About

Governance

Patron

Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia

National Board of Directors

The National Board is the governing body of Royal Life Saving Society - Australia comprising of the President and Directors.

Each State and Territory Member Organisation elects a Director to represent them.

The National President and Deputy President are elected from the National Board membership to serve a one year term of office.

The National Board is responsible for the transparent, accountable governance of the Society and for policy making and setting strategic direction.

Board Members

  • President - Dianne Montalto ESM
  • Deputy President - The Hon.Chief Justice Terence Higgins AO ACT, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of the ACT
  • Australian Capital Territory - The Hon.Chief Justice Terence Higgins AO ACT
  • New South Wales - James Whiteside
  • Northern Territory - Randall Cook
  • Queensland - Les Mole
  • South Australia - Glenda Bowen-Pain AM
  • Tasmania - Geoffrey Wieczorski
  • Victoria - Dianne Montalto ESM
  • Western Australia - To be advised
  • Chief Executive Officer - Justin Scarr (Company Secretary)

National Advisers

  • Education and Training - Shayne Baker OAM
  • Sport - Gray Parkes
  • Medical - Professor John Pearn AO RFD
  • Legal - The Hon. Chief Justice Terence Higgins AO ACT, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of the ACT

State and Territory Member Organisation Executive

  • Australian Capital Territory - Sean Hodges
  • New South Wales - David Macallister
  • Northern Territory - Annette (Floss) Roberts
  • Queensland - Michael Darben
  • South Australia - Tony Taylor
  • Tasmania - Christian Farley
  • Victoria - Sandra Vander Pal
  • Western Australia - Alex McKenzie