Shane is a proud Wakka Wakka and Bundjalung man from Queensland, with executive experience across housing, corrections and professional services sectors in government, non-government and corporate enterprises.
Prior to joining AHL, Shane was the Deputy Secretary of Aboriginal Affairs at the Premier's Department of New South Wales (NSW) Government, leading many large-scale transformation projects with a clear connection to cultural integrity and strategic reform.
Shane’s earlier leadership experience includes Director at PwC Indigenous Consulting, and Chief Executive Officer of the NSW Aboriginal Housing Office (AHO). While at AHO, Shane led organisational transformation and re-established the AHO as a place of innovation and commitment through supporting Aboriginal communities and businesses.
Shane is a purpose-driven and experienced leader with strong commercial acumen and a commitment to community outcomes, which is underpinned by systemic leadership and an entrepreneurial approach.
In 2024, Shane was recognised with a Meritorious Award in the King’s Birthday Honours List for his service to Aboriginal communities in NSW.