Chief Executive Officer
Darryl Ebenezer
Darryl brings to the Voluntary Environment and Landcare movements his extensive experience in the non-Government and environment sectors. Prior to his role with Queensland Water and Land Carers he was with Landcare Queensland as General Manager. He was also the manager of Barung Landcare for 6 years, based in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Two main areas have occupied Darryl’s attention over the long-term – activating and mobilising people to become involved in worthwhile activities and projects within their communities and seeking long-term sustainable outcomes to assist people to achieve those aims. He is actively involved in his local community, enjoys a good coffee and likes to hear about, and be inspired by ideas.
Committee Memberships
Global Landcare (previously Australian Landcare International)
Australian Citizen Science Association Queensland Chapter
Australian Citizen Science Association
National Landcare Network Members Council
Wet Tropics Healthy Waterways Partnership
MCU Communities Ltd
Queensland Conservation Council
Executive Officer
Mary-Lou Gittins OAM
Mary-Lou has a deep connection to place, strong governance expertise, and a passion for collaboration and capacity-building. She provides governance and operational support across board administration, membership services, insurance enquiries, and CEO support. Goomburra Valley in the Upper Condamine catchment is where Mary-Lou calls home and with Shane (husband) farm an irrigation block with a few cows
With over 30 years’ experience volunteering alongside agriculture, Landcare, and NRM groups,she brings a strong commitment to community-led natural resource management and supporting grassroots organisations across Queensland. Mary-Lou is a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds an Advanced Diploma of Business Management and Teaching.
Outside of work, Mary-Lou’s greatest enjoyment comes from spending time with the Gittins Mob, followed by travelling through central Australia with her husband, Shane and volunteering locally.
Committee Memberships
Condamine Catchment Management Association
Goomburra Town Hall Committee
Allora Medical Support Group
Allora Show Society
Agforce
