Michael Doery
President

Michael is an experienced director and executive, currently serving as a director of AIFM Limited and Chair of several organisations, including Credit Clear Ltd (ASX-listed fintech), Beveridge Williams Pty Ltd (engineering and consulting), Greater Metropolitan Cemetery Trust, A-Gas Australia Pty Ltd (industrial gases), and Star Service International Pty Ltd (retail services and packaging solutions).

A Life Member of the Club, Michael has held numerous roles, including Club President for six and a half years. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (ANZ) and the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

e: president@plslsc.com.au
m: 0419 399 793

Jess Robinson
Club Captain

Jess began Nippers in Under 8, earned her Bronze Medallion in 2016, and her Gold Medallion in 2018. She has held key roles including Junior Club Captain, Chief Nipper Instructor, Pink Patrol Coordinator, and most recently, Club Vice Captain (Lifesaving Services).

Currently studying a Bachelor of Commerce and Science, Jess is also active at the state and national level as a leader on LSV Development Camps, a member of the LSV Honours and Awards Committee, Club Initiatives Officer on the Women in Lifesaving Panel, and an attendee of SLSA’s National Leadership College in 2022.

e: clubcaptain@plslsc.com.au
m:

Caroline Cotton
Director (Programs)

Caroline began her association with the club in 1982 as an Under 8 Nipper, earned her Bronze Medallion in 1989, and patrolled and competed for several years. She served as a Nipper Coordinator in the 2020/21 season.

An experienced educator, teacher, and entrepreneur, Caroline is the founder of BioBrain, an interactive STEM education platform for secondary school Biology, Chemistry, and Physics students.

e: directorprograms@plslsc.com.au
m: 0417 526 057

Andrew Sutherland
Secretary

Andrew has over 30 years of experience in the Departments of Treasury & Finance, Justice, and the Office of Public Prosecutions, focusing on capital works, business case development, environmental, and property management.

He served as a community representative for the Queenscliff Hub redevelopment with Queenscliffe Council and Regional Development Victoria. Passionate about heritage protection, Andrew has worked with government agencies to restore the WW2 Army huts at Pt Lonsdale Lighthouse and is currently involved in a Victorian Government project to preserve heritage-listed maritime and defence structures around the Pt Lonsdale headland.

e: secretary@plslsc.com.au
m: 0412051513

Stuart Will
Treasurer

Stuart is a senior finance executive and qualified Chartered Accountant with over 20 years’ experience as a CFO, successfully managing finance and non-finance functions across various industries. His strengths include overseeing operating cash flow and capital works programs.

A former Nipper parent, Stuart has served as Treasurer and Board Member of Camberwell Hockey Club since 2013. He is also a proud supporter of The Mirabel Foundation, which supports children orphaned or abandoned due to parental drug use.

e: treasurer@plslsc.com.au
m: 0424 750 637

Emma Harrison
Director (Commercial)

Emma has extensive experience in fundraising and marketing within the Not-for-Profit sector. She actively serves on several philanthropic boards focused on health, education, research, and social welfare, and has played a key role in the success of social enterprise initiatives across these areas.

e: directorcommercial@plslsc.com.au
m: 0417 033 059

Life Saving Executive

 

Jess Robinson
Club Captain

clubcaptain@plslsc.com.au

Will Adcock
Club Vice-Captain
(Life Saving Services)

clubvicecaptain@plslsc.com.au

Andrew McCredie
Club Vice-Captain
(Gear and Equipment)

clubvicecaptain@plslsc.com.au

 

Programs Executive

Caroline Cotton
Director (Programs)

directorprograms@plslsc.com.au
0417 526 057

Lauren Callahan
Director of Youth Programs

lauren.callahan@plslsc.com.au

Andrew Taylor
Director (Membership & Leadership Development)

directormld@plslsc.com.au

Justine Cain
Director (Training and Assessment)

directortrainingandassessment@plslsc.com.au

Josh Vaughn
Director (Aquatic Sports)

irbcaptain@plslsc.com.au

 

Commercial Executive

Emma Harrison
Director (Commercial)

directorcommercial@plslsc.com.au
0417 033 059

Claire Gourlay
Director (Marketing)

directormarketing@plslsc.com.au

 
 

