newcastle Committee Members

The team making it happen!

The Newcastle Branch committee consists of two representatives from each of the below sectors:

• Unions
• Government
• Employers
• Law/Profession
• Academics/Education

In addition, there are the Executive Positions of President/Chair, Vice President/Chair, Secretary and Treasurer, along with the delegates to IRSNSW Branch and ALERA, which form part of the committee.

2024 - 2025 Committee Members:

President / Chair: Leanne Cruden (Ai Group)

Vice President/Chair - Josh Healy (University of Newcastle)

Secretary: Toree Diver 

Membership Manager/Assistant Secretary Lily Schultz  (The Wests Group)

Treasurer: Cameron Wright  (AWU NSW)

Assistant Treasurer: Rachel Jones (The Wests Group)

IRSNSW and ALERA Delegates: Wayne Dever (MRM Lawyers) and David Bliss (SDA)

Ex Officio Members: Deputy President Tony Saunders (FWC) and Deputy President Rod Harrison (Retired FWC and NSWIRC)

Education: Dr Josh Healy (University of Newcastle) and Hugh Arjonilla (University of Newcastle)

Profession (Law): Kyle Scott (Australian Business Lawyers and Advisors) and Emma Gruschka (Sparke Helmore)

Employers: Shaun Kelleher (Ai Group) and Chris Walsh (Komatsu)

Unions: Cameron Wright (Australian Workers Union) and Isobel Carr (SDA)

Government: Darrylen Allan (Central Coast Council) and Melissa Dodds (Port Stephens Council)