Our People

Qualifications

• Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors
• Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia.
• Bachelor of Laws
• Master of Business Administration - International Business (Hons)
• Master of International Relations
• Master of Construction Law

Experience

Non-Executive Director with 13 years’ experience in community housing.
Legal practitioner with over 10 years' experience primarily in the areas of local government, commercial and construction law in private practice and in-house with global engineering consultancy firms (advising on all aspects of major infrastructure projects, including joint ventures and alliances), with additional experience in commercial and civil litigation, debt recovery and insolvency, privacy, tax and employment law.
Author in the area of intellectual property, as well as authoring 3 editions of a NSW legal text on community housing and 1 edition of a QLD legal text on community housing.

Special responsibilities

• Chair of Parent Board
• Chair of Compass (Qld)
• Chair of Nominations and Governance Committee
• Member of the Appeals Committee
• Compass (NZ) Board Member

Board member since 2005

Qualifications

• Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors
• Fellow Certified Practising Accountant
• Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia
• Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators
• Master of Business Administration (International Business)
• Graduate Diploma of Applied Corporate Governance, Bachelor of Arts (Accounting)
• Registered Tax Agent

Experience

Non-Executive Director with over 8 years’ experience in both disability and community housing. Executive career including CFO and Company Secretary roles with ASX, NSX and NASDAQ listed companies, as well as private and not-for-profit organisations across a range of industries.

Special responsibilities

• Deputy Chair of the Parent Board
• Deputy Chair Compass (Qld)
• Chair of Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee
• Member of Remuneration Committee
• Member of the Appeals Committee

Board member since 2014

Qualifications

• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Business
• Other tertiary qualifications in:
• Project Management
• Business Management
• Workplace Safety
• Workplace Training
• Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors

Experience

Group Managing Director of the Compass Group. He is currently a member of PowerHousing Australia, the primary industry representative organisation for the majority of Australia's largest CHPs, a director of the Australasian Housing Institute and a member of various other related committees and panels. He has previous experience in CEO and senior management roles in for profit human services organisations and is completing a Doctorate in Business Administration.

Special responsibilities

• Compass Group Managing Director
• Executive Director of the Parent Board
• Executive Director of Compass (Qld)
• Executive Director of Compass (NZ)
• Member of the Appeals Committee
• Member of the International Expansion Committee
• Logan City Community Housing Co Ltd Board Member
• Home4Life Ltd Board Member

Board member since 2012

Qualifications

• Retired CEO of a Financial Institution
• Fellow Certified Practising Accountant
• Fellow the Australian Institute of Company Directors
• Member of the Australian Computer Society
• Diploma of Financial Services from the Australian College of Commerce and Management

Experience

Involved in the Community Housing Sector as a Director since 2008. Paul is a retired Chief Executive of a financial institution with over 27 years' experience as a senior executive in the financial services and not-for-profit sectors in Australia.

Special responsibilities

• Parent Board Member
• Chair of Compass (NZ)
• Compass (Qld) Board Member
• Chair of Appeals Committee
• Chair of Remuneration Committee
• Member of Nominations and Governance Committee
• Member of Audit Risk and Compliance Committee
• Chair of Logan City Community Housing Co Ltd
• Home4Life Ltd Board Member
   

Board member since 2010

Qualifications

• Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors
• Diploma of Business
• Certificate IV in Frontline Management
• Qualifications in workplace training and assessment
• Qualifications in alcohol and other drug training

Experience

Board member since 2016. Non-Executive Director with experience in business development, contract management, projects, business planning and relationship management.

Special responsibilities

• Parent Board Member
• Compass (Qld) Board Member
• Member of the Nominations and Governance Committee
• Member of the Appeals Committee
• Member of the Remuneration Committee

 Board Member:  2011 - 2014, 2016 - present.

Qualifications

• Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors
• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)

Experience

Non-executive director with over 8 years’ experience in community housing. Executive career for 35 years, including executive director, regional manager and project director roles with ASX listed companies in funds management, finance, development and construction. General manager, chief executive officer and board member of a variety of infrastructure, health and social infrastructure related PPPs and assets and not-for-profit organisations.

