Justin Simpson

Chief Executive Officer

Justin, in his role as CEO at Habitat for Humanity Victoria, is committed to supporting transformational change for people experiencing adversity and who need support to access affordable and appropriate housing.

His professional experience includes working in for-purpose, community and volunteer-based organisations, fostering teams, building strategy and enabling mission fulfilment.

Jenny Curtis

Family Services Coordinator & Assistant to Executive Director

Jenny has been with Habitat since September 2016. Her previous work experience has been in Administration and as a Residential Liaison Officer with a not for profit organisation overseeing over 400 Independent Living units for people over 55. She has had various roles volunteering within her local community and Church over 25 years. Jenny is currently involved in Women’s Ministry and contributes to the events team at her church.

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Phillip Wright

ReStore Manager

Phil Wright, with Chemistry and Management degrees, worked in sales and management roles within the Chemical Industry, most recently with Dow Chemical. His areas of focus are on developing our volunteering program, growing our corporates partnerships, communications and assisting Habitat for Humanity to develop strategies for growth.

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Phil connects most with the Habitat cause because of the very significant contribution we make to families under significant stress due to the current housing affordability crisis. Making a difference is important and in particular he's “passionate about the opportunity presented to the children of our partner families, for generational change, to see dramatic change in the likely outcome for their lives”.

David Bryce

Volunteer Programs Supervisor

David leads HFHV’s Brush with Kindness program, partnering with corporate volunteer teams and volunteers from the local community to fulfil small scale projects such as painting and gardening for housing organisations and individuals in need.

David has a heart for helping those who have a rough start to their lives, believing that as Jesus sided with the poor to lift them up, therefore we as the privileged should also come alongside them, give them a hand, showing Gods love and impartiality.   

Andrew Paice

Finance Manager

Andrew  leads Habitat for Humanity Victoria's  finance and administration function,  ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, budgeting and cash flow management and adherence to  statutory requirements.

With a life long passion for assisting others, particularly in the area of community social welfare, Andrew  enjoys collaborating with colleagues and building solid relationships with stakeholders, donors/partners, Board members and volunteers. 

Andrew holds a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) and is a CPA with many years’ experience both in Australia and internationally  in a wide variety of organisational settings. 

Kristie Cutler

Volunteer Engagement Coordinator

Kristie is responsible for recruiting and inducting volunteers to our ReStore Kilsyth South team  and  assists with volunteer management, retention and appreciation focused activities.  Kristie also assists  with  the administration of our Build Days and Brush with Kindness volunteer projects.

Having worked in the social welfare sector and with experience in volunteer coordination, Kristie has a long held a passion for serving others, particularly vulnerable  members of our community.  
 

 Through her social work roles Kristie has worked to support numerous clients with housing issues. 

Robert Hutchison

Operations  Coordinator and Analyst

Robert coordinates warehousing and logistics at Habitat for Humanity Victoria’s Kilsyth South ReStore and provides analytics support to our broader operations.

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With experience in assisting homeless and unstable housing communities, Robert values the opportunity to support Habitat for Humanity Victoria’s partner families in developing sustainable and long-term housing security.

Robert’s professional background includes management, business analytics, logistics, and operation of a personal business.

Heather Brock

ReStore Online Sales Coordinator

Heather plays a key role in managing online sales for Habitat for Humanity Victoria's ReStore social enterprise.

Heather has a love of meeting new people and passion for the work the organisation does in helping families find their forever home. 
 

Having been a supervisor in manufacturing of white goods and heating products for over 20 years, Heather is experienced in production planning, setting sales targets as well as maintaining quality standards.