Executive Management Group
The EMG is delegated management authority by the SLSA Board and is made up of the SLSA CEO, State CEO's, SLSA Senior Managers and SLSA's Legal Advisor.

Brett Williamson OAM - SLSA CEO (Chair)
John Brennan - CEO, SLSQ
Phil Vanny - CEO, SLSNSW
Nigel Taylor ESM - CEO, LSV
Tony van den Enden - General Manager SLST
Elaine Farmer OAM JP - General Manager SLSSA
Paul Andrew - CEO, SLSWA
Tony Snelling - CEO, SLSNT
Peter George AM - Chief Operating Officer
Norm Farmer ESM - GM Strategic Development
Chris Giles - GM Executive Services
David Thompson - GM Sport
Brett Harrod - General Manager Marketing & Partnerships
Steve Francia - SLSF Executive Director
Ian Fullagar - SLSA Legal Advisor

Development Standing Committee
The DSC is responsible for developing policies, guidelines and programs relating to the development of SLSA and its members.

Kevin Larkins (Chair)
Vanessa Brown (SLSA)
Lyn Barratt (NSW)
Katie Dixon (NSW)
Gordon Lang (NSW)
Mark Irwin (WA)
Nancy Joseph (VIC)
Michael Martin (VIC)
Rob Campbell (QLD)

Lifesaving Standing Committee
Responsible for the development and implementation of the strategic lifesaving business of SLSA, the LSC reviews, develops and maintains lifesaving rules, policies, standards and lifesaving manuals and encourages the expansion of services, including professional lifeguard services. The LSC consists of the Director of Lifesaving, SLSA’s CEO (or nominee) and the State Directors of Lifesaving.

Mark Fife (Chair)
Matthew Thompson (SLSA)
John Restuccia (NSW)
Mark Scott (VIC)
Andrew Wells (TAS)
Bruce Hosking (SA)
Renato Bruno (WA)
Alan Cross (NT)
Peter Lucas (QLD)

Lifesaving Advisors:
Henry Scruton – Powercraft Advisor
Marcia Fife – Marine Stinger Advisor
Dr. Natalie Hood – Medical Advisor
Chris Stevens – Communications Advisor

Sport Standing Committee
The SSC is responsible for the management and development of sport business, including the event management of all nationally significant sport events.

Rick Wright OAM (Chair)
David Thompson (SLSA)
Peter Pearce (NSW)
John Brennan (QLD)
Kristy Ellis (nee Munroe) (QLD)
Derek Knox (WA)
Ian Fullagar (VIC)
Gavin Hunt (ACT)

Honours Committee
Initiates nominations to the appropriate authorities on behalf of SLSA members considered eligible for civil, sporting, community and other awards.

Kevin Larkins (Chair)
Vanessa Brown (SLSA)
Andrew Barnes (VIC)
Danny Hoyland OAM (QLD)
Richard Lytham (NSW)
Jean Burling OAM (WA)

Meritorious Awards & Lifesaving Selections Committee
Selects individuals, lifesavers, and/or groups for Meritorious Awards. Selects individual lifesavers and/or groups for the Lifesaver of the Year Award and other associate programs, awards and educational tours.

Graham Ford (Chair)
Mark Fife (SLSA)
John Restuccia (NSW)
Lyn Barratt (NSW)
Matt Thompson (SLSA)

Finance, Audit & Compliance Committee
Assists the Australian Council in oversight of the reliability and integrity of accounting policies, financial reporting and disclosure practices.

Michael Crismale (Chair)
Suzanne Young – Director
Brett Williamson OAM – SLSA CEO
John Fraser OAM (NSW)
Neil Morarty OAM (VIC)

Appointments and Remuneration Committee
Recommends the appointment of the CEO to the Australian Council, reviews and reports proposed remuneration packages for the CEO and senior executives to the AC, and ensures adequate human resource levels within the organisation.

Graham Ford – President SLSA
Michael Crismale – Director

Public Liability Claims Committee
Manages part of the public liability risk for all of SLSA’s entities participating in and covered by SLSA’s public liability insurance, and to authorise public liability risk claims.

