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Behind every aspect of College life is a dedicated team who care deeply about student success and wellbeing. From governance and leadership to teaching, support and campus operations, our staff work together to create an environment where students can flourish.

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The people who make Ormond, Ormond

Ormond College is brought to life each day by a passionate team committed to making it a welcoming, dynamic, and inspiring place to live and learn.

From ensuring meals in the Dining Hall are nutritious and delicious, to keeping our gardens flourishing, delivering engaging tutorials, and providing transformative career programs, our staff create an environment where students can grow and connect.Ormond is governed by the College Council, which oversees policy, budget, and strategic direction. The day-to-day leadership and management of the College is guided by Master Dr. Areti Metuamate. Along with a staff team of almost 100 people, they ensure Ormond continues to provide an outstanding residential and learning experience.

Working at Ormond

Ormond Master

The Master of Ormond College holds a unique and vital position – part leader, part mentor, and part steward of the College’s legacy and future. As the Head of College, the Master shapes the academic, cultural and pastoral direction of the College, working closely with students, staff, alumni and friends to foster a thriving residential community.Each Master brings their own strengths and perspective to the role, but all share a deep commitment to supporting students as they grow intellectually, socially and ethically during their time at Ormond. The Master plays a visible role in daily College life, hosting community events, participating in academic and student initiatives, and representing Ormond within the broader University of Melbourne and tertiary education community.Ormond’s Masters have always held a long-term vision for the College – guiding it through times of change, championing innovation and inclusion, and ensuring that the Ormond experience remains as transformative for future generations as it has been for generations past. Ormond’s eleventh Master is Dr Areti (Ari) Metuamate.

College council

ChairMr Richard Loveridge (1981)

Mr Richard Loveridge was a partner at the law firm Herbert Smith Freehills for over 20 years. He practised in the area of commercial law, with a focus on capital raisings, mergers and acquisitions and general corporate advice. Richard also had a period managing the National Corporate Practice Group of the firm.

Deputy ChairRev Dr Robert Johnson OAM (1966)

Rev Dr Robert Johnson OAM is an alumnus of Ormond College. He studied at University of Tasmania, Melbourne College of Divinity and San Francisco Theological Seminary. As a Uniting Church minister, Robert has ministered to congregations in Victoria and New South Wales since 1969 and was General Secretary of the Synod of Victoria and Tasmania for 12 years. He has served on a variety of boards including Frontier Services and Uniting Aged Care and as the inaugural Chair of the Board of Cornish College.

MemberMr Christian Johnston (1991)

Mr Christian Johnston is an alumnus of Ormond College. He was the Chairman of Goldman Sachs in Australia & New Zealand from 2020 to 2023, having been an investment banker since graduating from the University of Melbourne with a Commerce degree (with Honours) in 1994. He is currently an Advisory Director at Goldman Sachs Australia and New Zealand, a member of the Australian Takeovers Panel, a member of the Scotch College Council and Vice President of the Melbourne Cricket Club Committee.

MemberMs Lisa Leong (1990)

Lisa studied Science/Law at the University of Melbourne and is an alumna of Ormond College. She is a graduate of the Customer-Focused Innovation program of Stanford University’s GSB and the Stanford d.school, as well as the commercial radio program at the Australian Film Television & Radio School.Formerly a lawyer, today Lisa is an ABC Radio broadcaster and award-winning author, as well as an innovator and MC/facilitator.

MemberProfessor Alison Duxbury (1988)

Professor Alison Duxbury is the Deputy Dean of Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne. She is also the Chair of the International Board of the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative, a non-governmental organisation with offices in Delhi, Accra and London, and a member of the Executive Council of the Asian Society of International Law. Formerly, Alison was an Associate Director of the Asia Pacific Centre for Military Law and a member of the Council of the Australian and New Zealand Society of International Law.

MemberProfessor Nigel Bertram (1986)

Nigel Bertram is Practice Professor of Architecture at Monash University, and Director of NMBW Architecture Studio, established in Melbourne with Marika Neustupny and Lucinda McLean in 1997. Their architectural work has been widely published and awarded across categories, including urban design, single and multiple residential design, small public works and adaptive re-use of existing buildings. NMBW's work is known for its careful reading of existing conditions, at both an urban scale and the scale of individual inhabitation. Within the Monash Urban Lab he leads research projects on design-led processes for urban regeneration and retrofitting of existing environments.

Master and Head of CollegeDr Areti (Ari) Metuamate

The Master and Head of College is the chief executive officer, reporting to the College Council.

Custodian and Company Secretary

CustodianMary Padbury (1978)

Company SecretaryDiana James

Executive Team

Master and Head of CollegeDr Areti (Ari) Metuamate

The Master and Head of College is the chief executive officer, reporting to the College Council.

Vice Master and Executive Director Student LifeMargie Welsford

Leading the Student Life Portfolio, Margie Welsford oversees Learning, Wellbeing & Inclusion, and the overall student experience at Ormond. ‘Margie also acts as deputy for the Master and Head of College in his absence.

Executive Director Engagement & InnovationKim Howells

Kim leads the core functions of Communications, Marketing, Recruitment and Admissions, as well as the Wade Institute of Entrepreneurship.

Executive Director AdvancementGareth Crowe

Gareth is responsible for the College's Advancement function which involves alumni relations, fundraising, community events, stewardship, and philanthropy, as well as the development of strategy and fundraising proposals.

Executive Director OperationsSally Robinson

Sally leads the essential functions of cleaning, catering, residential services, events, JCR, property, and gardens.

Director, Wade Institute of EntrepreneurshipJessica Christiansen-Franks

Jess leads the overall strategy, operations and programs of the Wade Institute. Building and nurturing relationships across the Australian entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Acting Chief Financial OfficerJoe Dimasi

Joe is a CPA-qualified finance leader with more than 15 years' experience guiding high-performing teams across the full finance function. he's skilled in reporting, forecasting, audit, and project accounting, and is known for making financial insights clear and actionable.

Senior Management

Careers Development ManagerSandy Cran

Acting Chief Financial OfficerJoe Dimasi

Manager Recruitment, Admissions & Financial AssistanceKim Exell

Associate Director Advancement, SCR SecretaryElise Fagone

Head of People and StrategyNatalie Ginn

Marketing & Communications ManagerDr Hedieh Hatami

Dean of LearningDr Emma Hoskins

Dean of Wellbeing and Inclusion, SCR PresidentJames Kelly

Residential & Events ManagerAlison Sheumack-Guld

Dean of Student Community, SCR TreasurerSophie Simpson

Head ChefLisa Tippins

Director of TechnologyWinson Yang

Fellows and tutors in residence

Musician in Residence (commenced 1974)Associate Professor Stephen McIntyre AM

Indigenous Fellow in Residence (commenced 2023)Associate Professor Jessa Rogers

Charles Goode Leading Tutor in Commerce (commenced 2024)Joel Italia

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