Our Leadership

As an RN Simon has worked extensively across both the public and private sectors.

He was inspired to become a Registered Nurse after working in aged care, going on to practise primarily in perioperative, emergency, and critical care settings. His nursing career progressed into leadership, with roles including Nursing Director and Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery.

Simon also served on the Executive of the Queensland Clinical Senate. He currently works as a prison nurse.

Prior to being elected QNMU President, Simon was a QNMU Councillor for 18 years and an Executive Councillor for eight years. He has also worked at national, state and territory union levels giving him a respectful understanding of the broader union movement.

Lucynda is QNMU Vice President, a passionate nurse and midwife advocate and activist and a strong voice for rural and remote Queensland members. Lucynda has been an active union member since working at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in the 1990s, and was a Brisbane-based QNMU organiser.   

Lucynda currently works as the Clinical Nurse Consultant in the Aboriginal community of Napranum. She participates in the local Nursing and Midwifery Consultative forum, the District Consultative forum as well as a state-wide forum focused on occupational violence, especially for rural and remote regions. 

Lucynda has provided evidence at the Senate Community Affairs Reference Committee into access to diagnostic imaging, highlighting experiences of rural and remote residents, and has pushed for enhancements to the incentive package for Rural and Isolated Nurses and Midwives (RANIP).;

Sarah is the Secretary of the QNMU. She has an extensive history as a Registered Nurse across the public, private and aged care sectors, as well as a long history of activism as a member. Her experience as a grassroots activist has given her a strong interest in nurturing local leadership and ensuring emerging leaders receive support, mentoring and training through their union. She is also a keen advocate for safe workplaces and safe staffing.

Within her employment at the QNMU, Sarah has held the roles of Organiser, SEQ Public Sector Organising Team Leader, Professional Officer, Director of Organising and Professional Services and the Assistant Secretary of the QNMU. Sarah is also part of the Queensland Council of Union’s Executive.

Grant is the Assistant Secretary - Nursing of the QNMU. He has been a QNMU member for more than 18 years, an Enrolled Nurse for nearly 20 and he has a strong belief in the power of local branches and grassroots activism.

Based in Rockhampton, Grant has a strong nursing and organising background having been an active delegate, QNMU Councillor, Organiser, Organising Regional Team Leader and Acting Director of Organising and Professional Services. 

Fridae is a Registered Midwife with experience across rural, regional, and tertiary healthcare settings. A QNMU member since 2019, Fridae has held a range of activist roles in our union including Local Branch Chair, Delegate, Regional Organiser, and member of the QNMU Policy Committee.

Fridae holds a Master of Midwifery, is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and has postgraduate qualifications in Child and Family Health.

She was also a finalist in the 2024 QNMU Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards for her work on maternity workforce retention and is deeply committed to fostering safe, supportive maternity environments.