Leadership Team

The Rector, with the support of the Senior Leadership Team, is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the College.

Taking strategic direction and leadership from the College Board and the Padua community, this executive team is responsible for all activity including teaching and learning, pastoral care and facilities management, and all aspects of religious life at Padua.

Meet our Leadership Team

Peter Elmore

Rector

Martin Wiseman

Deputy Rector

Fr Joe McKay ofm

College Chaplain

Kristy Watkins

Vice Rector Students and Wellbeing

Tanya Anderson

A/Vice Rector Learning Improvement and Innovation

Michael O’Brien

Vice Rector Identity and Mission

Simon Stower

Vice Rector Operations and Community

Michael Cosgrove

Corporate Services Manager

Chris O'Shea

A/Head of Business Intelligence and Professional Learning

Michael Out

A/Head of Sport

Chris Webb

Head of School Junior Phase

Luke Emlyn-Jones

Head of School Middle Phase

Paul Mansfield

Head of School Senior Phase

Governance

Padua College Limited is a company limited by guarantee. The Franciscan Order of Friars Minor is the ‘Company Member’ of Padua College Limited. Padua College was incorporated in 1996. The College is governed by the Board of Directors of Padua College Limited. As such, we are an independent school, responsible for our own direction and performance.

The Board consists of up to 11 members who are appointed by the ‘Company Member’ after consultation with the Board. The Board shall comprise persons who have suitable qualifications or experience or are representative of community interests and who are considered by the ‘Company Member’ to be suitable to participate in the mission of the Province of the Franciscan Order of Friars Minor.

The Rector (Principal) and Company Secretary are ex-officio non-voting members of the Board.

Our current Board members include:

Mr Daniel Barnard – Chair

Mr Daniel Chalmers

Mrs Michelle Clarke

Br Matthew Beckman ofm

Mrs Christine Masters

Mr Jakub Lodziak

Mr Terry Rossitto

Mr Johnny De Angelis

Fr Stephen Bliss

Non-Directors:

Mr Peter Elmore – Chief Executive Officer