SSSI Head Office and Regional staff are employed to develop and deliver exceptional membership services at a National and grass-roots level.

SSSI Executive & Staff

Chief Executive Officer – Roger Buckley

Roger currently holds the position of Chief Executive Officer of the SSSI and has done so since September 2009. In this role he is responsible for the Leadership and Strategic Direction of the Institute at the National Level. His role is to support and administer the implementation of the strategic plan as directed by the SSSI Board and establish effective monitoring processes for the achievement of strategic objectives, vision and values, he also is responsible for the development and monitoring of comprehensive corporate policies, program and risk management strategies that meet ...

03 Jun, 2011

National Executive Officer - Julie Fairman

Julie has worked for ISA for the past 18 years and SSI for 6 years. She is now sharing her wealth of knowledge and experience with the new SSSI to enrich the experience of members and stakeholders. Her role within SSSI as Executive Officer encompasses membership, certification and assessment of overseas qualifications for migration purposes.

03 Jun, 2011

National Comms Manager – Sam Macauley

Sam joined SSSI in December 2009. Sam's role in SSSI is diverse, ranging from marketing and enhancing SSSI's image and member services, through to systems development and integration to improve both internal and external communications. Sam is passionate about constantly improving the organisation's environment as it grows, and facilitating positive change through the implementation of effective systems - driven by Information Communications Technology. Sam's educational background consists of Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Communications at the University of Canberra, and he has recently ...

03 Jun, 2011

National Finance Manager - Arif Mahmood

Arif joined as Finance Manager in May 2008. His educational background consists of Bachelor of Business Administration (Finance) and Master of Accounting. Arif’s role involves communicating and liaising with internal and external parties on financial transactions, accounting, regulations and taxation. He is also responsible for sound financial record keeping, financial reporting and monitoring of our accounts. Prior to joining SSSI he worked as an Account Assistant in Australia and was employed by a local bank in Bangladesh. Beside his work, he loves to watch movies/new...

03 Jun, 2011

National Events Coordinator - Nicholas Row

Nick has had a number of varied jobs over the years and they range from coin design at the Australian mint to teaching Aqua aerobics at Kings Swim School. He has been working since the age of 15 when he had his first job at a fast food outlet, since then he has continually been employed and hates the idea of not having a job as he loves being productive and hates inefficiency. While working He has also been studying he completed his diploma at CIT in Accounting and found it very practical and helpful. After this he has been studying at UC to complete his bachelor of Commerce at the Un...

03 Jun, 2011

National Admin & Membership Officer - Liz Alder

In 2008 Liz completed her year 12 Certificate at Lake Tuggeranong College. She studied a wide range of subjects including Photography, Maths, English and Business Studies. In particular Liz enjoyed studying Human Movement as she found facts about the human body interesting. Liz also completed an ASBA in light automotive servicing while attending Lake Tuggeranong Collage. Currently she is studding part time at the University of Canberra to complete her bachelor of Commerce with a major in Accounting. Liz has had a variety of jobs since she was 14 years old, all with a focus on c...

03 Jun, 2011

QLD Executive Officer - Meredith Scott-McMahon

Meredith Scott-McMahon started her career as a Graduate Library Assistant at the University of Queensland Central Library. After a period out of the workforce to bring up four children, Meredith worked for three years in the fundraising department of a charity. During this time, she obtained her Graduate Diploma in Business Communication. She started with the Institution of Surveyors Australia, Queensland Division in May 1995, and managed the transition in Queensland to the Spatial Sciences Institute in 2003, and then to the Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute in 2009. She holds a Gradua...

03 Jun, 2011

QLD CPD Coordinator – Kellie Davidson

Kellie comes from a financial background working as an Account Manager for Lend Lease for many years. She moved into part-time payroll roles when her daughter started school. She has strong skills in cash flow maintenance and budgeting and has created procedures for all facets of business. She is committed to providing quality client and employee services and being ethical at all times. Her passion lies with her voluntary work within the community and abroad. Kellie has been involved with her daughter’s school for several years, working with the P&C in the ro...

03 Jun, 2011

QLD Administration Officer - Alison Melville

Alison has just joined SSSI after two years managing the bookstore World Wide Maps. While working at SSSI, she intends to return to university to obtain her masters in Speech Pathology. Her undergraduate is in Japanese and Communications and while studying she spent time living in Japan.

03 Jun, 2011

NSW Executive Officer - Kylie Mayne

Kylie joins SSSI with in excess of 20 years experience in Committee/Board Executive Officer roles. She has worked in Government, Corporate and NFP sectors in a multitude of industries including Environment, Land Development, Commerce, Health and Education.

Kylie is looking forward to drawing upon her skills and experience in Board/Committee governance, policy and corporate writing, membership services and financial management to assist SSSI NSW in meeting their goals.

31 May, 2011

SA Executive Officer - Bob Geary

Bob has worked recently as a Project Manager in the telecommunications industry and prior to that as Executive Officer for a large not-for-profit professional organisation. He has a background in education and training, professional associations, and project management. His skills include event management, sponsor development, membership recruitment and retention, marketing, financial management and publications. His special interest is in the change from the paper to digital office, using web 2.0 technologies. He looks forward to building SSSI membership, developing partnerships wi...

31 May, 2011

WA Executive Officer - Eugene Browne

Eugene has worked in the spatial industry for over 45 years. He became a Licensed Surveyor in 1967 (WA) and worked for Government (Lands Department etc) in field and managerial positions with over 100 staff when government was more involved in performing surveying and mapping tasks. He was appointed WA Surveyor General (2001 to 2003) and retired from government work in 2003. He became an ISA member in 1973 and became interested in spatial information systems and joined AURISA in 1980 and served on the AURISA Committee for over 20 years and was awarded Life Membership. He Is...

31 May, 2011

WA Admin Officer - Faye Scorer

Faye's long term commitment with SSSI began at the Institute of Surveyors in the Association of Consulting Surveyors WA, working one day a week in 1991 and this has now progressed to a commitment that is full time in SSSIWA. Prior to this, Faye's professional history included secretarial work at the University of WA and Murdoch University in Chemistry and Mathematical and Physical Sciences. Faye's role involves aspects of running the SSSI office in Perth. Away from work her interests, besides her wonderful family, are tennis, squash, canoeing and any sport which crosses her path...

31 May, 2011

Tasmanian Executive Officer - Carmel Clark

Carmel has had a lengthy involvement with Industry Associations and Not-For-Profit organisations in Tasmania. Carmel has been for acknowledged for her commitment to this sector both by the Associations she has worked for and by the communities they operate in. Carmel has extensive experience in event organisation, membership retention and growth, marketing, financial management, developing stakeholder relationships and Board’s of Management & Committee governance. In cooperation with the SSSI Tasmania Regional Committee, Carmel is looking forward to increasing the ...

31 May, 2011

Victorian Executive Officer - Kellee Ireland

Kellee was appointed Victorian Regional Executive Officer for SSSI in September 2010. She has worked in variety of industries with over 20 years experience as an Executive Officer/Assistant. She has a strong marketing and business focus and experience in event management, office administration and executive support. Kellee finished her degree in Business and Marketing with VUT in 2004.