National Trust of Australia (Victoria) Board of Directors

Gary Singer is a respected leader whose multi-faceted career spans law, property development, local government, and community advocacy. With qualifications in both Economics and Law, Gary has served as a consultant, lawyer, and firm manager at Simon Parsons & Co Lawyers, and is admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria. 

From 2004 to 2008, Gary served as Deputy Lord Mayor of Melbourne, a period marked by major social and cultural advancements in the city. A strong advocate for equality and inclusion, he championed initiatives that recognised diverse communities and strengthened Melbourne’s cultural identity. His leadership contributed to the establishment of Victoria’s first Relationships Declaration Register. 

Gary’s broad experience across government, legal practice, business, and community advocacy – combined with his deep commitment to heritage, culture, and public value – brings significant strength and diversity of skills to the National Trust of Australia (Victoria). H

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  

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  

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  

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  

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