Brian Smith

I have been executive officer of the Local Community Services Association (LCSA) since 1st March 2006. I was attracted to LCSA by its commitment to social justice and community development and because I value the role of local, community based organisations.

I migrated from the UK in 1971 as a recently qualified, civil engineer and worked on the construction of the coal railways in central Queensland for two years. I have spent most of my working life within the Uniting Church, serving as a lay pastor in north-west Queensland, parish minister in Townsville, social justice officer for the Synod of South Australia, National Director of Frontier Services (the church’s work in remote areas) and Superintendent of Parramatta Mission. In these roles I was involved in a wide range of advocacy and service delivery and developed skills in organizational change, strategic planning and conflict resolution.

I have served on the national boards of the Royal Flying Doctor Service and Lifeline.

I am married to Sue, who teaches at Fairfield West Primary School, and have three adult sons, Stephen, David and Michael.