Special responsibilities

• Parent Board Member
• Compass (Qld) Board Member
• Home4Life Board Member
• Member of the International Expansion Committee
• Member of the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee

Board member since 2017

Qualifications

• Fellow of the Australia Institute of Company Director
• Bachelor of Economics (Honours First Class)
• Diploma of Education
• Diploma of Urban and Regional Planning

Experience

Senior executive in state and local government for 20 years. 10 years as a private consultant in economic, strategy and property. Experience on private and public-sector Boards and advisory groups. Extensive knowledge and skills in public sector strategy and policy development, project management, engagement and stakeholder relations. Strong experience in grant funding, economic impact assessment and project approval pathways.

Special responsibilities

• Parent Board Member
• Compass (Qld) Board Member
• Chair of the International Expansion Committee
• Member of Nominations and Governance Committee

Board member since 2017

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting Major)
• Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors
• Fellow of the Meyers Briggs Type Indicator Professional Accreditation Program

Experience

Over 17 years’ experience as a non-executive director of unlisted public companies, not-for-profits and government organisations. Has a range of specialised skill sets in the areas of governance, risk, strategy development, stakeholder relations and finance. Has held various board and committee memberships which have relied on these skills and his financial and accounting qualifications.
Paul's leadership roles span over 30 years, with 20 years in local government senior management, ranging from Community and Recreation Services to Corporate and Business Services. An acumen for business development led to 10 years as CEO of Newcastle Airport leading its evolution as a major regional economic driver providing excellent shareholder returns, significantly enhanced access and connectivity through the ongoing development of a well-regarded, vital community asset.
Paul has had extensive dealings with all levels of Government. This includes participating in a number of local, state and Commonwealth government reviews and committees. He is currently the principal of a consultancy to various tourism, government, wine industry and aviation clients as well as offering individual coaching and mentoring support.

Special responsibilites

• Parent Board Member
• Compass (Qld) Board Member
• Member of the Remunerations Committee
• Member of the International Expansion Committee

Board Member since 2017

Experience

• Chief Scientist for South Australia in October 2018-current
• Vice-Chancellor of the University of Newcastle 2011-2018
• Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences
• Fellow of the Royal Society of New South Wales
• Bragg Member of the Royal Institution, Australia
• Member of the Council of the University of South Australia
• Director on the Boards of the Australian Business Higher Education Round Table, Universities Australia, the Universities Admissions Centre
• Business Events Sydney Ambassador
• Academic leadership positions at Monash University, the University of Adelaide and at the University of South Australia
• Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research and Innovation University of South Australia 

Professor McMillen has also served on international disciplinary bodies, research policy and assessment panels and industry groups, including the Australia Automotive Industry Innovation Council, the Boards of the Cooperative Research Centres for Advanced Automotive Technology and for Rail Innovation, the South Australian Premier’s Climate Change Council, the NSW Innovation and Productivity Council as well as state industry and government leadership groups focused on innovation, defence, and manufacturing.

Qualifications
BA (Honours) and Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Oxford
MB, B Chir from the University of Cambridge 

Special Responsibilities
Compass Housing QLD
ASERC

Greg is the Group Managing Director of Compass Housing Services Co Ltd.

Compass Housing has been delivering community housing since its inception in 1994 and Greg has been its CEO since 2004. Since that time, Compass has emerged as one of the leading Community Housing Providers in New South Wales and Queensland States and is one of the largest community housing organisations in Australia.

Greg is currently the Chair of the External Relations Committee of the International Housing Partnership and Co-Chair of the United Nations Habitat Partner Constituent Group for Civil Society.  He has served in various governance roles for PowerHousing Australia, the NSW Federation of Housing Associations and the Australasian Housing Institute as well as other homelessness and human service organisations.

Greg has a Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA) and Masters in Business (M. Bus) from Newcastle University and other tertiary qualifications in Business Management, Project Management, Workplace Safety and Workplace Training, as well as, other qualifications relevant to former vocations as a minister of religion and police detective. He has previous experience in CEO and senior management roles in for profit human service organisations and is completing a Doctorate in Business Administration and is a certified professional member of the Australasian Housing Institute, a graduate member of Australian Institute of Company Directors and a member of Australian Institute of Management.

Since the foundation of the organisation, Compass Housing has continually sought to improve in assets and tenancy management, client outcomes and financial outcomes. Improvements in these areas over the last 25 years have seen the company grow to over 140 employed staff today, with a wide range of skills and backgrounds, net assets of $340m with an annual revenue of $42m.

Lyndall brings over 10 years’ experience in the community housing sector.

