Hockey Victoria - Board of Directors & Staff

Chief Executive Officer - Andrew Skillern (He/Him)

• Key contact in relation to strategy and business development for Hockey Victoria
• Key contact for all matters relating to Hockey Australia, the Hockey Victoria Board or Sub Committee queries including AGM, Club & Association Forums etc.
• Key contact in relation to the strategy and future direction of HC Melbourne & their participation in the Sultana Bran Hockey One League.
• Victorian Government relations.
• Key contact for sponsorship and commercial partnerships.
• Other matters relating to the future development of hockey in Victoria.

Phone: (03) 9448 2100     Email: askillern@hockeyvictoria.org.au

Finance Coordinator 

• Key contact for financial reporting.
• Coordinate the preparation of the budgets.
• Responsible for the Tax obligations at Hockey Victoria.
• Manage finance software and procedures.
• Accounts payable and receivable management.
• Casual payroll.
• Credit card reconciliations.
• Weekly/fortnightly payment run.

Phone: (03) 9448 2100     Email: accounts@hockeyvictoria.org.au

General Manager – High Performance - Lachlan Anderson

• Key contact in relation to:
  • HV’s Player Development Programs
  • Operations of HV’s State Teams
  • Deployment of Coaches and Team Officials to manage the state teams. 
  • Victorian Institute of Sport to manage elite players workloads and training schedules throughout the year. 
  • Overseas playing opportunities for talented players

Phone:  (03) 9448 2150      Email: landerson@hockeyvictoria.org.au 

State Team & Athlete Pathway Administration Manager - James McCallum

• Key contact in relation to:
  • Operations of HV’s State Teams
  • State Team nominations process
  • Appointment and training of State Team officials
  • Interstate accommodation, flights and transfers relating to the travelling Victorian teams. 
  • High Performance Pathway Uniforms. 

Phone: 0488 221 858 or (03) 9448 2151     Email: jmccallum@hockeyvictoria.org.au

Education & Pathways Coordinator – Mili Arrotea

• Assist with High Performance Pathway Programs
• Assist Game Development Department with Coach and Officials Education initiatives

Phone:  (03) 9448 2111     Email: marrotea@hockeyvictoria.org.au

Athlete Coach & Development Manager - Mitch Hayde

• Manager High Performance Pathway Programs

Phone:  (03) 9448 2111     Email: mhayde@hockeyvictoria.org.au

Masters Coordinator - Bill West

• Oversee all Masters HP Programs 

Email: bwest@hockeyvictoria.org.au or HVMasters@hockeyvictoria.org.au

General Manager - Commercial Operations & HC Melbourne - Ben Seccull (He/Him)

Commercial Operations: 

• Oversee the smooth business operations of HV including customer service, communication and first line Affiliate and member support.
• Oversee the delivery of all of Hockey Victoria’s supplier agreements
• Source new sponsors for HV and HC Melbourne as well as management of all existing partnerships.
• Oversee and manage HVs Marketing & Communications including content development and execution, as well as media relations.
• Oversee the development of the digital tools and resources of Hockey Victoria (including new website).

Hockey Club Melbourne 

• Oversee HC Melbourne Home Matches, off-field Events and community engagement activities
• Oversee ticketing, membership and merchandise for HC Melbourne
• Oversee the Marketing & Communications activities of HC Melbourne
• Collaborate with the General Manager – Government Relations & Melbourne Cobras to achieve efficiencies and maximise across the two hockey one franchises.

Phone: (03) 9448 2110     Email: bseccull@hockeyvictoria.org.au

Partnerships Manager - Steven Lee Fitton

• Manage the Hockey Club Melbourne & Melbourne Cobras Player Sponsorship Programs.
• Manage the HC Melbourne and Melbourne Cobras Membership & Ticketing program.
• Support the HV Executive with Team Sponsorship acquisition for HC Melbourne and Melbourne Cobras, as well as Hockey Victoria Sponsorship
• In conjunction with GM Commercial Operations & HC Melbourne, oversee the roll out of the new websites for Melbourne Cobras, HC Melbourne and Hockey Victoria.
• Oversee the relationship with HV’s Managed Service Provider and all IT needs

Phone: (03) 9448 2103     Email: sfitton@hockeyvictoria.org.au

Events Manager – Keegan Watson (He/Him)

• Lead Stand Out Cup, Women & Girls Breakfast, HV Awards Night & GF Day Function
• Support the delivery of JCC, JSC, SCC, HC Melbourne Home Matches, Men's Health Lunch and Business to Business Lunch
• Provide administration & registration support during peak periods of the year

Phone: (03) 9448 2124 Email: kwatson@hockeyvictoria.org.au

Events Coordinator – Seayne Ciappara

• Support Hockey Victoria event delivery including Stand Out Cup, Women & Girls Breakfast, HV Awards Night & GF Day Function
• Support the delivery of JCC, JSC, SCC, HC Melbourne Home Matches, Men's Health Lunch and Business to Business Lunch
• Provide administration & registration support during peak periods of the year

 Phone: (03) 9448 2116 Email: sciappara@hockeyvictoria.org.au

Marketing & Communications Manager (High Performance & HC Melbourne) – Greta Hutchings (She/Her)

• Coordinate all written and digital content for all campaigns relating to Hockey Club Melbourne and HV High Performance programs
• Edit and create video content to publish on social media and websites for HC Melbourne and Hockey Victoria High Performance programs
• Coordinate external providers, such as photographers, videographers and graphic designer to achieve high level content.
• Support the delivery of all sponsor benefits relating to digital and promotion materials for HC Melbourne and Hockey Victoria. 
• Production and distribution communication material to Hockey Victoria Affiliates.
• Manage the HC Melbourne & Hockey Victoria High Performance social accounts and websites

