The Westpac Life Saver is governed by a Board of Directors.  The Chief Executive Officer and his staff manage the Service on a day to day basis.

Board of Directors

• Jon Donohoe AM (Chairman)
• Daniel Dwyer
• Graham Ford
• John Fraser OAM
• Peter George AM
• Gordon Lang
• Stephen Leahy (Company Secretary)
• David Owens APM

Management Team

• Chief Executive Officer: Stephen Leahy
• Chief Pilot: Peter Yates
• Crew Chief: Tony Wood
• Strategic Development Manager: Craig Roberts
• Finance Manager: Tom Bodger
• Community Relations Manager: Rita Borg
• Partnerships Manager: Andrew Hewitt
• Chief Engineer: Paul Reilly

Westpac Life Saver Pilots each have an excess of 3,000 hours flying experience. The Chief Pilot is responsible for operational management. In addition to the standard skill requirements for licensed pilots they are experienced in Instrument Flight Rules flying, sling-load carriage, over water operations and winching.

• Captain Peter Yates
• Joe Cleary
• Karl Hamlyn
• Jon Klopper
• Matt O'Brien
• Ray Pearson
• Chris Smallhorn
• Keith Stewart
• Rick Walden
• Rob Wildman

Air Crew

Westpac Life Saver Air Crew are experienced in aviation search and rescue and lifesaving and resuscitation. They are responsible for a variety of tasks including pre-flight inspections, mission planning, coordination of SAR and retrieval missions, rescue and emergency equipment, assisting with take-off and landing, communication operations, helicopter rescue hoist operation, rescue functions and ensuring the safety of personnel in and around the helicopter.

• Tony Wood - Crew Chief
• Trevor Cracknell - Senior Crewman/Training Officer
• Clay Allison
• Stewart Bailey
• John Costin
• Tony LeMarseny
• Ewan McKenzie
• Keith McReynolds
• John Sheader
• Tony Waller

Rescue Crew

Westpac Life Saver Rescue Crew are the front line for operations. Their duties include winch cable rescues in water, on the side of a cliff or a rock ledge. Crew are traditionally members of Surf Life Saving Australia and are highly qualified in search and rescue, emergency care, spinal management, resuscitation and radio communication.

• Luke Ashford
• Brett Christensen
• Wade Coster
• Hayden Cowan
• Harley Dengate
• Dean Erskine
• Ian Manley
• John Molnar
• Paul Moffatt
• Matt Pacey
• Brett Simpson
• Harry Watson

 Engineers

Rescue helicopters require constant maintenance and need the latest equipment and technology to ensure our crew and pilots perform at their best. Engines require a major overhaul at least every 4500 hours. Our engineers provide ongoing and scheduled maintenance to both aircraft.

• Paul Reilly - Chief Engineer
• Ben Smith