Staff

Key People: Staff

Principal
Yvonne Rate AM M Ed, M Phil (Women's Studies)
Yvonne Rate lectured in Health and Physical Education at Edith Cowan University before she was Executive Director of the Women's Sport Foundation of Western Australia. She was Head of College at St Catherine's College at The University of Western Australia for ten years before becoming Principal of The Women's College. The Principal is responsible for the running of the College in all its aspects. She is a full time officer who reports to the Council on the performance of her duties, which include providing leadership, effectively managing the day to day and longer term operations of the College and promoting student welfare. Email: principal@thewomenscollege.com.au

Vice Principal
Tiffany Donnelly PhD
Tiffany Donnelly received her doctorate in English Literature from the University of Queensland. Her research has centred on the literature and drama of the Victorian period. The Vice Principal is responsible for co-ordinating the College's academic advisor program during the University semesters. She also manages the College's vacation conference business including functions and casual accommodation. Dr Donnelly is editor of the College Journal. Email: vp@thewomenscollege.com.au

Dean of Students
Amy Chaffey BSc
Amy Chaffey was Senior Student at Women’s College in 2004. She completed her Bachelor of Science in the same year is currently undertaking a second degree in Civil Engineering.
The Dean of Students oversees the College's Resident Assistants and tutorial programs.
Email: dean@thewomenscollege.com.au

Applications and information on the position of RA are available here:
RA Information Guide
RA Application

The Principal, Vice Principal and Dean of Students reside at College.


Bursar
Peter Bull BEc CPA
The Bursar of the College is responsible for the efficient financial management and reporting of financial activities to the College Council and its Finance Committee. The Students' Club and individual students discuss financial matters relating to College with the Bursar.
Email: bursar@ thewomenscollege.com.au

Assistant Bursar
Tina Leung BA
The Assistant Bursar provides support to staff and students in the daily running of the accounting function.
Email: asstbursar@thewomenscollege.com.au

Facilities Manager
Danny Wetherall
The Facilities Manager reports on all maintenance and facilities related matters to the College Council through its Building Committee. He also supervises the College's capital works program.
Email: facilities@ thewomenscollege.com.au




Executive Assistant
Mary McGuirk
The Executive Assistant manages the annual applications and admissions process for new students. She also supports the Principal in the administration of student related activities as well as external communications and events.
Email: secretary@ thewomenscollege.com.au




Community Relations Officer
Eliza Newton BA MA
The Community Relations Officer liaises with The College Alumnae, co-ordinates social functions and raises the profile of the College. She is responsible for fundraising, and for the College's professional mentoring program. Email: community@ thewomenscollege.com.au

Executive Housekeeper
Lorna Siah-Reisner Dip HCA
Lorna Siah-Reisner manages the College's housekeeping. She creates our beautiful flower displays.
Email: housekeeper@ thewomenscollege.com.au

Front Office Manager
Gineke de Haan BA
The Front Office Manager is the friendly face at the College Reception. With her team of student or duty receptionists, the Front Office Manager is the first point of contact for students at College, taking payments and general enquiries as well as dealing with administrative matters. Email: office@ thewomenscollege.com.au

Chef Manager
June Couperwhite
The Chef Manager runs the College kitchen for our catering contractor, Scolarest, part of the Compass Group. June helps keep up the Women's College's reputation for the best College food in Sydney.
Email: kitchen@ thewomenscollege.com.au