LEADERSHIP
TEAM
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Jenny Hall
Chief Executive Officer (Commenced 2021), B. Social Work, B. Arts, Grad Cert Management
Jenny was appointed to the position of CEO in June 2021. She is an experienced Executive, with a demonstrated history of working in government and not-for-profit organisations across the aged care, community and health sectors. Jenny has over 20 years’ experience across these industries, and was previously the Executive Manager of Residential Services at Helping Hand and Chief Operating Officer at Neami National. Jenny has strong skills in strategic planning, risk management, quality, clinical governance and change management. She brings with her a sound commercial focus, balanced with a strong values-based and principles-led leadership philosophy.
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Stephen Dawes
Chief Financial & Information Officer (Commenced 2022) B.Com (Accounting), FCA
Stephen was appointed to the role of CFO and Company Secretary in January 2022. Stephen is a seasoned executive and brings leadership experience from a number of industries, including aged care, elite sport, financial services and rail, together with experience as a Board member in not-for-profit and community settings. His focus is on developing great businesses, great people and high performing teams by leveraging his skills in financial management, strategy, change management and leadership. Stephen is a Fellow of the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, brings a strong social conscience and is passionate about working for an organisation that provides people of all ages and abilities the opportunity to participate and flourish.
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Ben Moore
Senior Executive Development, Property & Housing (Commenced 2019), Post Grad Dip Housing Management and Policy
Ben commenced his role overseeing Property and Housing at UnitingSA in December 2019. He has over 20 years’ experience in the community services sector and was previously Head of Housing at Anglicare. Ben holds an essential role in growing UnitingSA Housing’s portfolio as well as leading our major property and aged care developments.
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Kirsty Wallman
Senior Executive Community Services (Commenced 2025) B. Social Science
Kirsty commenced as Senior Executive, Community Services in February 2025. She brings over 20 years’ experience across government and non-government sectors, with a focus on child protection, family services and community wellbeing. Previously Executive Manager Children and Youth Services at Junction Australia, Kirsty led the development of the organisation’s Reconciliation Action Plan and drove innovative service models. She is passionate about improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and advocating for children and young people in care. Kirsty is a Board Member of the Mental Health Coalition of South Australia and sits on the SACOSS Policy Council. She was also a finalist in the Telstra Young Business Woman of the Year Awards and is a Charter Champion for young people in care.
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Rob Heinjus
Senior Executive Aged Care (Commenced 2024) B. Bus
Rob has an extensive history of working with diverse communities around Australia from Whyalla and Mt Gambier, to Bendigo and as far as Christmas Island. His background includes 25 years’ senior leadership across community services, sport and aged care, including residential, home care and retirement living. With a strong focus on high quality service standards, Rob is passionate about supporting people to live their best lives.
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Jacki Done
Chief People, Partnerships & Quality Officer (Commenced 2022) GAICD, CAHRI
Jacki commenced in the role of Chief People and Quality Officer in May 2022. She has more than 20 years’ experience working in Organisational Development, HR, Learning & Development, Change Management, WHS, Governance and Business Improvement across local and state government, and private sectors. Jacki specialises in leadership and personal development, employee attraction and engagement, organisational culture and values, workplace diversity and performance improvement. She is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds Certificate Membership with the Australian HR Institute together with accreditations in facilitation and executive coaching. Jacki holds a critical role in leading, innovating and managing UnitingSA’s People and Great Client Experience portfolios to ensure a future-ready workforce and positive client experiences.