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Faculty and Staff

Our team of faculty members come from many different backgrounds and Christian denominations. Each one has a wealth of experience and expertise, a solid commitment to the Christian faith, and academic qualifications that meet government accreditation and registration.

Leadership

Rev Dr Michael Bräutigam

Acting Co-Executive Principal

Rev Cheryl Osment

Director of Academic Administration & Quality Assurance and General Manager (HR)

Andrew Pham

Acting Co-Executive Principal

Rev Dr Angelo Cettolin

Dean of Faculty

Esther Teo

Director of VET

Dr Avril Howard

Dean of Education

Leanne Hill

Dean of Students

Faculty

Dr Julie Morsillo

Psychologist, Senior Lecturer, Course Coordinator for the Master of Community Counselling

Clinton Bergsma

Lecturer and Research Supervisor

Luke Whiteside

Dean of Studies

Stephen Andrews

Christian Ministry and Theology Course Coordinator

Steve Bradbury

Lecturer and Research Supervisor

Neil Horvath

Library Manager & VET Coordinator

Damon Sokolowski

VET Coordinator (Albany)

Yvonne Edwards

Professional Experience Program Coordinator

Dr Tanya Riches

Director of Master of Transformational Development

Jenny Ayton

Manager, VET courses

Tim Payze

Lecturer in Education

Dr Katherine Thompson

Senior Lecturer in Mental Health and Wellbeing

Andy Callow

Schools Engagement Coordinator

Chad Loftis

Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Counselling) Course Coordinator

Rebecca Dimmick

ITE Courses Coordinator

John Blake

Director of Online Learning

Staff

Judith Coburn

Registrar

Christine Washington

Front Office Administrator & Receptionist

Louise Sutton

Chief Financial Officer

Sue Grechko

School of Education Administrator

Iona Kroussoratsky

Student Services Manager

Diane Naidoo

Student Services Officer

Elizabeth van Spronsen

Academic Administration Officer

Allison Troth

Partnerships Director

Andrea Richards

Academic Administration Officer

Dave Briddock

Property and Services Manager

Damien Knuckey

IT Manager

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Eastern Org Chart by Andrew Pham

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We acknowledge the Wurundjeri People as the traditional custodians of God’s land on which Eastern College Australia stands, and pay our respects to their elders past and present, and our support for the emerging leaders of the future.

Eastern College Australia provides teaching, training and research from a Christian worldview that contributes to the church and the flourishing of humanity through the lives of its graduates.

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