Brett Williamson OAM (Chair)
Peter George AM (SLSA)
Phil Vanny (NSW)
John Brennan (QLD)

Hall of Fame Panel
The Panel meets to discuss SLSA Hall of Fame nominations, and makes recommendations to the Australian Council about inductions to the Hall of Fame.

Graham Ford (Chair)
Alan Whelpton AO (NSW)
Ron Rankin AM (QLD)
John Fitzgerald AM (SA)
Warren Rennie AM (NSW)
Vanessa Brown – Development Manager

Youth Development Committee
Responsible for discussing issues and implementing programs related to youth activities within surf lifesaving.

Kevin Larkins (Chair)
Vanessa Brown – Development Manager
Gary Chapman (NSW)
Nancy Joseph (VIC)
Renee McCabe (WA)
Stephen Cornish (SA)
Rob Campbell (QLD)
Angela Morris (NT)
Mel Bush (TAS)

History Committee
Advises, comments and submits recommendations on the collection, conservation, management and documentation of the history of surf lifesaving in Australia.

Stan Vesper (Chair)
Vanessa Brown – Development Manager
Don Burchill OAM (QLD)
Prue Weber (VIC)
Don Henderson (SA)
Ken Knight BEM (TAS)
Ray Brennan (NSW)
Gary McKinnon (NT)
Peter Orlovich – Honorary Archivist
Professor Ed Jaggard – Honorary Historian

Australian Lifeguard Service Management Committee
The National Lifeguard Committee is responsible for standardising the delivery of lifeguarding services around Australia and discussing issues surrounding lifeguarding.

Matt Thompson (Chair)
Murray Copas (NSW)
Greg Cahill (QLD)
Dale Richardson (VIC)
TBC (TAS)
Shane Daw (SA)
Matt du Plessis (WA)
Sam Edwards (NT)

Lifesaving Gear & Equipment Committee
Coordinates the trial and evaluation of new and/or modified lifesaving gear and equipment, and discusses issues relating to surf lifesaving gear and equipment.

Bree Corbett (Chair)
Cale Watson (NSW)
Sue Neil (QLD)
Scott Ivey (VIC)
Ashlee Biddle (SA)
Matt du Plessis (WA)
Adrian Petrie (TAS)
Sam Edwards (NT)

Sport Advisory Forum
Provides a forum for formal communications between the BOSS and State Centres on sports matters.

Rick Wright (Chair)
David Thompson (SLSA)
Michael Bate (NSW)
Chris Parker (NSW)
Charles Melloy (QLD)
Paul Purcell (QLD)
Stuart Mackinnon (VIC)
Michael Schetter (SA)
Rob Murphy (WA)
Chris Inglis (WA)
Mel Bush (TAS)

Sport Technical and Rules Committee
Responsible to the BOSS for technical and editorial advice on rules and publications, and policy formation when directed.

Greg Allum OAM (Chair)
Allan Inwood (QLD)
Steve Strange (NSW)
Paul Schott (NSW)
Ric Mitchell (VIC)

Sport Selection Committee
Responsible for the selection of national teams in accordance with SLSA selection policy.

Chris Gately (Chair)
Kevin Neilson (NSW)
Danny Short (QLD)

Australian Championships Event Management Committee

David Thompson (Chair)
Rick Wright OAM – National Director of Sport SLSA
Sally Fitzsimmons- Event Operations Manager
Andrew Buhk – Championship Referee
Dick Bignold – Deputy Championship Referee
Darren Moore – Safety & Emergency Services Coordinator
Mal Flew – Power Craft Area Referee
Graham Bruce – Championship Event Logistics Manager
Allison Brennan – Media Manager
Zanna Brown – Partner Programs Executive
Ronald Pears OAM – Event Administration Manager
Steve Strange – Results System Coordinator
Ken Bird OAM – Venue Manager
Shelley Shulz – First Aid Medical Coordinator
John Brennan - Event Technical Advisor
Melissa Gray - Marketing and Events Coordinator
Ross Wyeth – Gear and Equipment Coordinator
Chris Giles – Counselling Services Manager
Don van Keimpema – Officials Appointments and Welfare Advisor
Geoffrey Martin & Elesha Dougal – Event Protocol Managers
Gary Daly – IT Manager

Australian Championships Competition & Safety Committee

David Thompson (Chair)
Rick Wright OAM – National Director of Sport SLSA
Andrew Buhk – Championship Referee
Dick Bignold – Deputy Championship Referee
Darren Moore – Safety & Emergency Services Coordinator
Mal Flew – Power Craft Area Referee
Graham Bruce – Championship Event Logistics Manager
Rob Pollock - Kurrawa SLSC Club Captain

Lifesaving Education Committee
Coordinates the operations of the Australian Lifesaving Academy and discusses issues relating to education.

