Sydney Coastal Council Group Secretariat

Sarah Joyce
The Executive Director provides advice, leadership and organizational management of SCCG’s Strategic Plan 2019-2029. She also manages major issues and projects relating to coastal and estuarine management and is responsible for all negotiations with stakeholders including State and Federal Governments.
Sarah Joyce has an extensive background in environmental planning, natural resource management, policy development and public consultation within state government.

Jacqui McLeod
The Principal Project Officer’s key role is supporting the Technical Committee, delivering key projects including grant funded projects, advising on advocacy and governance issues and preparing submissions on coastal and estuarine management and policy reforms.
As an environmental scientist, Jacqui has experience across coastal and catchment management in local government, environmental assessment and planning approvals in state government and private sector consulting.

Maddison Costello
The Office Manager provides secretariat and project support to the Executive Director and Project Officer. Maddison has experience in similar secretariat positions and is excited to be assisting the SCCG in her role as Office Manager.