OLIVIA BIRKETT

Executive Director

Olivia is a proven leader in the area of sport, events and venue management and has broad experience in the sports industry having worked for both state and national sporting organisations, local and state government and institutes of sport.  Having recently completed the Company Directors Course, she is determined to ensure good governance underpins strategy and supports great outcomes.

Outside of the office, Olivia enjoys playing Basketball and Masters Footy, and is a taxi driver for her two small kids.

MEL FARLEY

Commercial Operations Manager

Mel is a skilled Events Manager who has years of experience working in member based and/or not-for-profit organisations. She also held the position of Triathlon WA Executive Director from Jul 2002 – Oct 2005, so she understands the needs of the tri community.

Mel’s role is responsible for managing the TWA events portfolio including the Busselton Festival of Triathlon, Rockingham Foreshore Triathlon and Every Woman Triathlon. Mel also manages Partnerships, Funding and Sponsorships in collaboration with the Executive Director.

LAUREN HUDDY

Membership & Marketing Manager

Lauren manages everything to do with clubs, membership and school programs and is your go-to contact for any general enquiries. In her previous roles, she was responsible for client and team management.

CATHY HOARE

Sanctioning Officer

Cathy was first introduced to triathlon through one of Vicki Delves’ WAT courses and participated for many years enjoying the friendship and healthy lifestyle that goes with the sport.

After completing a Technical Officials course in 2009, Cathy joined Triathlon Western Australia in her current role of Sanctioning Officer. She is now an ATO TA Official, and Level 2 World Triathlon Official.

Cathy works closely with race directors and assists them to meet their requirements to do with documentation and insurance in order for events to be sanctioned. Cathy also liaises with club committee members and assists them through the process of lodging documents for club run events. She also looks after the Technical courses in WA and rosters officials for sanctioned events in WA.

One of Cathy’s favourite aspects of her role is travelling to officiate at interstate and international events. She also enjoys being part of events, talking to athletes and club members and enjoying the events atmosphere.

JANINE KAYE

Pathway Program Lead

Janine is a qualified Triathlon Performance Coach with more than 10 years experience. She is passionate about junior participation in triathlon, and is excited to be driving the Athlete Pathway Program.

TARQUIN BATEMAN

Events and Marketing Coordinator

Tarquin joined Triathlon Western Australia in November 2020. Her duties include managing all athlete services and marketing for TWA events, she is the social media manager for TWA and event profiles, assists with membership enquiries, and looks after general office administration.