South Australian Appointments and Organizational Changes
South Australia sees a wave of new leadership across diverse sectors, from wine grape councils and engineering firms to media, local government, and housing development. Significant appointments aim to bolster strategic growth, enhance service delivery, and strengthen community initiatives.
Wine Grape Council of SA Appoints New Chair
Rachel Triggs has been appointed as the new independent chair for the Wine Grape Council of SA (WCGSA). Triggs brings a wealth of experience, having served as chair of Australian Women in Wine and a committee member for Australian Grape and Wine. Her professional background also includes roles as a corporate lawyer and director of governance for the new Adelaide University. WCGSA stated that her experience aligns perfectly with its goal of grower-focused representation.
KBR Strengthens Adelaide Office with Two Appointments
Science, technology, and engineering company KBR has expanded its Adelaide office with two strategic new hires. These appointments are set to significantly bolster KBR’s transport capabilities in South Australia.
Ben Champion has joined as the roads and highways discipline manager, tasked with expanding KBR’s transport team and capabilities. Champion brings over 25 years of experience in the transport sector, including 18 years at the Department of Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) and a previous role at Jacobs.
Joanna Davies has been appointed as principal roads engineer to further develop the SA transport team. Davies is a chartered engineer with over 19 years of experience, specializing in road design and safety. She previously worked for DIT as a planning engineer and principal road design engineer.
Matthew O’Reilly Leads Broadcast Content at SCA
Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) has named Matthew O’Reilly as its head of broadcast content, following a six-month interim period. In this pivotal role, O’Reilly is responsible for delivering broadcast content and leading content teams across SCA’s Hit and Triple M Networks in both metro and regional markets. He boasts over 15 years of experience at SCA, including prior roles as a content director and head of metro content at Triple M Adelaide.
City of Tea Tree Gully Appoints Financial Manager
Lisa Gilmartin has been appointed as the new financial manager for the City of Tea Tree Gully. Gilmartin brings extensive experience, having served over 11 years in senior roles at the City of West Torrens, including five years as finance manager and six as finance coordinator. Her background also encompasses finance and asset management roles at Origin Energy and GM Holden.
Rivergum Welcomes New CEO
SA housing developer Rivergum has appointed Michael Buchan as its new CEO. Buchan possesses over 25 years of experience spanning housing construction, land development, and property management. His impressive executive history includes serving as CEO of the SA Housing Trust and chief operating officer at Renewal SA. Rivergum founder Victor Said noted Buchan's appointment strongly supports the company's focus on commercial relationship building, land acquisition, and development.
Pharmacy Guild of Australia (SA Branch) Appoints Director
Christine Cook has been appointed as the new SA branch director for The Pharmacy Guild of Australia. Cook brings more than 15 years of experience leading member-based organizations, with a strong specialization in workforce development, education, governance, and stakeholder engagement. Her previous leadership roles include executive general manager of training partnerships at the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and CEO of GPEx.
Three Ambassadors Named for CEO Sleepout
Three new South Australian ambassadors have been announced for St Vincent De Paul’s CEO Sleepout, scheduled for June 18 at Adelaide Zoo. This initiative aims to raise awareness and funds for homelessness.
The ambassadors are:
- Fiona Endacott: CEO of the South Australian Network Drug and Alcohol Services (SANDAS), bringing valuable experience from the mental health sector.
- Tom Clark: CEO of Workspace Commercial Furniture, recognized for his expertise in operational and strategic business development.
- Paul Kitching: Business development manager at Fuller, with over 30 years of experience across media, marketing, advertising, and sales.
The Ambassador Program aims to powerfully communicate the impact of Vinnies on addressing homelessness.
SkyCity Entertainment Group Appoints Chief Financial Officer
Adelaide casino owner SkyCity Entertainment Group has announced Blair Woodbury as its new chief financial officer, with his appointment effective next month. Woodbury joins SkyCity from telecommunications company Devoli and has prior experience as CFO for Sky Network Television in New Zealand and New Zealand Post. SkyCity CEO Jason Walbridge highlighted Woodbury's valuable experience in managing shareholder capital within complex operating environments.
Notable Job Opportunities
Several prominent organizations are actively seeking new talent across South Australia and beyond:
- Australian Naval Infrastructure (ANI): Recruiting Legal Counsel for its Adelaide CBD office.
- Central Land Council: Advertising for a Human Resources Manager for a 14-month contract based in Alice Springs.
- St Mark’s University Residential College: Seeking a Business Director to oversee corporate services in Adelaide.
- SHINE SA: Looking for an Executive Manager, Finance, on a 6-month fixed-term contract.
- Mount Barker District Council: Hiring a Manager, Infrastructure Planning & Engineering, and a Principal Transport & Traffic Engineer.