Our Executive

  • John Kelleher, President

    John Kelleher, President

    Returning to the President's role in 2022, John Kelleher is a passionate community advocate who strives to make the world a better place for Seniors. He enjoys playing golf in his spare time.

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  • Judy Anderson

    Judy Anderson, Vice President

    Our Vice President, Judy Anderson, is an ambassador for our town and for the future of MADCOTA Community Hub. Day to day Judy wears many volunteer hats; including U3A president and as a beloved tourism icon at Maryborough's Markets each Thursday

  • Kylie Nitz

    Kylie Nitz, Appointed Secretary

    Kylie Nitz has been involved since 2017, commencing employment later that year. She takes on her role with passion and zest.

    Kylie is an active community member, advocate for staying active as we age, loves a game of soccer, proud soccer mum and enjoys quiet time with family and her many many pets.

    Kylie was appointed as Secretary in 2019 as she has stepped forward to growing for the Seniors of tomorrow and expanding the capacity of the Centre to reach most demographics in the community.

  • Karen Hansby, Treasurer

    In 2022 Karen and her husband moved to Maryborough to be closer to family.

    Karen is a qualified Health Practice Manager and has worked across all Allied Health disciplines in the ACT including, General Practice, Ophthalmology, Podiatry and Dental for over 25 years. These positions gave her extensive knowledge & skills in financial and operational management, financial reporting, procurement and contract management and business process improvements.

    Karen’s last 15 working years were at the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) developing high level skills in strategic decision-making, regulatory compliance, and risk management. She has a natural talent for fostering team collaboration and stakeholder communication.

    Karen is qualified in Interior Design which supports her interests in Art and Music, handmade books (book binding) and Lino printing. Her other hobbies are traditional furniture upholstery, gardening.

Executive Position Descriptions

  • The position of the President is a satisfying and fulfilling role. The position requires someone with great leadership and communication skills. A history of team leadership will set you up to be successful in the role.

    Their presence is required at all meetings in order to chair and manage the meeting flow.

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  • The position of Vice President is sedentary but supportive role to the President. The position requires someone with the flexibility to be able to “fill in” as required and with the motivation to stay abreast with current matters of the association.

    Their presence is required at all meetings in order to chair as required, in particular where a conflict of interest may be perceived or declared by the President.

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  • The Secretary of an organisation must be 18 years of age and must reside within 85km of the registered address of the association.

    The Secretary may be elected or, as necessary, appointed by the Executive Committee.

    A successful Secretary will have current operating knowledge of office technology, great organisation and time management skills, be adaptable and flexible and have both written and spoken communication skills.

    The Secretary is required at all meetings and is responsible for taking accurate records of those meetings.

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  • The Treasurer is an elected position.

    A successful Treasurer will have bookkeeping or accountancy knowledge and understanding. They will have experience with, or ability to rapidly learn, Quickbooks Online, or other ATO compliant electronic record keeping program as required.

    The Treasurer is required to offer a report of financial position at all meetings and if unable to make the meeting personally, must appoint an appropriate knowledgeable person to present the report on their behalf.

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Nomination Form