Matthew Gordon

Experienced company director/executive at intersection of government, business, community decision making

Australia

About

I bring a grounded influence in teams to stay on track and focus on long term goals. I have a track record of turning great ideas into reality. My experience in the public service and a technology start-up has taught me how to build a team culture which can solve complex social and environmental challenges. My career in public policy, project management, sales, start-up entrepreneurship and government 2.0 has spanned 15 years. Since 2013 I have delivered over 300 community engagement projects across the public sector. My work has led to radical increases in positive reputation for government agencies and created new opportunities for collaborative policy development and design. I spend my spare time in the community banking sector.

Experience

  • Community Bank Maldon & District (MDFSL) (Maldon, Victoria, Australia)
    • Chair
      Nov 2025 - Present · 8 mos

    • Deputy Chair, Chair Audit and Governance
      Aug 2021 - Nov 2025 · 4 yrs 4 mos

      We are your Community Bank owned and operated by Maldon & District Financial Services Ltd (MDFSL), a locally owned company established by locals in 1999 when the big banks left town. Our partner Bendigo Bank provides our banking services at our main branch in Maldon and our Customer Service Centre in Dunolly.

  • Client Executive at Capire Consulting Group
    Jul 2020 - Present · 6 yrs

    Capire works to connect decision-makers with their communities to understand and define what’s important. We listen and empower people to create sustainable public policy and social impact.

  • OurSay (11 yrs 11 mos)
    • Non Executive Director
      Jul 2020 - Jun 2021 · 1 yr

      Strategic decision-making and planning

    • Chief Executive Officer
      Jan 2018 - Jun 2020 · 2 yrs 6 mos

      Leadership, Strategy, Execution of Community and Communications Strategies for Government and Private organisations. Adapting Smart Cities, Internet of Things approaches to build the world's first automated community engagement platform.

    • Co-Founder, Chief Operations Officer
      Aug 2009 - Jan 2018 · 8 yrs 6 mos

      We are an award winning technology engagement company founded in Melbourne. Through our code and method we are connecting citizens and leaders throughout Australia. Through our model of engagement, our partners and clients improve their reputation and community satisfaction.

  • Member of the Board of Directors, Corporate Sub-committee member at Youthlaw, Young People's Legal Rights Inc
    Dec 2013 - Dec 2015 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    Youthlaw is a community legal service empowering young people to realise their potential contribute positively to society. We do this by giving young people a voice - and teach them how to speak for themselves, address vulnerability in an integrated way with other front line services and promote change through education, representation and policy reform. My role is to facilitate a 3-5 year strategic plan and support fund-raising initiatives.

  • Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) (5 yrs 1 mo)
    • Land-use Planning Policy Lead
      Aug 2011 - May 2013 · 1 yr 10 mos

      Designed and implemented a land-use planning strategy for environmental watch-dog, the EPA. Highlight: Revised two decade old policy for "separation distances" and influenced planning reform at a State level preventing vexed land-use conflicts, urban/industrial encroachment.

    • Project Manager for Beyond Waste Fund
      Jul 2009 - Aug 2011 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      Designed a $20M investment fund supporting business transition to zero waste. Fund focused on research & development, capacity building and capital funding in multiple industry sectors including auto, construction, material manufacturing and food & beverage.

    • Project Coordinator
      May 2008 - Jul 2010 · 2 yrs 3 mos

      Consulted and advised hazwaste sector on funding opportunities for $30M HazWaste Fund program. Reviewed and assessed projects and recommended funding to advisory board. Technical and financial assessment of waste solutions, including financial due diligence.