State Leadership Team

Morris has a Scouting background in youth program, adult training, strategic planning, District support and youth leadership, and has represented Victoria on a number of National forums. Professionally, he has held strategy and policy roles in the public sector and has supported not-for-profits and government agencies as a management consultant. Morris is passionate about opportunities that Scouts get from imaginative Unit programs with no limits, and the support, systems and infrastructure required for all young people to be able to consistently access this. 

As Deputy Chief, Morris supports all aspects of the organisation. He is currently working on resourcing our program at a Unit level to be the best it can possibly be.

Julia Johnston has been a member of Scouts since 2017.

Her time has mostly been spent as a Rover at Raisbeck Rovers, where she earned her Baden Powell Scout Award, and more recently as a Joey Scout Leader.

Julia is supporting the team by keeping us all on track in meetings and with our administration.

Wombat Lyons has been a member of Scouting since age 8, joining after a Bring a Friend night. As an adult volunteer, Wombat has been a youth program Leader in all Sections, a Group Leader, a District Leader, and State Commissioner - Diversity and Inclusion. In his day job, Wombat works as a youth worker, and volunteers as a Justice of the Peace.

Wombat is currently working on supporting Groups and Formations to manage their properties. This involves developing resources, working with staff and volunteers and ensuring safety and compliance.

Craig is continuing his work on supporting our adults to develop into their best selves. This includes appointments, awards and recognition and training. Craig is also supporting our Flexible Volunteering trial with Scouts Australia.

Frank is currently working on ensuring our adults are supported. This includes local support as well as People and Culture support at a larger level.

Rosemary has been involved in Scouting for nearly 24 years and held a range of leadership roles including Joey Scout Leader, District Joey Scout Leader, and State Commissioner VET. Her most recent appointment was Assistant State Commissioner - Joey Scouts, all while staying actively engaged with two Joey Scout Units.

After ten years working professionally at the Victorian Scout Centre as Membership, Program and Training Manager, she retired in July 2025 (although, like any dedicated volunteer in Scouts, can we ever truly retire?)

She is excited to take on the Assistant Chief Commissioner role, continue running two Joey Scout Units, and work part‑time (two days a week) as an administrator for Adult Training at the National Office. Rosemary is working closely with our State Commissioner – Sections to support age - appropriate programming and resources across the organisation.

Sarah McGeehan brings experience across many industries, focusing on improving customer experiences and leading business transformation. She is passionate about using technology and smart processes to help organisations grow in a sustainable way.

Sarah values teamwork and creating positive work environments. Sarah enjoys mentoring and coaching, helping people develop their skills and reach their potential.

A proud advocate for diversity and inclusion, Sarah promotes equality for women and the LGBTIQA+ community.

Sarah is working on supporting Scouts Victoria with a comprehensive digital strategy, bringing the volunteer and staff worlds together for the best possible outcome. Her current focus is the eHealth system, the Office roll-over and developing some shared protocols around our digital world.

Chris is currently working on supporting Groups and Formations to manage their finances more effectively and efficiently.