Our People

Jacqueline is a Senior Finance Executive with over 25 years of experience in multiple industries and managing companies with a global turnover in excess of £500M. She has a successful track record with developing & implementing corporate strategy, building high performance management teams, M&A and post-merger integration.

Jacqueline is currently serving as CFO for Proteomics International and has held numerous senior management positions with Healthcare of Australia, The Economist Group, BBC Worldwide and Arthur Andersen. Most recently, Jacqueline has been working with several emerging ASX listed companies in the medical technology, SaaS, digital marketing, Ecommerce, retail and renewables sectors. Jacqueline’s list of qualifications qualifications include a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) from Edith Cowan University, Graduate Diploma in Applied Corporate Governance from the Governance Institute of Australia, and Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants.

Jade joined Communicare’s board in January 2020. Jade was born and raised in Darwin. Her people are the Yadhiagana/Wuthathi people of Cape York Peninsula in Queensland. Jade also is of Filipino, Chinese, Malayan and English background. The diversity of her background is something of which Jade is very proud.

Jade has served in many public service roles across Human Services and Community Services, both state and federal, and is currently employed by the Western Australia Department of Communities as a Project Manager.

With experience in Project Management, Strategic Development, Organisation Structural Review, Business Analysis, Policy and frontline Service Delivery, Jade brings to the Communicare Board extensive experience across Community Services, particularly in Housing and Aboriginal outcomes.

Julie’s teaching journey began in the remote Aboriginal community of Balgo Hills, where her passion for regional and remote education was first ignited — a commitment that continues to shape her career today. Over the years, Julie has held diverse educational leadership roles and lived in locations as varied as Christmas Island, Donnybrook, Merredin, and Port Hedland.

Her extensive career with the Department of Education includes roles such as School Principal, Curriculum Manager, Manager of K–12 Resource Development, Director of Education in both the Midwest and Kimberley regions, and Collegiate Principal — mentoring leaders from beginning to highly experienced principals across Western Australia.

Julie holds a Bachelor of Education and a Master of Educational Leadership. With deep experience in project management, policy development, and educational leadership across remote, regional, and metropolitan settings, Julie brings to the Communicare Board a wealth of knowledge, insight, and a strong moral imperative to ensure equitable access to quality education for all.
Outside of work, Julie recharges through walking, cycling, paddling, and travel, and treasures time spent with her family and young grandchildren.

Sinan is an experienced educational leader with over 25 years’ experience as a school administrator of both rural and metropolitan primary schools. From 2021 to 2025 Sinan was a system leader in the role of Collegiate Principal. This role is a key part of the WA Public School Leadership Strategy designed to enhance levels of student achievement by supporting principals across the state. Sinan has also held short term positions of Director of Education and Director of Teaching Learning and Innovation.

Sinan has a Bachelor of Arts in Education (majoring in Physical Education) and was previously a National Board member of Australian Council for Educational Leadership. Residing in Busselton, Sinan is the Deputy Chairperson of the board of Busselton Jetty Incorporated and a life member of the Busselton Jetty Swim.

Tony joined Communicare’s board in June 2020. Tony is an experienced international executive and Company Director. He is currently a Trustee of the Royal Botanic Garden & Domain Trust, a Commissioner at the Independent Planning Commission, and a non-executive director of ASX listed Cellnet and Peak Resources.

Before these non-executive appointments, Tony was a Managing Director at HSBC, where he led the organisation’s Natural Resources business, and a Group Executive at SouthGobi Resources, based in Hong Kong.

Tony holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of New South Wales and has been admitted as a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

With more than 30 years of leadership experience across the health and community services sectors, Helen brings extensive expertise in inclusion, social impact and business development. Her work spans government, academia, private enterprise and the not-for-profit sector. She is nationally recognised for her leadership in co-design for impact, evidence-based practice and meaningful partnerships with First Nations communities.

Helen’s values-led approach and strong commitment to reconciliation align closely with Communicare’s purpose and aspiration to create a nation where every person is safe, included and connected and systems are designed to support the community to thrive. As Acting CEO, she plays a key role in strengthening leadership across programs, building a future-ready structure, advocating for systems change and supporting sustainable growth and stability across the organisation.

Mark is an experienced finance and operations leader, passionate about driving sustainable growth and improving financial performance through data-driven strategies. Before joining Communicare, Mark held senior executive roles at RAAFA, where he led key business initiatives including acquisitions, major capital projects, and governance reforms. He has worked across the community services, aged care, manufacturing, and financial services sectors in Western Australia.

Mark is responsible for all financial, property, and risk matters, ensuring the delivery of Communicare’s programs and operations align with our strategic objectives. He brings extensive expertise in corporate strategy and mergers & acquisitions and is committed to delivering long-term value to the organisation and the communities we support.

Mark is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA). He has completed the Chartered Director Programme with the Institute of Directors in the UK & Ireland, and the General Managers Programme through UNSW Business School. He has also undertaken the Foundations of Directorship course with the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) and holds a Certificate in Company Secretarial Essentials from the Governance Institute of Australia, reflecting his strong commitment to good governance and strategic leadership.

Donna is a not-for-profit business leader, acknowledged for a focus on strategic performance growth, business development, high performing team development, innovation and project management.

Donna thrives when drawing on ideation for problem solving, design thinking and using sharp analytical skills. She brings demonstrated experience in leading within a range of frameworks including Gallup Strengths, Adaptive Leadership, Leader/Member Exchange and Agile Scrum applied to operational transformation within complex programs of work.

Donna have a proven track record in facilitating results in the areas of Business Improvement, Leadership Development, Process Transformation, Change Management, Marketing and Communications, and building healthy, resilient not-for-profit organisations. Or equally, Donna is quite happy discussing artistic achievements as an active member of the Glass Artists in Western Australia community and fused glass artist.

Daniel Burt is a values-driven workforce leader with experience across the health, government, and higher education sectors. He is passionate about building inclusive, high-performing organisations through the transformation of people and culture.

Daniel has led large-scale initiatives that strengthen workforce capability, improve engagement, and align people with organisational goals. He has delivered reforms in diversity and inclusion, learning and development, workforce planning, and cultural transformation.

Combining a strong foundation in organisational psychology with a deep understanding of complex service systems, Daniel’s approach is informed by research and collaboration and focused on delivering practical outcomes that support sustainable workforce improvement. He holds postgraduate qualifications in organisational psychology and is committed to driving meaningful, people-centered change.