Governance

BHS (Management), MB (General), MA (Pastoral Theology), Cert IV (Assessment and Training)

David is currently Executive Leader Operations ISMAPNG (The Institute of Sisters of Mercy Australia and Papua New Guinea). Prior to this David held executive roles within the Diocese of Broken Bay and Diocese of Wilcannia-Forbes.

He has significant experience in the management and governance of the not-for-profit organisations including the Centre for Christian Spirituality, Broken Bay Institute and Calvary Health Care.

In 2017 David was the project manager of the task force which established Catholic Schools NSW.

David holds degrees and diplomas in Health Science and Administration.  He completed the Intensive Executive Management Program for Non-Profit Leaders at Stanford University, CA, USA in 2004. David has a Master’s degree in Management and a Masters degree in Pastoral Theology at Heythrop College, London University, UK.

Current Appointments:

• Executive Director, ISMAPNG
• Director – Edmund Rice Education Australia  

BADipEd, MEd, GradCertRE GradDipArts(Theol) GradCertEdLawMEdSLead MProfStTheol, FACEL, MAICD

A Trustee of Kildare Ministries, and an experienced nfp company director, Audrey provides consultancy services in leadership, professional supervision and governance.

As a former Director of Catholic Education in Ballarat, Audrey provided leadership in education policy, governance, professional standards and child protection and is a skilled facilitator in staff training and formation.

She holds formal qualifications in leadership, theology education and governance.

Current Appointments:

• Trustee – Kildare Ministries (and Chair of Safeguarding Committee)
• Company Secretary and Professional Officer – CRMV Ltd
• Member – Catholic Theological College Senate
• Professional Officer – Trustees of Edmund Rice Education Australia
• Company Member of the MSC Education

PhD GAICD

Professor Maria Harries AM is Adjunct Professor at Curtin University and a Senior Honorary Research Fellow in Social Work and Social Policy in the School of Population Health at The University of Western Australia.Maria has a long history in governance roles in health, aged care and welfare services.

Her 45-year professional career has been dedicated to assisting children and families, particularly in relation to mental health and trauma associated with their experiences of abuse and violence.

Maria served as a member of the Trust, Justice and Healing Council established by the Catholic Church in recognition of the importance of the Royal Commission and the imperative for the Church to address the past openly and honestly.

Current Appointments:

• Chair: Brave Foundation 
• Company Director: Ferret Consulting 

KSS B Bus (UTS) FCA (ICAANZ) FCA (Eng. & Wales)

Michael has 43 years experience in management, accountancy and board roles in Australia and the United Kingdom. Michael trained and then worked as a Chartered Accountant for almost ten years, before working in Chief Financial Officer roles in the advertising industry for 6.5 years.

Since 1997, Michael has worked for the Catholic Church in Australia in senior management and board roles, including Head of Finance & Administration for the Catholic Schools Office- Catholic Diocese of Broken Bay, Director of Finance for the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney and Director of Finance for the Catholic Diocese of Wilcannia-Forbes.

Michael was seconded, on a part-time basis, to the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, as interim Chief Financial Officer, for six months in 2019/ 2020. Michael Chaired the Bishops of NSW & ACT- Education Compliance Working Group in 2016/ 2017.

Current Appointments:

• Specialist Advisor to the Executive Director of Administration and Finance, Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney 
• Trustee, Trustees of Catholic Aged Care Sydney 
• Director of Finance & Alternate Diocesan Financial Administrator, Catholic Diocese of Wilcannia-Forbes 
• Member, Diocesan Finance Council- Catholic Diocese of Wilcannia-Forbes 
• Director, CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes Limited 
• Member, Catholic Education Advisory Board, Catholic Diocese of Wilcannia-Forbes 

B Bus.

Sr Kath Tierney rsm AO has been a Sister of Mercy for 45 years and during this time was in ministry in Child and Family Welfare for 19 years.  Following roles in the welfare sector, Kath was elected to the position of Congregation Leader for the Sisters of Mercy, Melbourne Congregation, and served two terms (12 years), concluding in this position in December, 2011.

From 2012-2014, Kath was engaged by the Catholic Education Office, Melbourne and worked in the area of Professional Standards, Conduct, Ethics and Investigation. From 2014-2019, Kath was engaged by the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne as Senior Advisor to the Vicar General.

Kath has also been engaged in consultancy roles in professional standards, education, health and welfare and currently serves on a number of Boards, Advisory Boards and Committees within the Catholic sector.

Current Appointments:

• Professional Standards Consultative Group, Christian Brothers
• Safeguarding Advisory Group, Good Samaritan Sisters
• Pallotti College Advisory Board, Pallottines
• Archdiocesan Finance Council, Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne
• Senior Advisor, Safeguarding, ISMAPNG
• Professional Standards Committee – Diocese of Sale
• Mercy Health – Board Member

BEc, MBA, FAICD, FIAA

Julian Widdup has been a director of ASX-listed, international and unlisted Australian companies in various industries including airports, power utilities, port corporations, financial services, superannuation, healthcare, education and the public sector.

Julian has a strong background in finance and risk management, having held executive leadership roles with Palisade Investment Partners, Access Capital Advisers and previously worked with the Australian Government.

Julian is a fully qualified actuary, a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and has a Bachelor of Economics and Master of Business Administration from ANU.

Current Appointments:

• Director, Rural Funds Management Limited
• Director, Together Trustees Pty Ltd (trustee of the Equipsuper) and related entities
• Director and Member, Australian Catholic University Limited
• Director, Catholic Schools NSW
• Director, Australian Catholic Redress Limited
• Audit Committee Member, Cultural Facilities Corporation
• Director, FPL Partnership Pty Limited, FPL Strategies Pty Limited
• Sessional academic, Australian National University
• Fellow, Australian Institute of Company Directors
• Fellow, Actuaries Institute (Australia)
• Fellow, Institute and Faculties of Actuaries (UK)  
• Archdiocese of Sydney, advice to a finance review