus is on supporting local Leaders to support more adventure while calling on our subject matter experts when needed. OAS, at multiple levels, can be accessible to more youth.

acc.adventure@scoutsvictoria.com.au

Michael’s responsibilities cover all areas of Operational aspects of Scouts Victoria. His portfolio includes:

• Finance – working closely with the State Commissioner – Finance with both being members of the Finance Committee.
• Risk – working with the State Commissioner – Risk with both being part of the Safety & Governance Committee.
• Digital Transformation – working alongside the State Commissioner DT.
• Property – overseeing property needs for the SLT & part of the four property committees.
• Campsites – working closely with State Commissioner – Campsites and heading up the Adventure Facilities Sub-Committee.
• Gilwell Transformation Committee member.
• BEC Member representing the SLT.

acc.operations@scoutsvictoria.com.au

Peter is focused on improving our risk management; including risk appetite, trend analysis and preventative responses.

He also leads our volunteer financial space, including supporting our grass-roots Leaders to improve financial practices.

acc.riskandfinance@scoutsvictoria.com.au

Craig’s responsibilities include all aspects of supporting our members as Scouts Victoria aims for best practice while meeting our obligations to Scouts Australia, Scouting’s Asia-Pacific Region, and the World Organisation of the Scouting movement.

These responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Overseeing the Adults In Scouting journey, including recruitment, training, retention and support.
• Overseeing the management of disputes and concerns.
• Overseeing and supporting of the implementation of the best practice of Child Safe Standards for Scouts Victoria.
• Developing Scouts Victoria’s responsibilities relating to the Reportable Conduct Scheme, ensuring that Scouts Victoria responds to allegations of child abuse (and other child related misconduct). Ensuring we implement a focussed practice to support children and victims of abuse in our organisation.
• Overseeing Adult Training and Development.
• Overseeing VET.
• Overseeing Diversity and Inclusion.
• Overseeing Annual Recognition Awards.

acc.peopleandculture@scoutsvictoria.com.au

The Assistant Chief Commissioner - Program Support Leaders looks after the structures and volunteers in the roles outside of youth units. From group leaders to fellowship and everyone with the title commissioner is a Program Support Leader which until recently we called a Leader of Adult. Having strong structures, networking and community for our Program Support Leaders is important to Scouts Victoria.

acc.programsupport@scoutsvictoria.com.au

Phil brings a strategic focus to the event world. His focus is on ensuring all our Major Events are supported by best practices and operating safely and efficiently.

Our Major Events should be genuinely unique and memorable experiences while supporting the program and youth development.

acc.majorevents@scoutsvictoria.com.au