Lyndall is currently responsible for the Corporate Services Department of Compass Housing. In this capacity she is responsible for Business Development, Marketing, Environmental Development, and Human Resource functions, Property Acquisitions, Complaints Management, Project Management and Disability Services.

Throughout her ten years with Compass Housing, Lyndall has been highly involved in the growth of the organisation, which has involved a number of stock transfers including whole of estate locations. Prior to her roles with Compass, Lyndall worked in the construction industry.

Lyndall is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company of Directors, is currently undertaking Bachelor of Business Management. Lyndall has completed an Advanced Diploma Management, a Diploma in Project Management and a Diploma in Interior Design.

Ian currently oversees Compass’ governance, administration, information and financial services. Ian is highly skilled in the areas of financial and management accounting, project management, strategic planning, risk management, business administration, and information management.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Strategic financial planning for the group, which includes treasury functions, cash flow management and forecasting, as well budget preparation and co-ordination
• Compass Group’s financial reporting requirements
• Assisting in the preparation of tender submissions
• Ensuring compliance with legislative, statutory and taxation requirements
• Audit liaison
• Assistance in preparation of Statutory Accounts, and
• Management of Compass’ governance and compliance activities, which include internal audit and controls, quality assurance, risk management, regulatory compliance and reporting functions of the Compass Group.

As the Group Chief Operating Officer, Lisa oversees the asset and tenancy management of approximately 6,500 properties across NSW and Queensland.

Operating the key functions of Compass’ provision of tenancy services, Lisa leads an Executive Operations team managing over sixty employees across eight frontline locations. Lisa is responsible for the development and implementation of strategic operational policy contributing to ongoing reform in housing service and the establishment of strategic partnerships linking tenants, housing, support, training and education. Lisa oversees the Housing Access allocations and the homelessness program - This Way Home, in Newcastle as well as multiple other supported tenancy projects aimed at providing current tenants with pathways to self-sustainability.

Commencing her career in Merchant Banking, Lisa has held financial, business management and senior management positions for not for profits and commercial entities over the past 20 years. Qualified as a Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA), holds a Bachelor of Business (B.Bus) and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Lisa currently holds director positions on Compass' commercial entity My Place Property, the Newcastle Art Gallery Foundation and Home4Life. Lisa was a Councillor for the Maitland City Council 2008-2012 and a Councillor for the City Of Newcastle.

Dave Adamson is knowledge manager at Compass Housing Services, Newcastle, NSW.  He arrived in Australia in 2015 and retains the title of emeritus professor at the University of South Wales, UK, where he worked for 30 years and held the chair of Community and Social Policy. He has extensive experience of research, evaluation and policy development in housing, regeneration and anti-poverty related areas.  He was the author of the Towards a National Housing Strategy. His current interests include housing policy, housing-led community renewal and social housing innovation.

Bernadette set up Compass Housing NZ in 2015, a subsidiary of one of largest social housing organisations in Australia with a 30 year history of managing social and affordable housing.  She has a background in urban planning and social science; she has an established track record in planning housing in greenfield and brownfield developments for over 10 years in Australia and New Zealand. 

More recently she has been in involved in planning new social housing in NZ and shares her experience of managing the differing expectations of investors, developers, private residents and social housing tenants. 

Bernadette has a Master’s degree in Urban Planning from Sydney University and a PhD that she completed through City Futures Research Centre at University of New South Wales

Julie has a Bachelor Degree in Commerce, a Bachelor Degree in Business, Advanced Diploma in Management and is currently undertaking subjects leading to a Masters in Governance and Risk as well as qualifications in governance practice and investigative services.

Julie has over 10 years’ experience in the community housing sector. Prior to this Julie worked several years in the aged care sector in business development, human resources and financial services.

Julie is currently responsible for overseeing the Corporate Governance, Organisation Risk and Contractual Compliance activities.  In this capacity, she is responsible for ensuring the development, implementation and monitoring of risk management, governance and compliance frameworks and systems; for coordinating and embedding performance management monitoring and compliance, quality assurance and internal audit across the organisation.

Kent has been an IT professional for over 20 years and specialises in ICT infrastructure, management and business support. He has been well recognised for his work with Citrix Xen Systems, high performance networks and software delivery. 

Kent is currently working on system improvements and scalable solutions to support Compass Housing as it grows into the future. 

Kent has a Cert III Information Technology, Cert IV Network Support and Cert IV PC Support, Microsoft Certified Professional.