Governance
Governance
Servants Community Housing Limited is a not-for-profit organisation and registered housing provider.
The organisation’s management team reports to a voluntary board of directors, who in turn report to the members of the company at the AGM.
Servants is also guided by a passionate team of experienced industry professionals who form our property advisory panel.
Our Purpose
We exist to create communities where respect, dignity, hope and opportunity are nurtured.
Values
Beginning as a ministry of Hawthorn West Baptist Church, Servants is sustained by the inspiration of Jesus Christ to care for the less fortunate in the community and to work towards a more just and compassionate society.
Our core values are:
Relationship: We invest wholeheartedly in people, value their stories and work to create genuine, sustainable communities.
Dignity: We honour every person by respecting their privacy, desires, independence, rights, religion, physical and mental needs.
Opportunity: In our commitment to provide safe, caring homes we look for opportunities where residents can grow emotionally, relationally, spiritually and personally.
Our Board
Stephen Baxter
Chair
A member of the founding committee in 1986, Stephen has 35 years’ experience in executive leadership and board positions across media, NFP organisations, churches and para church entities.
Donald Speagle
Vice Chair
With a background in commercial law, Donald has worked for 15 years across senior positions within the Victorian Public Service and universities involving strategic policy and risk.
James Gaynor
Secretary
With over 10 years experience in product engineering, product management and sales roles, James has held the position of board Secretary since 2014.
Amanda Donohoe
Chief Executive Officer
The CEO of Servants Community Housing since 2017, Amanda has 15 years of management and leadership experience in community development and adult education.
Dirk Janssen
Dirk currently holds the position of Chief Financial Officer of Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy P/L (Australia) and is a Director of several SGRE entities with 35+ years of business experience, locally and overseas.
Gavin Osborne
Gavin specialises in Project Management, with experience in the engineering sector and senior leadership, management and board roles in churches and para church entities.
Teresa Molella
Teresa specialises in management and strategic roles, including 11 years in Strategic Planning with the Department of Housing. She is also an active Rotarian involved in numerous charities, including board memberships.
Michael Heaton QC
Michael has been a QC since 1999 with extensive legal experience in building and construction, commercial and corporate law.
Our Leadership Team
Amanda Donohoe
Chief Executive Officer
Madeline Tucker
Business Manager
Kara Thorne
Operations Manager
Mikyla Battey
Tenancy Manager
Jayden Battey
Communications, Engagement & Events Manager
Mark Hislop
Facilities Manager
Tim Cox
Kitchen Manager
Property Advisory Panel
Ted Baillieu AO
Premier of Victoria and Minister for the Arts from 2010-2013, the Hon Ted Baillieu is adjunct professor at Swinburne University School of Design, and Melbourne University’s Honorary Enterprise Professor associated with the Faculty of Architecture, building and planning.
Susannah Bourke
Susannah is a Director, Investor Solutions at Morrison & Co and is responsible for all investor engagement across Australia and NZ. She holds 15+ yrs property and funds management experience (including ISPT Pty Ltd in Melbourne and Hermes Funds Management in London).
Ian Pratt
Ian is CEO of Southaven Group, a family-owned integrated property group with a wealth of experience across governance and risk management, innovation, and financial integrity.
Anthony Prowse
Director of Prowse Quantity Surveyors, Anthony is a quantity surveyor with significant experience across commercial developments and social housing.
Seamus van der Westhuizen
State Manager Victoria with Hammond Care, Seamus holds vast experience across large scale property development with companies including Westfield, Gandel Retail, and Colonial First State.
Jessica Chamberlain
A Director with Chamberlain Property, Jessica brings a wealth of experience across property, marketing and communications.
Colin Carter
Colin is a founding member of The Boston Consulting Group in Australia, and former President of the Geelong Football Club. A non-executive director with Lendlease, Colin holds significant governance expertise and has recently been appointed member of Westpac’s independent advisory panel.