Announcements from the Assistant Director - People and Culture

On behalf of the Director of Schools, I wish to announce the following:

Following a recruitment process, Jean-Marie Morris is the successful applicant for the substantive position of Education Officer – Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Education, situated in the Learning K-12 Team. Jean-Marie will commence in her new role once a successful recruitment process has been finalised for the Catholic Life, Education and Mission (CLEM) Team.

Jean-Marie has worked as an educator and Religious Education Coordinator in the diocese since 2000 and has served as Education Officer in Catholic Life, Education and Mission since 2020. Jean-Marie commenced her teaching, within our diocese, at St Clare’s Catholic Primary School, Narellan Vale before moving to St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School, Campbelltown and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Ruse. 

Jean-Marie holds a Masters in Education from the Australian Catholic University and has extensive experience and expertise in instructional practice, particularly in Religious Education as well as leadership development across the K-12 continuum. 

I take this opportunity to congratulate Jean-Marie and wish her every success and fulfillment in this new appointment. 

Lorraine Biggar has resigned from the position of Finance Officer with Finance, Facilities and Planning. Her last day was 31 March 2025. 

I would like to thank Lorraine for her service to Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong and wish her all the best in her future endeavours.

Noosha Roberts has resigned from the position of Finance Officer with Finance, Facilities and Planning. Her last day will be 11 April 2025. 

I would like to thank Noosha for her service to Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong and wish her all the best in her future endeavours. 

Margaret Chittick, Team Leader – Child Safety & Professional Services, will be taking some periods of leave through the course of 2025. 

During this time, Beth Woodstone will be performing the role of Acting Team Leader – Child Safety & Professional Services. This arrangement is effective from 20 March 2025.

Natasha O'Donoghue
Assistant Director – People and Culture