Life Saving Area

Grace BartonPatrol Roster Coordinator

Grace Barton
Patrol Roster Coordinator

patrolroster@plslsc.com.au

Kye Gray
Powercraft Officer

powercraftofficer@plslsc.com.au

Will Gourlay
Operational Vehicle Officer

ovo@plslsc.com.au

Ruby Keon-Cohen
First Aid Officer

firstaidofficer@plslsc.com.au

Josh Brien
Patrol Gear Officer

patrolgear@plslsc.com.au

Will Adcock
Patrol Standards Officer

patrolstandards@plslsc.com.au

 
 

Training and Assessment AREa

Justine Cain
Director of Training and Assessment

directortrainingandassessment@plslsc.com.au

Charlie Gough
Deputy Director of Training and Assessment

training@plslsc.com.au

Ben Van Doren
Adult Bronze Officer

adultbronze@plslsc.com.au

Sam Murray
Skills Maintenance Officer

requal@plslsc.com.au

finance area

Helen Slattery
Grants Officer

grants@plslsc.com.au

Joe Murphy
Director (Property)

directorproperty@plslsc.com.au

Now recruiting
Director
(Ripview Swim Classic)

directorrvsc@plslsc.com.au

Administration area

Andrew Sutherland
Secretary

secretary@plslsc.com.au
0412051513

James Coutie
Assistant Secretary

assistantsecretary@plslsc.com.au

Bunny Carrigan
Committee Support

committeesupport@plslsc.com.au

Charlie Pitney
Member Protection & Equality Officer

mpeo@plslsc.com.au

Judy Johnston
Club Historian and Non-current Member Recognition

historian@plslsc.com.au

 

Assurance Officer
Position vacant - contact Secretary@plslsc.com.au if you’re interested in getting involved.

Complaints Handling Officer
Position vacant - contact Secretary@plslsc.com.au if you’re interested in getting involved.

CLUBHOUSE ADMINISTRATION

Caroline Woods
Office Manager

accounts@plslsc.com.au

Jaci Chin-Jewson
Admin Coordinator Membership Officer

office@plslsc.com.au

Jay Epstein
Venue & Hospitality Manager

venue@plslsc.com.au

Ronnie Hutchison
Coordinator, Silver Salties

silversalties@plslsc.com.au

youth programS area

Lauren Callahan
Director Youth Programs

lauren.callahan@plslsc.com.au

Matthew Hopper
Summer Nippers Program Coordinator

nippers@plslsc.com.au

Sarah James
Starfish Nippers Coordinator

starfishnippers@plslsc.com.au

Emme Golightly
Summer Nippers Program Administrator

membership & Leadership Development area

Jodhi West
Director (Membership & Leadership Development)

 

Caitlin Robinson
Junior Club Captain

juniorclubcaptain@plslsc.com.au

Community Engagement Officer
Matt Morris

communityengagement@plslsc.com.au

Member Engagement Officer
Position vacant - contact Secretary@plslsc.com.au if you’re interested in getting involved.

Marketing, Fundraising & communications area

Claire Gourlay
Director (Marketing)

directormarketing@plslsc.com.au

Communications Officer
Position vacant - contact Secretary@plslsc.com.au if you’re interested in getting involved.

 

Property area

Joe Murphy
Director (Property)

directorproperty@plslsc.com.au

Clubhouse & Beach Base Supervisor
Roger Lloyd

supervisorclubhouse@plslsc.com.au

Environment & Sustainability Officer
Position vacant - contact Secretary@plslsc.com.au if you’re interested in getting involved.

OH&S Officer
Position vacant - contact Secretary@plslsc.com.au if you’re interested in getting involved.

Aquatic Sports Area

Josh Vaughan
Director (Aquatic Sports)

directoaquaticspots@plslsc.com.au

Daniel Carey
Stingers Coordinator

stingers@plslsc.com.au

Peter Allen
Surf Boat Captain

surfboatcaptain@plslsc.com.au

Vacant
IRB Captain

irbcaptain@plslsc.com.au