National Trust of Australia (Victoria) Board of Directors

The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) Board consists of a Chairman, Deputy Chairman and 9 Directors.

Our vision is to ensure our diverse heritage is protected and respected, contributing to strong, vibrant and prosperous communities.

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Mr Lachlan Molesworth

Mr Lachlan Molesworth

Chair (since 22 Nov 2025) & Director (since 2017).

Lachlan is a Barrister that practices in commercial and public law, with experience in heritage and planning law. Lachlan is on the board of the Law Council of Australia, is a part-time academic and Senior Fellow at The University of Melbourne law school, and professional author for Thomson Reuters. He has worked in senior levels of the Commonwealth Government in the Treasury portfolio and plays the bagpipes. 

  

Qualifications 

  • MBA (Distinction) (University of Oxford)  
  • LLB (University of Melbourne)  
  • BEng (Civil) (University of Melbourne)  
  • Grad Dip Leg Prac (College of Law)  

 

NTAV Responsibilities 

  • Board Director  
  • Chair of the National Trusts of Australia (Australian Council of National Trusts) 
  • Deputy Chair of the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) 
  • Chair of the Finance & Audit Committee of the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) 
Mr Jason Kambovski

Mr Jason Kambovski

Deputy Chair & Director (since 2023)

Jason has more than 28 years experience in the Financial Services sector, including over 20 years working in the Australian Banking industry covering multiple sectors. He is currently Westpac Institutional Bank’s Global Head of Public Sector, and leads a team of specialised banking professionals who service the needs of the Commonwealth, State/Territory and Local Governments, including State-Owned Corporations, Government Business Enterprises and Governments’ globally.  Prior to joining Westpac, Jason worked with the Commonwealth Bank for over 13 years, in addition to time spent at Perpetual Trustees and Deloitte.  

  

Jason is currently a Non-executive Director on the Board of Barwon Water. He was most recently a Non-Executive Director and Deputy Chair of South East Water, Chair of their Finance Assurance and Risk Management Committee, and a Director of Iota Services Pty Ltd. He has previously been a Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee of Lower Murray Urban and Rural Water Authority. 

  

Qualifications 

  • Bachelor of Commerce (Deakin) 
  • Bachelor of Laws (Deakin) 
  • Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors 

 

NTAV Responsibilities 

  • Board Director  
  • Member of the Governance & Risk Committee  
  • Member of the Finance & Audit Committee  

 

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Mr Barry Janes

Mr Barry Janes

Director (since 2023)

Barry has held senior management positions in retailing and as Marketing Director with leading fashion manufacturers. He owned and operated a Facilities Property Management company from 1980 to 1996. He now has business interests in the entertainment industry.    

 

Barry is an active philanthropist. He is on the NGV Foundation Board, Monash Health Foundation Board, and the Foundation and Board of the National Trust of Australia (Vic). He is Trustee of Como House, King’s Trust Patron and Supporter of ACMC Medical Research. 

 

Qualifications  

  • Bachelor of Economics at Hong Kong University (University of Cambridge syllabus).   

 

NTAV Responsibilities 

  • Board Director 
  • Member of the Collections & Cultural Programming Committee 
  • Como Trustee 
  • Director of the National Trust of Victoria Foundation  
Dr Elizabeth Lanyon

Dr Elizabeth Lanyon

Company Secretary (appointed 2022)

Elizabeth Lanyon has been a practising lawyer for over 45 years, with a portfolio career spanning partnership and special counsel at large law firms, associate professor and associate dean at Monash Law School, senior roles in the Victorian public service and board roles at not-for-profits. Her areas of discipline include regulatory policy and practice, finance and consumer law. She has a strong commitment to local community. 

