Helen Boland

Ministry Governance Officer

Helen joined Mercy Ministry Companions from the Institute of Sisters of Mercy of Australia and Papua New Guinea where she was employed as the Ministry Governance Support Officer for five years.

Prior to a period at home with her children, Helen worked for the Federal Environment Department and gained valuable secretariat and coordination skills in various roles, including strategic policy, program delivery and budget. 

Helen grew up in Wollongong. She has a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Commerce from the Australian National University.  In 2022, she relocated to Melbourne from Canberra with her husband and two young sons.