Our diverse team is a force for good in communities. Every day, more than 2,000 Wesley Mission staff and more than 1,000 volunteers step up to help people directly and confront inequality in our society, making a difference for people in need.
The work is challenging, meaningful and necessary. To attract and retain the very best people, we’ve created an innovative workplace that applies the best organisational practices and an inclusive culture that supports and rewards people. With a 200-year history, we have strong, stable foundations for continuous growth and real impact.
CEO and Superintendent
BA (Acc)
Stu joined Wesley Mission as CEO and Superintendent in January 2021, after serving for almost 15 years as Lead Minister of Newlife Church in South East Queensland. A qualified accountant, Stu was ordained as a Minister in the Uniting Church in 2004.
He has served as a denominational leader and led the Global Leadership Summit (GLS) movement in Australia.
Stu is a leading gambling reform advocate and a member of the Independent Panel for Gambling Reform established by the NSW Government.
Chief Financial Officer
MBA, FCPA, AICD, BBus
David brings more than 30 years of executive management experience in social services and financial services to our mission. He has been with Wesley Mission since 2011 in the roles of Financial Controller and CFO.
Previously, he held roles at the Sydney Diocesan Services of the Anglican Church and Financial Controller at FAI Life as well as being on the Board of Life Care (Churches of Christ SA) and the Finance Committee for Anglicare SA.
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Senior Minister
BA, MDiv, DMin
As Senior Minister, Rick connects with every corner of Wesley Mission – with people in leadership and at the coalface of our community services and congregations.
In helping Wesley Mission to continue unfolding our missional legacy in this generation, Rick is a catalyst for inspiring, connecting and equipping the local church to live out God’s mission in their local community.
Executive Manager, Missional Communities
BTh, BSW
Gary began his career with us managing an employment office before leading Newcastle’s community services, where he saw the impact faith can have in the lives of people on the margins.
Twenty-four years later, having worked all across Wesley Mission, he still uses this insight to strengthen our alignment between Word and deed.
Executive General Manager,
Wesley Marketing & Fundraising
DipFA
Since April 2023, Wesley Mission has benefited from Judi’s more than 20 years of commercial, governance and not-for-profit experience. She devotes her energy and expertise to leading mission-driven marketing, communications and fundraising across the Wesley Mission teams.
General Manager, Wesley Dalmar Child, Family & Disability
BA, Psychology, AdDip Management
Nigel joined Wesley Mission as a youth worker in 1994 and steadfastly provides his services to our mission today. He is a respected leader in the sector, serving on multiple industry working groups as well as holding the position of Chair of the sector’s peak body – the Association of Children’s Welfare Agencies.
He and his team take care of our Wesley Dalmar Child, Family & Disability services and Nigel is also the Principal Officer for Foster Care and Adoptions, having overall responsibility for more than 700 children that Wesley Mission care for each night.
Chief Investment & Assets Officer
BCom (Hons)
Andrew is responsible for stewarding Wesley Mission’s property portfolio: a legacy of numerous generous donors and the leadership’s hard work over many decades. With almost 40 years of experience in impact investing, property and banking, Andrew leads our investments and assets team strategising, designing and financing major property development and redevelopment projects.
General Manager, Wesley Health, Conferences & Education
GradDipMgt, GradCert Suicidology, MAICD
With management experience in clinical and community mental health services, addiction services, counselling, youth justice and rehabilitation services and First Nations services, Andy has contributed hugely to Wesley Mission for 15 years.
Andy’s Health, Conferences & Education Group shepherds the development and maintenance of out-of-school-hours care, employment and training, social enterprise, retirement villages and suicide prevention.
General Counsel And Company Secretary
BA, LLB (Hons), FGIA, FAICD
Helen leads our Legal, Company Secretarial and Risk teams, fostering robust organisational governance and risk management practices. An experienced executive, Helen’s career spans a top-tier law firm, major corporations and government entities, including Sydney Airport, NRMA Motoring and Services and WaterNSW.
Helen is dedicated to providing wise counsel combined with strong business acumen, empowering her teams to effectively support Wesley Mission’s priorities. She is a Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia and of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
