The VCOSS team

We’re a small, passionate and purpose-driven team.

If you’re interested in a career at VCOSS please keep your eyes on our job vacancies.

New positions are also advertised in our fortnightly newsletter Amplify.

Details of the VCOSS Board can be found here.

Please direct all correspondence through our contact page or via the VCOSS Media Hub (journalists only).

VCOSS CEO Juanita Pope

Juanita Pope was appointed CEO of VCOSS in November 2023, having previously served as Interim CEO and a VCOSS Board member.

A lawyer and consultant specialising in the for-purpose sector, Juanita has 20 years’ experience in not-for-profit governance and leadership.

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VCOSS Directors

Libby Buckingham

Thriving Communities

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Deborah Fewster

Policy and Advocacy

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Ryan Sheales

Communications

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Rosanna Carè

Corporate Services

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Disability Advocacy Resource Unit

DARU is a dedicated unit working with disability advocacy organisations to promote and protect the rights of Victorians with disability.

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VCOSS acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country. We pay respect to Elders past and present, and to emerging leaders. Our business is conducted our business on sovereign, unceded Aboriginal land.