Executive Team
Role of the Executive Team
The Executive Director is responsible for the day-to-day management of the activities of BSL as delegated by the Board. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Executive Team is responsible for the implementation of organisational strategies, development of policies and management of issues and of the performance of the organisation.
Executive Team


Dr Lucia Boxelaar is currently Deputy Executive Director, having previously led BSL’s portfolio of community programs – Children’s Programs, Youth Services, Work, Economic Security and Social Inclusion and Strategic Partnerships.
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Ismo Rama joined the Social Policy and Research Centre (SPARC) in February 2022 as Deputy Director.
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Susan Hall is the Acting Director of BSL's National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
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Professor Shelley Mallett leads the research and policy work of BSL and has a joint position with the University of Melbourne as a Professorial Fellow of Social Policy.
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Melinda Moore is the Acting Director of BSL’s portfolio of community programs – Children’s Programs, Youth Services, Work, Economic Security and Social Inclusion and Strategic Partnerships.
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Niamh O’Malley began leading the Shared Services division in September 2018.
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Lisa Rollinson is currently Acting Director of Aged Care Services, having previously worked in BSL’s NDIS Division as Acting Deputy Director.
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