Skills and experience

Peter currently serves as Executive Officer Resources, overseeing the Resources Ministry Centre of over 100 staff within the Uniting Church SA which includes investment, human resources, information technology, finance, property, insurance, WHS and Uniting Venues SA.

Peter’s achievements in this role include oversight of the Mission and Service Fund including negotiating and achieving a balanced operating budget, development and management of capital budgets for major building projects, establishment of IT&T team, the Risk Management Committee and the WHS function in the church, and initiated and managed a change to the Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (S.A.) 1976-77 Act and developed financial plans for the restructuring of the Uniting Church Synod and Presbyteries.

Formal qualifications and memberships

Graduate Australian Institute of Company Directors
Graduate Certificate in Counselling
Certified Practising Accountant
Associate Diploma in Business (Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations)
Bachelor of Arts in Accountancy
Member - Australian Institute of Company Directors
Member - Australian Certified Practising Accountants
Member - Australian Human Resource Institute
Affiliate of the Governance Institute of Australia Ltd

Current Appointments

Property Officer, Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (S.A.)
Director/Secretary, Uniting Church SA Investment Fund Limited
Member Community Corporation #41407
Member, Resources Board
Chair, Uniting Venues SA
Chair, Risk Management Committee
Chair and Co – Convenor, Ethical Investment Working Group
Chair, WHS All Site Working Group
Committee Member, Uniting Church Investment Committee
Secretary, Human Resource and Remuneration Committee
Member, Stipends Committee

What do you like the best about your role with UC Invest?

I feel privileged to be a part of the Uniting Church Investment Committee, working alongside its members who serve with dedication and energy. The committee share their extensive expertise generously and with good will.

What is the best advice you have received about life?

True humility is not thinking less of yourself. It's thinking of yourself less.