Simone Busija

Simone Busija currently serves as the Manager of Marketing and Business Partnerships at Uniting Vic.Tas since March 2025. Prior to this role, Simone spent over six years at The Big Issue Australia, initially as the Partnerships and Business Development Manager and then as the Chief Marketing Officer, where responsibilities included strategic planning and managing a marketing and communications team to achieve business goals. Additionally, Simone is the Founder of the Family Ties Foundation, which provides resources for individuals affected by genetic cancer risk, and has experience in community fundraising from time spent at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation. Earlier professional experience includes a long tenure at Sensis Pty Ltd, where Simone held various positions, culminating in a Senior Sales & Marketing Executive role, overseeing significant sales targets and mentoring team members.