Our People

Wangarang’s Board And Executive

Our Leadership

At Wangarang, strong leadership is the foundation of our commitment to empowering people with disabilities and enriching our community. Our governance structure is built on a clear distinction between the strategic oversight provided by our Board of Directors and the operational leadership delivered by our Executive team.

The Role of the Board

Our skills-based Board of Directors brings together a diverse group of professionals with deep expertise across finance, disability services, community services, business development, people and culture, law, and business. This collective experience ensures that Wangarang is guided by informed, ethical, and forward-thinking leadership.

The Board is responsible for:

Strategic Direction
Setting and reviewing the long-term vision and strategic priorities of Wangarang to ensure we continue to meet the evolving needs of our community.
Governance and Compliance
Upholding the highest standards of governance, transparency, and accountability in line with regulatory and legal obligations.

Risk Oversight
Identifying and managing strategic and operational risks to safeguard the organisation’s sustainability and reputation.
CEO Performance and Support
Appointing, supporting, and evaluating the performance of the Chief Executive Officer to ensure effective leadership and delivery of our mission.

The Executive Team

Led by the CEO, our Executive team is responsible for the day-to-day management of Wangarang. This includes implementing the strategic plan, managing operations, leading our workforce, and ensuring high-quality service delivery. The Executive team works closely with the Board to provide insights, report on performance, and drive continuous improvement across the organisation.

Together, the Board and Executive team ensure that Wangarang remains a trusted, innovative, and impactful organisation—committed to creating opportunities and inclusion for people with disabilities

CHRIS RAWLINS

Chief Executive Officer

Chris’s career spans multiple decades and industries including insurance, local and federal Government, and non-profits organisations delivering aged, disability and community services. He has lived in Orange since 2018 and been CEO since June 2025. His executive leadership roles have included strategy, IT, marketing, quality, digital transformation and governance portfolios. Chris holds a Bachelor or Economics (Social Science), a Masters of Marketing and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Susan Williams

Deputy CEO

Susan began her career at Wangarang in 1994, marking the start of a long-standing commitment to the organisation. She has worked across multiple areas of the business, gaining a comprehensive understanding of Wangarang’s operations. Throughout her tenure, Susan has witnessed and adapted to significant changes within the disability services sector. She was appointed as Human Resources Manager in 2011 and as Deputy CEO in 2021.  Susan holds a Diploma in Human Resources Management along with certifications in Disability, Training & Assessment and Small Business Management.