Phone: (03) 9448 2108 Email: ghutchings@hockeyvictoria.org.au

Marketing & Communications Manager (Hockey Victoria & Melbourne Cobras) – Jake Creech

• Coordinate all written and digital content for all campaigns relating to Melbourne Cobras and Hockey Victoria programs
• Edit and create video content to publish on social media and websites for Melbourne Cobras and Hockey Victoria programs
• Coordinate external providers, such as photographers, videographers and graphic designer to achieve high level content.
• Support the delivery of all sponsor benefits relating to digital and promotion materials for Melbourne Cobras and Hockey Victoria
• Production and distribution communication material to Hockey Victoria Affiliates.
• Manage the Melbourne Cobras & Hockey Victoria social accounts and websites

Phone: (03) 9448 2117 Email: jcreech@hockeyvictoria.org.au

Administration Coordinator - Alyssa Mifsud

•    Main point of contact for all general administration enquiries.  
•    Key contact for enquiries relating to RevSport in the membership and events spaces.  
•    Coordinate HV Affiliation, AGM and Annual Report
•    Coordination and distribution of Hock-e-Comms to HV Affiliates  
•    Support the HV High Performance Department with administration tasks
•    Support the ticketing and membership activities of both HC Melbourne and Melbourne Cobras

Phone: (03) 9448 2100 Email: admin@hockeyvictoria.org.au

General Manager - Hockey Operations - David Bourke (He/Him)

Key contact for:

• LEC delivery and administration
• National Intergrity Framework
• Affiliates in relation to support facility development
• Other matters relating to the future structure and offerings of traditional and non-traditional hockey formats.
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Phone: 0429 414 799     Email: dbourke@hockeyvictoria.org.au

Competitions Manager - Denise Smith

Key Contact in relation to:

• Oversees all Competition matters
• Main contact for Senior Winter Competition structure, fixtures, gradings and match disputes
• Competition discipline matters
• Indoor hockey

Phone: (03) 9448 2114 Email: dsmith@hockeyvictoria.org.au

Competitions Coordinator - Damien Deefholts (They/Them)

Key contact in relation to:

• Officials roster delivered across HV’s Competitions and Events.
• Masters Competition Grading process fixtures, fines and match disputes.
• Term 1 and Term 4 Summer Hockey.

Phone: (03) 9448 2112     Email: ddeefholts@hockeyvictoria.org.au

Competitions Coordinator - Joshua May

Key contact in relation to:

• Junior Competition Structure, fixture and season dates.
• Junior Competition grading process, fixtures, fines and match disputes.
• Under 8/10 Competitions

Email: jmay@hockeyvictoria.org.au

Participation & Engagement Manager - Rochelle Slade

Key contact in relation to:

• Oversee the State-wide Roadshow programs
• Hookin2Hockey Program
• Teacher Professional Development
• Inclusive Hockey Programs

Phone: (03) 9448 2105  Email: rslade@hockeyvictoria.org.au

Regional Workforce & Development Manager – Jason La Rocca

Key contact to all 12 Regional Associations in relation to:

• Identifying and developing workforce challenges & solutions
• Shared services implementation and management
• Growth & retention of volunteers & participants
• Regulatory compliance

Phone: (03) 9448 2123 or 0437 035 812     Email: jlarocca@hockeyvictoria.org.au

Schools & Junior Recruitment Officer -

• • Coordination of the State-wide Roadshow
  • Hookin2Hockey Program delivery
  • State Sporting Schools Program
  • New club and program development in the outer Northern and Western suburbs of Melbourne.

Email:

Regional Zone Developers

Coach Zone Developers:

• Northwest Zone - Kate Gifford (northwestcoach@hockeyvictoria.org.au)
• Southwest Zone - Paul Schram (southwestcoach@hockeyvictoria.org.au)
• Gippsland Zone - Peter Scott (gippslandcoach@hockeyvictoria.org.au)

Umpire Zone Developers:

• Northwest Zone - Corey Harrison (northwestumpire@hockeyvictoria.org.au)
• Southwest Zone - Samantha Giorlando (southwestumpire@hockeyvictoria.org.au)
• Gippsland Zone - Aisha Alim (gippslandumpire@hockeyvictoria.org.au)

General Manager – Government Relations & Melbourne Cobras - Brad Vanderwert

Government Relations

• With the HV CEO Lead Hockey Victoria’s Government Relationships & opportunities at both State & Commonwealth level.
• Oversee and support the relevant HV departments regarding all Government grant applications and opportunities.
• Support Affiliates with engagement with local and State Governments as it relates to facilities.
• Work with the HV CEO to prepare budget submissions in advance of annual state and federal budgets.
• Identify & apply for new Government funding opportunities which can support HVs Strategic ambition.
• Identify new Government funding opportunities internationally to support HVs Strategic ambition.

Melbourne Cobras

• Oversee ticketing, membership, merchandise and corporate Events for Melbourne Cobras.
• Oversee Cobras Home Matches.
• New partnerships for Melbourne Cobras as well as management of all existing partnerships.
• Oversee the Membership, Marketing & Communications activities of Melbourne Cobras.
• Oversee community engagement and development initiatives for Melbourne Cobras.
• In conjunction with the General Manager – High Performance recruit the Head Coaches of the Melbourne Cobras.

Phone: (03)9448 2104     Email: bvanderwert@hockeyvictoria.org.au