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Jillian Christie
Chief Executive Officer

Jillian Christie holds current AHPRA registration in Division 1 nursing, Post Graduate qualifications in Acute Adult Psychiatry, Disability and Clinical Instruction.

She has a 30 year career in the health sector, spanning across various clinical areas.

She has extensive experience in driving organisational change, & was responsible for re-launching A Plus Personnel into the Victorian market, increasing profits, in preparation for sale of the company.

Jill commenced as the Chief Executive Officer at Monkami, an adult disability service provider in 2012. Jill’s appointment follows on from her success in the private sector as the Managing Director of Simply Settled Simply Safe, an organisation with exceptional credentials in delivering tailored clinical training to both the corporate and government sectors.

Jillian is also mum to three children and views this as her greatest achievement.

Karina Hogan
General Manager

Karina Hogan holds a Post Graduate qualification in Social Science has successfully completed 2 years of Post Graduate training in Applied Systems Theory & Family Therapy / Family Inclusive Practice, has a Diploma in Business Management and registered certifications in Training and Assessment and Government Investigations.

Karina has a 27 year history of working in the community service sector focussing on the areas of acute homelessness, housing and intensive youth services, in particular working with persons who were disconnected in society due to their chronic mental health issues, trauma related at risk behaviours and exposure to family violence and addictions.

7 years ago Karina moved into the Disability Sector, being appointed to the position of General Manager at Monkami.

Within this position she oversights the operations and service delivery functions ensuring that a person with a disability can experience life and engage in a variety of opportunities within the community.

Catherine Roberts
Manager, Corporate Risk, Governance & Compliance

Catherine Roberts holds Post Graduate qualifications in Social Science and studies in Quality Review Processes within Health and Community Services and Workplace Training and Assessment.

With over 20 years working in the not-for-profit sector, Catherine has worked in a variety of settings including homelessness, housing, addiction, mental health, youth, education and training.  Her experience include operations management, human resources, project management, risk, safety, quality management, accreditation, audit, governance and compliance.  Catherine commenced working within the disability sector 3 years ago.   

Catherine has a proven capacity to work collaboratively with a wide range of groups.  Her passion for quality systems and compliance coupled with a strong advocacy for social connectedness and justice brings strengths to her current role as Manager, Corporate Risk, Governance and Compliance.

Published: 16th June, 2020

Updated: 23rd January, 2023

Author: Tahlia Stephens

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Croydon Victoria 3136
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