Committees
To assist the PMSA Board provide quality education services to achieve the PMSA vision, mission and values, three PMSA Board committees provide specialist advice. Members of these committees are selected based on their expertise and include both PMSA Board members and other specialist adviser members from the community.
See the members on each of the committees below. Each Committee’s Charter can be found on the Constitution, By-laws and Charters page.
Finance and Audit Committee
The Finance and Audit Committee is responsible for fulfilling the PMSA’s responsibilities relating to accounting, reporting practices and operating activities as well as financial risk management. This committee ensures the adequacy of the PMSA accounting, administrative and operating controls; works with external auditors and the PMSA Group Office, School Councils, and School Business Managers to facilitate reporting and operational efficiency; and serves as an independent party to review the financial information presented by schools to the PMSA.
The Finance and Audit Committee was renamed in 2022 and the committee’s Charter can be found on the Constitution, By-laws and Charters page.
Bethwyn Todd
MBA, Bsc, GAICD
Bethwyn Todd
MBA, Bsc, GAICD
Bethwyn is an accomplished business leader bringing more than 25 years of executive leadership experience in Australia, USA, China and Asia. Most recently she served as President of the Asia Pacific region for FMC Corporation, a global agricultural sciences company, where she led the growth and transformation of the business.
Prior to FMC, Bethwyn was Managing Director of Monsanto Australia, successfully growing the business through the introduction of game changing biotechnology to Australian agriculture. Her eight years at Monsanto in a variety of roles spanning commercial, regulatory, development and corporate affairs followed a six year stint in Canberra, working at the Federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
Bethwyn has an inclusive leadership style with a passion for inspiring, mentoring and developing talent and creating diverse, high performing organisations. Bethwyn is a member of The University of Queensland ChangeMakers Board and Deputy Chair of the Somerville House Foundation. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from The University of Queensland, an MBA from Deakin University and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Key current and previous appointments and roles include:
- PMSA Board Member (first appointed June 2023)
- Chair – Finance and Audit Committee
- Chair – Somerville House Foundation
- Member – The University of Queensland ChangeMakers Board
- President – FMC Corporation (Asia Pacific Region)
- Previous Managing Director – Monsanto Australia
Edison Siregar
BAcc (Hons), MIB, FCPA, ACMA, CGMA, CIA, CFE
Edison Siregar
BAcc (Hons), MIB, FCPA, ACMA, CGMA, CIA, CFE
Edison Siregar is a finance and risk professional with more than 15 years of international experience working with a Fortune top five company, an ASX 50 company, a Big 4 accounting firm, and one of the largest multinational technology consulting firms.
Edison has a strong track record in managing finance and risk management teams. He has led a number of strategic innovation programs ranging from business transformation, best practice process improvement, and digital technology implementation in leading global organisations.
Edison has a personal interest in Christian education and uses his skills and experience in intelligence-based finance operations to benefit the group.
Key current and previous appointments and roles include:
- Member – PMSA Finance and Audit Committee (appointed 2019)
- Member – CPA Australia
- Certified Practicing Accountant
- Certified Internal Auditor
- Certified Fraud Examiner
Stuart Christ
BBus(Acc,Comp), MBA, GAICD
Stuart Christ
BBus(Acc,Comp), MBA, GAICD
Stuart has significant local and international experience in senior management and executive roles across The Uniting Church, Anglican Church, Hewlett Packard, Citibank and Defiance Milling.
Whilst working for Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), Stuart led the “Mission Critical Services” business in Asia Pacific and Japan and played a crucial role in establishing a key service led partnership between HPE and SAP ensuing HPE to host SAP Cloud services globally.
Passionate about education, Stuart has engaged deeply with education governance, spending five years leading areas of education governance reform, training and board selection for the Uniting Church. This included constitutional realignment of multiple organisations, board member selection process and board member screening. Stuart steered the team that established Uniting Education Early Learning and was notably the Principal of Raymont College where he drove the recovery of the college from financial and organisational challenges inflicted by the pandemic.
Stuart is very familiar with the financial and operations of school campsites having Alexandria Park Campsite also reporting into his portfolio.
With more than 30 years’ experience on a wide variety of both for profit and Not for Profit boards and committees, Stuart has been a long-standing member of the AICD having joined in 2008 and graduated in 2009 as well as completing the refresher in 2020.
Stuart is currently the CIO at the Anglican Church Southern Queensland, and a Member of the PMSA Board and PMSA Finance and Audit Committee.
Peter Gunn
BCom, MAppFin, FCPA, GAICD
Peter Gunn
BCom, MAppFin, FCPA, GAICD
Peter Gunn is an accomplished finance and commercial leader with a diverse corporate and operational based career across early learning, health, aged care, retirement living, not-for-profit, financial services, engineering, construction/projects and mining/energy. With expertise in finance, commercial operations, funding, procurement, IT, property, and governance, he excels in strategy, leading teams, delivery and change.
