Our Executive Team
Jo oversees the strategic leadership and operational management of Uplyft. Jo also has a key role in progressing advocacy and developing partnerships to support the provision of quality services for children and young people.
Jo is an Early Childhood Teacher and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Jo is an experienced Executive and she has a diverse background in leading and delivering community services in all three tiers of Government, in not-for-profit organisations as well as the corporate sector. She is also on the Board of Families Australia, the Western Australian Council of Social Services and is a member of the Western Australian Supporting Communities Forum.
Liane oversees Uplyft finances, quality, property & assets, legal matters and is the Company Secretary.
Liane is a professional accountant, Fellow of CPA Australia and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Liane's previous appointments in Senior Executive roles include twelve years as CFO at the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (Western Operations), Management Accountant at Murdoch University and Director of Finance and Administration at Perth College. She first worked in Government and as a consultant with two of the large Chartered Accounting firms before taking on her first management role in the not-for-profit sector.
Taylor oversees the Uplyft Strategy & Innovation Division which encompasses governance, legals, strategic planning, project & change management, marketing & communications, technology, business development and research.
Taylor holds a Bachelor of Social Science (Hons) from Curtin, post graduate management qualifications from Monash and has completed the AICD Company Directors course.
An eclectic career has taken Taylor through many opportunities including Monastic Librarianship, Civil Works Coordination, ICT Management, risk management, legal oversight and Company Secretary roles, amongst others, across both metropolitan and regional Western Australia, government & commercial. All of which have enabled her big picture approach to development and realisation of complex strategy.
In his role as Chief Operating Officer, Clinton oversees Uplyft's entire complex and varied service delivery portfolio, including early education and care, disability, community services, mental health and out of home care.
Clinton holds a BCom in Business (Hons), post graduate qualifications in Company Secretarial & Governance Practice, is an Associate of the Governance Institute of Australia, a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management (WA) and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Clinton has a wealth of operational experience in both the not-for-profit and corporate sectors within Australia and South Africa. His background is diverse, and includes the roles of Business Manager in Education, General Manager in Disability Employment Services, Senior Operations Manager in Early Childhood Education and Care and Regional Leader in NDIS and Community Services.
Georgie oversees the Uplyft human resources, risk management, workplace health & safety and diversity & inclusion functions, along with leading learning & development and organisational culture.
Georgie holds formal qualifications in HR and Business, is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, an accredited mediator, an executive coach, a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management WA and a Professional Member of the Australian Human Resources Institute.
Georgie’s career has been predominantly in the automotive, oil, gas and mining industries, only recently joining the not-for-profit space. Georgie has Board experience with strong governance acumen. Georgie has a particular focus on driving continuous improvement strategies, is a champion and advocate for diversity and inclusion in the workplace and holds strong values in safety.
Uplyft Board
Kaye has proudly served Uplyft as a Board member since December 2014 and is the Chair of the Uplyft Ltd Board.
Kaye has broad industry experience spanning more than 20 years in senior strategic and operational roles in government, not-for-profit and private businesses. She has worked for organisations such as KPMG, Barrington Consulting Group, the Department of Agriculture and Food WA, and HBF. As an experienced executive, Kaye has expertise in strategic planning and execution, financial and risk management, product development and leadership.
In her current role at Curtin University, Kaye is the General Manager responsible for operational and strategic business management in the Faculty of Science and Engineering. Kaye focuses on ensuring strategic decisions support the teaching, learning and research capability across the Faculty.
Kaye holds an Executive Master of Business Administration from the University of Western Australia and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Curtis is currently serving as a Non-executive Director of Uplyft Limited, while also a member of the Uplyft Limited Finance Committee. Before joining the Uplyft Limited Board, Curtis was Deputy Chair of Uplyft Early Learning and Development (WELD). With a wealth of experience as an Occupational Therapist, Curtis now holds the position of Project Manager at Brightwater Care Group, where he leads the delivery of strategic infrastructure, HR, and service design projects. Prior to this, Curtis held roles in operations management and active memberships in governance and research committees.
Curtis has a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy and is a graduate of the AICD Company Directors Course. He is also an accredited practitioner in project management (PRINCE2) and change management (APMG International).
Alison's career spans government, international development and academic research, combining commercial discipline, evidence-based decision-making and deep public sector capability.
Currently at the Insurance Commission of Western Australia, Alison has held senior executive roles spanning strategy, governance, corporate affairs and operations. Prior to the Insurance Commission, Alison served as a member of the Corporate Executive at the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, leading strategy, communications and whole-of-government coordination across a large, regionally dispersed agency.
Her earlier career was forged in international development, including project leadership with the International Centre for Tropical Agriculture (CGIAR) in Lao PDR and as a project manager and economist with The Palladium Group across Australia, Asia, North Africa and Eastern Europe - a breadth of cross-cultural and operational experience that continues to inform how she leads.
