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.

The Branch Youth Program Team provides support to all members about the program aspects of Scouting. Each portfolio in this Team is responsible for a specialist area of our program including each Section, youth involvement, environment, performing arts, heritage, special needs and STEM. To ensure an active youth voice in this Team the Chair of the Branch Youth Council and the Queensland Branch Rover Council are also members.

Chris Foreman

Branch Commissioner

Scouts

bc.scouts@scoutsqld.com.au

Daniel Boyd

Chair

Queensland Branch Rover Council

chair@qldrovers.org.au

David Teufel OAM

Branch Commissioner

Heritage

bc.heritage@scoutsqld.com.au

The Development Team – includes the Development Support Officer, Program Development Officer, Fellowships and the Branch Alumni. This team has responsibility for growing Scouting across Queensland in line with our Strategic Plan and supporting Regions, Districts and Groups to achieve that outcome.

The team also works through the Program Development Officer to initiate programs that are focussed on  Brand Awareness, Membership and Revenue again aligned to the Strategic Plan. The team works closely with the Brand and Sponsorship in seeking to drive initiatives that lift the profile of Scouting across Queensland at a Government and Community Level.

Julia Miller

Branch Commissioner (Adult Training and Development)

bc.training@scoutsqld.com.au

David Wright

Branch Commissioner

Core Scouting Skills

bc.css@scoutsqld.com.au

The Project Commissioner role is responsible for the International and Diversity and Inclusion portfolios. This portfolio works to support and enable Scouts Queensland members to attend the many international Scouting events that take place each year or to plan your own international Scouting adventure. The Diversity and Inclusion portfolio works to assist Formations and individuals in ensuring that Scouts Queensland remains inclusive for all regardless of gender, sexuality, race, religion and abilities.

The Major Activities Team works to facilitate the Air and Adventurous Activities Teams, providing guidance and governance to enable a diverse and exciting program. This Team also works to support Campsites, the operation, use, purchasing and maintenance of equipment and works closely with Major Events Coordinators such as Australian Jamborees, Ventures and Moots along with other State wide events such as Agoonoree, Banana Bash and Triple S to ensure appropriate risk management procedures are in place.

Peter Gould ESM

Branch Commissioner

Adventurous Activities

bc.aa@scoutsqld.com.au

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.

Tim Gibbings

Region Commissioner

Northern Moreton Bay

rc@nmb.scoutsqld.com.au

Belinda Wheatland

Region Commissioner

Far North

rc@farnorth.scoutsqld.com.au

Alex Mair

Region Commissioner

Moreton

rc@moreton.scoutsqld.com.au