Contact Us – Branch Team
Chief Commissioner
Geoff Doo
Chief Commissioner
The Chief Commissioner is the highest position of Scouts Queensland with functions and powers described in the Constitution which includes accountability for all Scout activities with the Branch.
This volunteer position is also a member of the Scouts Australia National Operations Committee and the National Council.
Deputy Chief Commissioner
Nikketah Cuneo
Deputy Chief Commissioner
(Members Experience)
Sustainability and Operations Team
Nick Warwick
Assistant Chief Commissioner
(Development and Operations)
Youth Program Team
Ryan Sodziak
Assistant Chief Commissioner
(Youth Program)
Emmi Thomas
Branch Commissioner
(Joey Scouts)
Vacant
Branch Adviser
(Joey Scouts)
Rossie Mutsimba
Branch Commissioner
(Cub Scouts)
Vacant
Branch Adviser
(Cub Scouts)
Rob Pitt
Branch CommissionerÂ
(Scouts)
Emily Strong
Branch Adviser
(Scouts)
David Wright
Branch Commissioner
(Venturer Scouts)
Claire West
Branch Adviser
(Venturer Scouts)
Paul (Ceaser) Lappin
Branch Commissioner
(Rover Section Support)
David See
Branch Adviser
(Rover Scout Support)
Nathan Swaffer
Branch Commissioner
(Youth Program Insights)
Nigel Thomas
Branch Adviser
(Program Technology)
Jack Neeland
Branch Commissioner
(Youth Engagement)
Jo Brzozowski
Branch Adviser
(Duke of Edinburgh)
Kathy Pitt
Branch Adviser
(Program Support)
Specialist Activities Team
Peter Gould ESM
Assistant Chief Commissioner
(Specialist Activities)
Mark ‘Mango’ Mangles
Branch Commissioner
(Adventurous Activities)
Matthew Vella
Assistant Branch Commissioner
(Adventurous Activities)
Gen Dwyer
Branch Commissioner
(Environment & Sustainability)
Vacant
Branch Adviser
(Environment)
Phil Verner
Branch Adviser
(Adventurous Activity Resources)
Vacant
Branch Adviser
(Terra Firma)
Andrew Austen
Branch Adviser
(Vertical)
Vacant
Branch Adviser
(Cycling)
Ian ‘Hooksie’ Cole
Branch Adviser
(Paddling)
Guy Drake
Branch Adviser
(Aquatic)
Lily Canalese
Branch Adviser
(Boating)
Vacant
Branch Adviser
(World Programs)
Craig Luxton
Branch Commissioner
(Air Activities)
Adam Strong
Branch Adviser
(Air Activities)
Shane Troyahn
Branch Commissioner
(International)
Max Mason
Branch Adviser
(World Programs)
Rhiannah Boch
Branch Commissioner
(Performing Arts)
Kurt Rose
Branch Adviser
(Performing Arts)
David Teufel OAM
Branch Commissioner
(Heritage)
Derek Tink
Branch Commissioner
(STEM Activities)
Major Events Team
Jean Clifford OAM
Assistant Chief Commissioner
(Major Events)
Vacant
Branch Commissioner
(Major Events)
Melita Goff
Branch Adviser
(Operation and Risk)
Brendan Wilson
Branch Adviser
(Systems)
Daniel Boyd
Branch Adviser
(Support Services)
Darryl Clare OAM
Branch Adviser
(Health and Wellbeing)
Shaun Sandilands
Producer
(Brisbane Gang Show)
John Martin
Director
(Brisbane Gang Show)
Jonathan Williams
Chief Director – Agoonoree
Olivia Frost
Chief Director – Cuboree
Peter Digweed
Chief Director – Leap (North)
Emily Strong
Chief Director – Leap (South)
People and Culture Team
Chrissy Johnston
Assistant Chief Commissioner
(People and Culture)
Nicola Coster
Branch Commissioner
(Adult Learning and Development)
Gill HallÂ
Assistant Branch Commissioner
(Adult Training and Development Resources)
Vacant
Assistant Branch CommissionerÂ
(Adult Training and Development Transformation)
Phil Harrison
Branch Adviser
(Training Adventurous Activities)
Brian See
Branch Commissioner
(Child Safety)
Julia Miller
Branch Adviser (Child Safety)
Vacant
Branch Commissioner
(Adult Skills Enhancement)
Daryl Scott AM
Project Commissioner (Special Duties)
Mick Small
Branch Commissioner
(Vocational Education and Training)
Amanda Brown
Branch Adviser
(Vocational Education and Training)
Georgia Sands
Branch Commissioner
(Diversity and Inclusion)
Brett Coster
Branch Adviser
(Diversity and Inclusion)
Region Commissioners
The Region Commissioners are the direct link from the Chief Commissioner to each of Queensland’s 13 Regions. They are responsible for the production of an annual plan focused on strategies for recruitment, retention and personal development of youth and adults, delivery of events, reporting and communication in the Region. They work to establish and promote Scouting and support the delivery of the program.
Richard Frost
Region Commissioner Suncoast
Shari Tiley
Region Commissioner
Brisbane South
Maurie Wilson OAM
Region Commissioner
Wide Bay Burnett
Tim Gibbings
Region Commissioner
Northern Moreton Bay
Catherine Shooter
Region Commissioner
Brisbane North
Kerry Harrison
Region Commissioner
Darling Downs
Dougal McWhinney
Region Commissioner
Central Coast
Belinda Wheatland
Region Commissioner
Far North
Steve MarshallÂ
Region Commissioner
Gold Coast
Ernie Bunt
Region Commissioner
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