Alison is committed to purpose-driven organisations that deliver genuine public good and brings a leadership style grounded in her core values of curiosity, commitment, courage and compassion - values closely aligned with Uplyft's commitment to care, courage, collaboration and accountability, and its commitment to build long term social change.
Alison holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Economics from the University of Western Australia, a Master of Natural Resource Economics and a Bachelor of Natural Resource Economics (Honours) from the University of Queensland, and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
With 20 years’experience, having previously worked both internationally and in Australia within the public practice environment, Enda has gained significant exposure to, and knowledge of, clients operating in the corporate, government and not-for-profit sector.
Enda is the CEO at Southcare. His role provides overall leadership and direction for Southcare within a culture that is aligned to its vision, mission and values.In his previous role of CFO at Southcare, his extensive experience in areas of auditing, consulting, operational and financial analysis allowed him to provide strategic financial advice and corporate performance reporting. Enda was engaged in leading the digital transformation at Southcare by implementing a program of digital technologies across the organisation.
Enda holds a Bachelor of Business Studies and is a Chartered Accountant. He has completed various leadership courses including Rising Leadership WA, the Engaging Young Leaders Program, McKinsey Executive Leadership Program, Ontological Coaching and AICD Governance Foundations.
Grant is an experienced executive and consultant with close to three decades of leadership across Australia, Africa, PNG and Madagascar. He has held senior roles in operational readiness, organisational change, asset management and large‑scale project delivery and is currently the Managing Director of Power Transformers International and Director of von x Consulting.
Grant has led major multi‑million and billion‑dollar projects from due diligence and feasibility through to commissioning, people readiness, systems integration and Care, Custody and Control handover. He has a strong interest in innovation and technology and has championed transformation programs across multiple industries. His consulting experience includes advisory work with Bain & Company through the Bain Advisory Network, as well as other major consulting firms in Australia.
Grant holds an engineering qualification, an Executive Master of Business Administration from the University of Western Australia and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He is and has been actively engaged in community initiatives across the Asia‑Pacific region and brings a values‑driven leadership style aligned with Uplyft's commitment to care, courage, collaboration and accountability.
Melinda comes with an extensive background in the mining and oil and gas sectors. She has held a variety of senior leadership roles in a diverse range of industry’s including resources, health, and higher education. Melinda is currently the Director Health and Safety for Western Australia’s largest university with approximately 8,500 staff and 60,000 students operating across campuses in Western Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Mauritius and Dubai.
The main campus in Bentley and is comparable to a small country town in its operations - in addition to teaching facilities, there are shops, restaurants, a hotel, student accommodation, childcare and a sports stadium.
Melinda is a dedicated Health and Safety Leader with 25+ years of experience in creating and implementing safety programs that build culture, understand risks and defective controls, and ensure regulatory compliance. She is passionate about fostering a safety culture that empowers teams to prioritise well-being and achieve operational excellence.
Melinda holds the following qualifications:
• Masters Health and Safety
• Bachelor Of Science Nursing
• Graduate Australian Institute Company Directors
• Register Nurse Western Australia
Cath has extensive experience in senior leadership and strategy roles in both the government and not-for profit sectors. She is currently the General Manager of the Westport Program within the WA State Government.
Prior to this, Cath developed and delivered strategic programs and public policy relating to water, the environment, and agriculture. Working in these portfolios led her to a three-year role on the Board of the Rural, Regional and Remote Women’s Network of WA, an organisation of strong, connected and influential women working to create better outcomes for rural, regional and remote people and their communities.
Cath also volunteers with Share the Dignity, a charity that works to make a practical difference in the lives of women experiencing homelessness and domestic violence. Cath has a research background with a Bachelor of Science (Botany and Marine Biology) from James Cook University in North Queensland, followed by a scholarship to carry out postgraduate research on the Mount Isa Mine site.
Tim is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience across multiple industries. His career has encompassed key roles such as CFO, General Manager of Finance and CFO advisory consultant. Currently serving as Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary at ASX-Listed Joyce Corporation, Tim leverages his broad expertise to drive operational excellence and strategic growth.
Tim is a Chartered Accountant, holds a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and is a graduate of both the Australian Institute of Company Directors and the Governance Institute of Australia. His areas of expertise include mergers & acquisitions, strengthening ICT environments, capturing and leveraging big data, strategic reporting enhancement and the elevation of risk management and governance standards.
Tim has a personal connection to Uplyft's Early Childhood Approach (ECA) process, making this role an ideal alignment with his commitment to applying his professional expertise to a community service he deeply cares about.
After more than 80 years of service, Wanslea is rebranding to provide a clearer, more contemporary way to reflect who we are, the services we provide, and how we work alongside our partners.
This rebrand reflects our growth and evolution, not a change in purpose.
We look forward to continuing our work with you in this exciting new chapter.
