Mercy Services is governed by the Common Board of Mercy Community Services Australia Limited. The Board comprises of 11 directors with a broad skillset to oversee Mercy Services in implementing its strategic plan and meet its legal compliance obligations.
Charles ReisChairperson |
Brigid ConnorsDirector |
Michelle CotterDirector |
Ella McPhersonDirector |
Marcelle MoggDirector |
Janet FarrowDirector |
Peter LavisDirector |
Elizabeth MearsDirector |
Stephen MamouneyDirector |
John SutherlandDirector |
Elizabeth ClearDirector |
The Mercy Services Management Team are experienced, qualified and caring people.
Jane Pickworth was appointed CEO of Mercy Service in December 2024.
Jane brings extensive experience in management and nursing, having served as CEO, Director of Clinical Services, and Project Director. She has successfully applied her experience across diverse settings - metropolitan, regional, and rural - and has been a passionate advocate for mental health across all age groups.
Allan Collins joined Mercy Services as our inaugural Finance Manager in November 2014 after over 12 years working in the not for profit disability sector.
Allan directs and manages the Mercy Finance Team and is responsible for the financial reporting as well as ensuring that Mercy Finance Team has the resources, skills and training for the introduction of new systems and ventures that Mercy may undertake.
Allan is a fellow of the Institute of Public Accountants FIPA and completed an Advanced Diploma of Business Management with the University of Ballarat.
Allan has also worked in the transport, newspaper, radio, packaging and metal roofing and fencing industries.
Marion commenced with Mercy Services in 2007 already with a number of years in Aged Care. Since then Marion has worked tirelessly with clients as a Care Manager and brings that knowledge and experience now to the Head of Home and Community Care position. Since then Marion has worked tirelessly with clients as a Care Manager. Marion was appointed to the Head of Home and Community Care position in July 2022 and has qualifications in Aged Care, Welfare, and Frontline Management.
Leesa began with Mercy Services at the residential facility in August 2006 and is now the Facility Manager. She has qualifications in administration, business management, information technology and ageing support.
David Murray has been Head of Community Transport since November 2017.
David came to Mercy Services with experience as a senior manager in community transport, social housing and the building industries. He has worked for both government and not for profit coordinating their
maintenance and capital works programs, bringing with him solid management and leadership skills. He strongly believes in helping those who are disadvantaged and those in need of assistance.