Currently Chief Financial Officer of Goodstart Early Learning, Peter enjoys working in “for purpose” environments and is passionate about shaping a stronger future for entities such as Goodstart, bringing a strategic focus to financial sustainability, risk, outcome goals, a commercial approach, and their longer-term success.
With a broad financial and commercial background, Peter brings his strong business acumen to the Finance and Audit Committee.
Key appointments, roles and qualifications include:
- Member – PMSA Finance and Audit Committee (appointed 2025)
- FCPA – CPA Australia
- Graduate Member – Australian Institute of Company Directors
- Tertiary Education – BCom and MAppFin
- CFO at Goodstart Early Learning (current)
Nominations and Remuneration Committee
The Nominations and Remuneration Committee is responsible for ensuring suitable governance officers are sourced and recommended for the Board and the Board Committees as well as advising the PMSA Board on matters of corporate governance policies, recruitment processes, and policies and practices in the areas of human resources and industrial relations. This committee also develops the appropriate contract terms and conditions and remuneration arrangements for staff.
The Nominations and Remuneration Committee was renamed in 2022 and the committee’s Charter can be found on the Constitution, By-laws and Charters page.
John Hamilton
CHAIR, BCompEng, BEd
John Hamilton
CHAIR, BCompEng, BEd
John Hamilton has been appointed as a Presbyterian Church of Queensland representative on the PMSA Board and has more than 20 years’ experience teaching and leading in secondary schools and faith-based organisations.
Since 2000, John has held a number of leadership positions as Head of Department, Director of Technology & Data Analysis, Director of Technology and Senior School ICT coordinator.
With a Certificate IV of Training and Assessment, Bachelor of Engineering (Computer and Electrical Systems), and a Bachelor of Education, John brings a wealth of educational and data analysis experience to help schools integrate the best of technology into the classroom and administrative space.
John is deeply enthusiastic about incorporating Christian values into education and recognises the tremendous benefits they offer to both students and their families.
Key current and previous appointments and roles include:
- PMSA Board Member (appointed 2023)
- Chair – PMSA Nominations and Remuneration Committee
- Director of Technology – Mt St Michael’s College (current)
- Leadership Team – Graceville and Moorooka Presbyterian Churches
- Member – Queensland College of Teachers
- Representative Elder – Mowbray Presbytery (Presbyterian Church of Queensland)
- Member – Queensland Catholic Education Commission IT Managers Network
- Assessor – Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority
- Past National Moderator of the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Australia
- Past Board Member – Consortium of Reformed Colleges (Now Queensland Theological College)
- Founder and past executive – JH Services (Qld) Pty Ltd
Jenny Shield
BBus (HRM), MBus (IntBus), GAICD
Jenny Shield
BBus (HRM), MBus (IntBus), GAICD
Jenny is a seasoned Human Resources professional with more than 20 years’ experience across the breadth of Human Resource functions, primarily specialising in Executive compensation, performance and reward.
A highly regarded leader, Jenny plays a pivotal role in collaborating to formulate strategy, implementing innovative business solutions as well as leading teams through times of transformational change.
Jenny has extensive experience in large complex organisations across both the public and private sectors including a top 20 ASX-listed company in the Finance and Insurance industry and more recently in Energy, Mining and Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG).
Key current and previous appointments and roles include:
- Member – PMSA Nominations and Remuneration Committee
- Graduate – Australian Institute of Company Directors
- Graduate – Executive Leadership Program (Melbourne Business School)
- Graduate – Master of Business (International Business)
- Graduate – Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)
- APEC Remuneration Manager – Rio Tinto
Tracey Lake
GAICD,BBus (HRM)
Tracey Lake
GAICD,BBus (HRM)
Tracey Lake is an Executive with over 25 years of experience as a Human Resources professional working in Financial Services, Insurance and Health & Assistance Services sectors. She is currently Great Southern Bank’s Chief People Officer and leads all facets of People & Culture for the Bank, including Business Partnering, Remuneration, Culture, Leadership, Learning & Development, Organisational Change Management and Strategic Workforce Planning.
Tracey has been with Great Southern Bank for over 8 years and is also a Non-Executive Director of Mutual Market Place, a subsidiary of Great Southern Bank and People’s First Bank, supporting our industry’s procurement, supplier and contract needs.
Her achievements include leading Great Southern Bank’s recognition as a two-time Gallup Engagement Global Exceptional Workplace award winner, Diversity Council Australia Inclusive Employer recognition, and the Australian Human Resources Institute Best Organisational Change and Strategy award.
