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Our Team
Our Team

Branch Leadership

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David Bliss

SDA Newcastle & Northern Branch Secretary
David has represented the Union and its members for 25 years in enterprise bargaining with local, national and international retailers, fast food operators and pharmaceutical manufacturers.
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Deb Dunning

SDA Newcastle & Northern Branch Assistant Secretary
Deb has been working for the SDA Newcastle & Northern Branch since 2012 as an Organiser, passionately fighting to help members stand up for themselves & be a voice for those that could not.
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Organisers

Our team of Union Organisers and Union Recruiters are your face-to-face contact at work. They are regularly out in stores and on-site to chat about any issues in your workplace.

Whether it’s about your latest pay rise or workplace safety, our team is dedicated to keeping you informed.

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Sue Sneesby

Union Organiser
Karla Gunther

Karla Gunther

Union Organiser
Troy Woods

Troy Woods

Union Organiser
Greg Moore

Greg Moore

Union Organiser
Ruby Coventry

Ruby Coventry

Union Organiser

Recruiters

Our team of Union Organisers and Union Recruiters are your face-to-face contact at work. They are regularly out in stores and on-site to chat about any issues in your workplace.

Whether it’s about your latest pay rise or workplace safety, our team is dedicated to keeping you informed.

Michael Owen

Michael Owen

Union Recruiter
Belinda Urquhart

Belinda Urquhart

Union Recruiter
Tracey Ryan (2)

Tracey Ryan

Union Recruiter

Industrial Team

Our Industrial Team have extensive experience in providing expert advice and representation on any workplace matter, our team is always fighting for the best outcomes for our members.

Brendon Lott

Brendon Lott

Industrial Officer
Isobel Carr

Isobel Carr

Case Manager

Information Officers

Our Information Officers have extensive experience in providing expert advice and resolving complex issues.

Whether you need guidance on a roster change, support against workplace bullying, assistance in securing your rights, or simply have a question about your pay, our team is here to help.

Zak Holgate

Zak Holgate

Information Officer
Claudia Nock

Claudia Nock

Information Officer