TBC (Chair)
Pamela Simon (NSW)
Stuart Wall (VIC)
TBC (TAS)
Joy Fisher (SA)
Janelle Slattery (WA)
Ben Whibley (QLD)
Julie Snelling (NT)

National IT&T Committee
This Committee makes recommendations to the Board of Management on IT&T strategy, architecture, standards and policy with Surf Life Saving.

Gary Daly (Chair)
Matt Hanks (NSW)
Craig Williams (QLD)
Emma Atkins (VIC)
Greg Bird (TAS)
Shane Daw (SA)
Ryan Greenaway (WA)
Bob Creek (NT)
Jonathan Farrell – CEO Appointment

International Life Saving

Ron Rankin AM – Board Member
Brett Williamson OAM – Secretary General Asia/Pacific Region
David Thompson – ILS Sport Commissioner
Peter George AM – ILS Lifesaving Commissioner
Norm Farmer ESM MRMIA – World Water Safety Conference Committee
David Thompson - Sport Development Committee Member
Ian Fullagar – Legal Advisor
Ken Bird OAM – Aquatic Disasters Committee Member

Lifesaving Management Committee

Peter George AM (Chair)
Matt Thompson (Assisting Chair)
Dean Storey (NSW)
George Hill (QLD)
Greg Scott (VIC)
TBC (TAS)
Shane Daw (SA)
Chris Peck (WA)
Tony Snelling (NT)

Honours Committee

Kevin Larkin (Chair)
Vanessa Brown (SLSA)
Andrew Barnes (VIC)
Danny Hoyland OAM (QLD)
Richard Lytham (NSW)
Jean Burling OAM (WA)

State Lifesaving Education Directors (Where Applicable)

Mick Bretherton (SLSNSW)
Judith Allsopp (SLSQ)
Stuart Wall (LSV)
Joy Fisher (SLSSA)
Alan Cross (SLSNT)

Lifeguard Advisory Committee

Matthew Thompson (Chair)
Greg Cahill (SLSQ)
Matt du Plessis (SLSWA)
Murray Copas (SLSNSW)
Scott Braby (QLD)
Craig Healy (NSW)
Clinton Rose (NSW)

Public Education Committee

Anthony Bradstreet (Chair)
Renee Scully (SLSWA)
Pamela Simon (SLSNSW)
Julie Snelling (SLSNT)
Kevin Spencer (SLSWA)
Stacey Tomson (SLSQ)
Meredith King (VIC)
Melissa Savage (NSW)
Dr Robert Brander (UNSW)

Sport Development Committee

Rick Wright OAM (Interim Chair)
Peter Kirkwood (NSW)
Kevin Neilson (NSW)
Graham Bruce (NSW)
Don van Keimpema (NSW)
Chris Allum (NSW)
Kristyl Smith (QLD)
Nancy Joseph (VIC)
Richard Bignold (NSW)
Michael Schetter (SA)

Surf Boat Committee

Bert Hunt (Chair)
Philipa Lowe (NSW)
John Wright (WA)
Stephen Blewett (VIC)
Michael King (NSW)
Don Alexander (SA)
Scott Tannahill (VIC)
Patricia McDermott (NSW)
Don Cotterill (QLD)
Derek Knox (Sport Standing Committee/SLSA Advisor to SBC)

Sport Partnership Committee

David Thompson (Chair)
Brett Williamson OAM (SLSA CEO)
Rick Wright OAM (SLSA Director of Sport)
Felicity Colbourne (SLSA Sport Operations Manager)
Peter Pearce (SSC Member)

National Sport Events Committee

Rick Wright OAM (Chair)
David Thompson (SLSA General Manager - Sport)
Sally Fitzsimmons (SLSA Event Operations Manager)
John Brennan (SSC Member)