Joining Mission Australia as CEO in 2022, Sharon Callister adopts a servant-leadership style, and is an honest, accountable and authentic leader. Sharon has a strong strategic focus, is passionate about ensuring the best possible outcomes for clients and committed to Mission Australia’s vision of an Australia where everyone has a safe home and can thrive.

She combines extensive experience in the Christian not-for-profit sector with in-depth knowledge of managing large community service organisations, particularly within the aged care and social services sectors.

Previously, Sharon held roles including CEO of the Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Association Queensland, and CEO of The Salvation Army Aged Care Plus overseeing several residential services, retirement villages and staff. Sharon also trained as a Registered Nurse and worked at St Vincent’s Hospital earlier in her career.

Sharon holds a Graduate Diploma from the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a Master of Business Administration, a Bachelor Degree in Health Administration and is a Registered Nurse. She currently worships at Sacred Heart Church Mona Vale.