Key current and previous appointments, awards and qualifications include:
- NED – Mutual Marketplace
- Graduate – Australian Institute of Company Directors
- Graduate – Certificate Employee Relations (UQ)
- Graduate – Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)
- Chief People Officer – Great Southern Bank
- Executive Manager People, Culture & Community – Allianz Worldwide Partners
- Global Talent Acquisition Manager – Allianz Worldwide Partners
Daniel Kloza
GAICD, FCIPD, FAHRI, BBus (HRM)
Daniel Kloza
GAICD, FCIPD, FAHRI, BBus (HRM)
Daniel is a seasoned global Human Resources executive with over 25 years of experience spanning the full spectrum of HR functions. He brings deep expertise in strategy development, transformational change, technology implementation, organisational design, business partnering, and performance & reward.
Renowned for his collaborative leadership, Daniel plays a critical role in driving enterprise-wide transformation and optimisation initiatives, as well as leading remediation programs with strategic foresight. His extensive background includes leadership roles in complex global and local organisations, particularly within the Finance and Insurance sectors, and previously in Mining and Professional Services.
Key current and previous appointments and roles include:
- Member – PMSA Nominations and Remuneration Committee
- Graduate – Australian Institute of Company Directors
- Fellow – Chartered Institute of Personnel Development
- Fellow – Australian Human Resources Institute
- Graduate – Graduate Certificate of Business Administration
- Graduate – Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)
- General Manager People Shared Services – Bank of Queensland
- Executive General Manager – Suncorp
- Global HR Chief Operating Officer Global Commercial Banking – HSBC
Risk, Child Safeguarding & Assurance Committee
The Risk, Child Safeguarding & Assurance Committee is a newly formed committee and was refined in 2022 to incorporate risk management. The primary objectives of this committee are to support the PMSA Board to monitor related risk across the organisation, child protection and promote our genuine commitment to contemporary practice and culture, extending beyond compliance requirements.
The Risk, Child Safeguarding & Assurance Committee was renamed in 2022 and the committee’s Charter can be found on the Constitution, By-laws and Charters page.
Wayne Knapp
CHAIR, PG Cert (Applied Mgt), PG Dip (Bus Admin), PG Cert (Bus Admin)
Wayne Knapp
CHAIR, PG Cert (Applied Mgt), PG Dip (Bus Admin), PG Cert (Bus Admin)
Wayne Knapp has more than 25 years’ experience on not-for-profit boards for both the Presbyterian and Uniting Churches, including Chair of the board roles at the Wesley Hospital Townsville, PresCare, and more recently Calvin Aged Care.
He has also served on the following Boards: –
- St. Andrews War Memorial Hospital
- Qld Uniting Health Care Board
- Presbyterian Church Finance and Administration Board
Wayne was appointed to the St Andrews War Memorial Hospital Board and the Presbyterian & Methodist Schools Association at times requiring significant change. He has extensive experience in governance reform, risk management and leadership, and is currently the Chair of Calvin Aged Care and Chair of the Presbyterian Church Property Board.
In 2020 Wayne was appointed as CEO of PresCare and undertook a financial review of the operations of the business which included several Residential Aged Care Facilities, two thousand community care clients, and a number of commercial businesses. Wayne subsequently restructured and managed the sale of the operations.
A former police officer retiring as an Inspector after 35 years’ service, Wayne has experience in investigating serious and organised crime, district operations, disaster management, risk management, human resource management, and program management.
Key current and previous appointments and roles include:
- PMSA Board Chair
- PMSA Board Member (first appointed 2018)
- Chair – PMSA Risk, Child Safeguarding & Assurance Committee
- Former member – Sunshine Coast Grammar School Advisory Council
- Chairman – Property Board, Presbyterian Church of Queensland
- Chairman – St Andrew’s Hospital Toowoomba Nominations Committee
- Chairman – Calvin Aged Care
- Acquisition Lead – Apollo Care Operations
Timothy Jensen
B.Comm(Acc&LLB), M.St.SocAnth, Grad.Dip.Ed&Pol, GradCert.EdBusL’ship, FSA
Timothy Jensen
B.Comm(Acc&LLB), M.St.SocAnth, Grad.Dip.Ed&Pol, GradCert.EdBusL’ship, FSA
Timothy Jensen is a highly strategic and commercial Senior Executive with 25+ years of risk management, corporate governance, strategic transformation and operational oversight experiences with major Financial Institutions, Professional Service firms, and Regulators across the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia and Australia.
He provides insightful strategic risk advice with commercial acumen having successfully operated in a wide variety of dynamic regulatory and capital market environments – successfully managing the complexities of local and global business expectations and regulatory obligations.