 

Qualifications 

  • BA (Hons) (University of Melbourne) 
  • LLB (Hons) (University of Melbourne) 
  • LLM (University of Melbourne) 
  • MThS (Australian Catholic University) 
  • PhD (Monash University) 
  • Australian Lawyer 

 

NTAV Responsibilities 

  • Company Secretary 
  • Member of the Governance & Risk Committee  
Maddison Miller

Maddison Miller

Director (since 2024)

Maddison is a Darug woman and academic at the University of Melbourne. She has extensive experience in cultural heritage, working in archaeology and cultural heritage policy. Currently her research looks at ways of knowing Country, working with Indigenous and non-Indigenous knowledge holders to care for Country. She is a Councillor with the Biodiversity Council, and an alternate member of the Heritage Council of Victoria. Maddi was a participant in the inaugural Joan Kirner Emerging Leaders Program. 

 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Archaeology (La Trobe University) 
  • Master of Professional Archaeology (La Trobe University) 

 

NTAV Responsibilities 

  • Board Director  
  • Chair of the Aboriginal Advisory Committee  

 

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Ms Sarah Pellegrini

Ms Sarah Pellegrini

Director (since 2023)

Sarah is a communications professional with extensive experience in marketing, corporate communications, content development, stakeholder engagement and media relations for global organisations. She is currently Chief Communications Officer and on the executive management team for ASX-listed logistics company Brambles Ltd, and has previously held roles with Foster’s Group, Qantas and BBC Worldwide and began her career as a journalist at the Herald Sun.  

 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Arts (Journalism) RMIT University  
  • Graduate, Australian Institute of Company Directors 

 

NTAV Responsibilities 

  • Board Director 
  • Member of the Heritage Advocacy Committee  

 

Mr Paul Roser

Mr Paul Roser

Director (since 2023)

Paul is a cultural heritage professional with 25 years’ experience across government and the not-for-profit sector, managing heritage places and working with the community in the recognition, celebration, presentation and care of heritage places.  

 

Paul has been a member of the National Trust since 2008, a volunteer since 1996, and previously worked for the Trust leading the Advocacy team working with government and community groups. He is an Affiliate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. 

 

Qualifications

  • Grad. Dip., Architecture History & Conservation, University of Melbourne 
  • M.A. History, Thames Valley University (UK) 
  • Grad Dip., Management Studies, Brunel University (UK) 
  • B.A., Hons, Modern European History, University of East Anglia (UK) 

 

NTAV Responsibilities 

  • Board Director 
  • Chair of the Heritage Advocacy Committee 
  • Member of the Collection & Cultural Programming Committee 
  • Member of the Aboriginal Advisory Committee 

 

Mr Wesley Spencer

Mr Wesley Spencer

Director (since 2024)

Wesley brings 16 years of architectural expertise, having collaborated with leading architectural practices and construction companies across diverse sectors. 

  

As the founder and principal architect of Wexhaus, he leads a studio specialising in heritage restorations, additions, and consulting services. His expertise has earned him positions on several boards, as well as his role on the Design Assessment Panel for Sandarra. 

  

Throughout his career, Wesley has emerged as a passionate advocate for heritage preservation, sharing his knowledge through various media channels, contributing to news publications, and authoring blog content to raise public awareness about heritage conservation’s vital role in our society. 

 

Qualifications  

  • Master’s of Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies 
  • Bachelor of Architecture 
  • Bachelor of Arts (Architecture)  

 

NTAV Responsibilities 

These have yet to be appointed

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Ms Jodi Weinberg

Ms Jodi Weinberg

Director (since 2023)

Jodi is a chartered accountant and finance professional with extensive experience across a broad range of sectors and industries. 

 

Jodi began her career in external audit at Ernst & Young prior to transitioning to industry where she held prominent roles leading finance functions. 

 

Jodi is currently an associate director within the Finance Advisory service group at KPMG where she supports CFO’s by offering crucial technical accounting advice, strategic counsel on financial matters, and spearheading process improvements.  Beyond her professional endeavours, Jodi is committed to community and social impact and has been actively engaged in numerous volunteering roles throughout her career including the Young Australia Israel Chamber of Commerce. 

  

Qualifications 

  • Registered Chartered Accountant (South African Institute of Chartered Accountants) 
  • Bachelor of Commerce Honours – Accounting (University of Johannesburg) 
  • Bachelor of Commerce – Accounting (University of Johannesburg) 

 

NTAV Responsibilities 

  • Board Director 
  • Member of the Finance and Audit Committee since 2023