Our team

A dynamic leader, problem-solver and strategist, with over 20 years of experience in leadership and executive roles, Jocelyn specialises in the not-for-profit and disability sectors.

Before founding Social Sector Consulting she was the General Manager for Australian’s largest Local Area Coordination program, where she led the establishment and growth of a workforce of over 500 diverse and engaged staff.

Known for a unique blend of strategic insight and compassionate leadership, she has consistently driven organisational growth while fostering diverse, inclusive, high-performing teams.

She holds membership with the International Coaching Federation.

Natalie Polkinghorne
Co-Founder and Managing Director

Jocelyn Wills
Co-Founder and Managing Director

Known for her multifaceted approach, Natalie fosters innovation, collaboration and growth through positive transformation for individuals and businesses alike.

As a skilled and certified change management practitioner, Natalie has successfully supported organisations of various sizes and diverse workforces to embed positive cultural change and improve performance.

With two decades of dedicated experience in leading people and programs within the not-for-profit sector, with a specialisation in aged care, carer services, and the disability sector, she is dedicated to keeping people and purpose at the core.

Together, We Bring

Social Sector Consulting brings a blend of strengths to each project and service that ensures we bring out the best of our clients, the community and each other.

  • Jocelyn brings a big-picture lens and the ability to cut through complexity, helping leaders see the path forward with clarity and confidence.

  • Natalie brings a focus on people and wellbeing, ensuring strategies are lived in daily practice and cultures are strengthened, not strained, by change.

Together, we balance vision and detail, energy and calm, innovation and consistency. It’s this blend that enables us to guide organisations through reform in ways that are both ambitious and achievable.

Our clients don’t just get consultants. They get a partnership where different strengths combine to create impact, standing alongside them with both strategic insight and practical delivery.

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