Timothy is passionate about driving accountability and values led corporate behaviours that deliver sustainable customer outcomes with an optimal balance between risk and reward.
Key current and previous appointments and roles include:
- Member – Risk, Child Safeguarding & Assurance Committee (appointed November 2022)
- Deputy Director – Corporate Governance & Risk, Australian National University, Canberra ACT (since January 2023)
- Private Practice – Strategic Governance, Risk & Compliance Consultancy (current)
Lani Refiti
Masters – Psychotherapy, M.Gest (Org/leadership Dev)
Lani Refiti
Masters – Psychotherapy, M.Gest (Org/leadership Dev)
Lani Refiti is a collaborative and innovative senior executive with more than twenty years’ experience in all aspects of cyber/information risk, security and compliance, policy, strategy and operations.
An accomplished leader, he has held numerous leadership roles at both a national and global level across multiple industries with a focus on Energy, Resources, and Industrials in the area of Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) security.
Currently, Lani is the Co-founder & Partner of Azcende Venture Capital, Australia’s first venture capital investment and advisory firm focused on national security & critical infrastructure.
Key current and previous appointments and roles include:
- Member – Risk, Child Safeguarding & Assurance Committee (appointed March 2023)
- Board Chair – Gateway Care
- Current Co-founder & Partner, Present Azcende Venture Capital
- Former Regional Director, Claroty ANZ
- Former Partner, Risk Advisory – Deloitte Australia
- Former Director & IoT Cyber Assurance Leader – PriceWaterhouse Cooper
- CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional); ISC2
Robin Sullivan
Cert Tch (KGTC), BA, B.Ed (Qld), M.Ed (JCU), D.Univ (QUT), Hon D.Ed (CQU), FACE, FQIEA, FACEL
Robin Sullivan
Cert Tch (KGTC), BA, B.Ed (Qld), M.Ed (JCU), D.Univ (QUT), Hon D.Ed (CQU), FACE, FQIEA, FACEL
Robin Sullivan was appointed the first female Deputy Director General of Education in 1997.
Robin’s passion for child safety and protection led her to become the Commissioner for Children and Young People. Here she championed the ‘Blue Card’ screening system required for adults working with young people. Robin was appointed Director General of Child Safety in 2004.
Throughout her career Robin has served on several Boards and committees involving education and child protection and safeguarding, and has also been an international keynote speaker at a number of child protection conferences.
Robin still has a keen interest in education and has remained within the education fraternity as an Honorary Research Associate Professor in History at the University of Queensland.
Robin has kept herself abreast with contemporary child protection matters by continuing to read key research papers and network with her peers within the industry. Robin’s passion for child safety makes her a valuable member of the PMSA Risk, Child Safeguarding and Assurance Committee.
Key current and previous appointments, awards and qualifications include:
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CHAIR:
- Children’s Commission of Queensland – Interim Advisory Council
- Inter-Departmental Working Group on the Implementation of Forde Recommendations
- Child Protection Week Committee
- Co-chair, Organising Committee, ISPCAN 15th International Congress on Child Abuse and Neglect
- Organising Committee, Australasian Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect MEMBER:
- PMSA Risk, Child Safeguarding & Assurance Committee
- Child Protection Implementation Committee
- Child Protection Coordination Committee
- Sexual Assault Review Committee
- Advisory Board for the Key Centre for Ethics, Law, Justice and Government
- Queensland Branch Council of Scout Association of Australia
- Crime and Misconduct Commission Reference Group
- Queensland Child Care Forum
- Queensland Child Protection Week Committee
- DPC Crime Prevention Strategy Task Force
- Youth Participation Charter and Strategy Inter-Departmental Reference Group
- Taskforce on Crime Prevention Senior Officers Group
- Project Axis Overview Committee
- Queensland Crime Commission Management Committee
- Queensland Child Protection Council
- Queensland Child Protection Partners Forum
- Forde Inquiry Implementation Monitoring Committee
- Community Services Strategy (Whole of Government) Coordination Group
Naomi Kemp
BOHSSC (Hons), GAICD, COHSP
Naomi Kemp
BOHSSC (Hons), GAICD, COHSP
Key current and previous appointments and roles include:
- Member, Risk and Assurance Committee, PMSA (appointed 2025)
- CEO, fr&nk Capability Leaders
- UQ OHS Science Program Advisory Committee
- QUT HSE Industry Advisory Board
- Managing Director, Jemmit Pty Ltd
- Expert Member, WHS Board, Queensland Government
- Board Chair, Australian Institute of Health and Safety
- Industry Member, Advisory Board, Trieste Global
- Finance, Risk, Audit Committee, Australian Institute of Health & Safety
- Non-Executive Board Director, Sunset Basketball Stadium Board