Learn more about how our organisation is set up, structured, and directed.
We are a non-government,not-for-profit children, family & community services agency which works in partnership with Martin James Foundation, a global charitable group delivering services & support across Europe, Asia Pacific & Canada.Our CEO Dr Dianne Jackson leads the organisation alongside our board.
Each state has a dedicated Director responsible for business strategy, development and day-to-day operations. And all our entities are fully reviewed by our global auditor.
Our operating structure reflects our culture with a short, simple chain between strategy and service delivery. Throughout the organisation, our systems and internal controls ensure that we comply with statutory, regulatory and internal policies and procedures in all the jurisdictions we operate in.
Dr Dianne Jackson
CEO
Dianne is the CEO for Key Assets Australia. Dr Jackson has more than 30 years’ experience in the government, community and philanthropy sectors and brings with her a wealth of experience in executive leadership, policy, research and advocacy for the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable Australians.
Awards:
2020 ProBono Impact 25 Shortlisted nominee
2013 Telstra Business Woman’s Awards Finalist NSW – Community and Government
2010 Winner European Early Childhood Research Association Practitioner Research Award
Specialties:
Strategic ‘insider/outsider’ – leveraging professional practice and management, sector development, research and policy
Stakeholder and network engagement
Not-for-profit/for purpose leadership and management
Early childhood development
Child and family services
Organisational culture and systemic change
Policy development
National and international advocacy
Wenda Donaldson
Chief Operating Officer
Wenda is an accomplished public sector and not-for-profit senior executive with extensive experience in leadership roles across various large-scale community service organisations. In addition to her Board Director role at Ambulance Victoria, Wenda served as a General Manager at Uniting Victoria/Tasmania and State Director at the Australian Red Cross, where she championed both systemic and local level reforms to advance outcomes for those experiencing vulnerability or marginalisation.
Wenda is particularly driven by the importance of creating supportive and nurturing family environments to help children thrive. Her strategic vision and operational acumen have consistently enabled her to drive impactful change. Wenda's passion for organisations that foster well-being and development is evident in her career-long dedication to improving community outcomes through innovative and client-focused initiatives.
Wenda is particularly excited to support KAA to realise their strategic aspirations, through the position of Chief Operating Officer.
Wayne Box
Chief Financial Officer
Wayne joined Key Assets Australia as CFO in March 2024. He is passionate about deploying his skills to a thriving organisation that can deliver lasting community benefit.
Wayne is a Chartered Accountant who brings extensive experience in financial and technology strategies across media, performing arts, major events, Government, and for-purpose sectors. He leads the Finance, IT, and Governance, Risk, and Compliance teams, leveraging his expertise in stakeholder engagement and innovation.