A dedicated public servant with an extensive background in financial administration for vulnerable people has been appointed South Australia's next Public Trustee.
For the past twelve years, Tony Brumfield has been the Chief Operating Officer at the Public Trustee, overseeing all customer accounting, as well as corporate finance, improving the Trustee's financial management of clients during his tenure.
Prior to that, he has held executive level Corporate Services and Finance positions with Defence SA, Primary Industries and Resources SA, the Department of Treasury and Finance, and the Environment Department.
The current Public Trustee, Nicolle Rantanen, was appointed in 2020, and is due to finish in the position on 1 July this year.
The Public Trustee provides financial advice and administration services to South Australians who require assistance in managing their personal affairs. The Public Trustee also handle deceased estate administration and trusts, and can provide Will making and Enduring Power of Attorney services to eligible South Australians.
As put by Kyam Maher
Working as the Public Trustee is a challenging but rewarding role that requires significant empathy, compassion and particular expertise.
In his time as Chief Operating Officer at the Public Trustee, Tony Brumfield has clearly demonstrated these qualities, as well as a genuine commitment to helping those South Australians who require the Public Trustee's support.
I'm confident that Tony will make a strong contribution as Public Trustee and look forward to working with him over the coming months and years.
I'd also like to commend and thank Nicolle Rantanen for her years in the role, whose own contribution to the work of the Public Trustee cannot be overstated.
