Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS)

Marymede Catholic College is a school which operates with the consent of the Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne and is operated and governed by Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS), where formation and education are based on the principles of Catholic doctrine and where the teachers are outstanding in true doctrine and uprightness of life.

The Board of Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS) has responsibility for the strategic direction and oversight of the operation and management of MACS schools, including Marymede Catholic College.

Clear lines of authority, reporting and delegation from the MACS Board through the MACS Executive Director delegate the day-to-day operational management of Marymede Catholic College to its principal.

www.macs.vic.edu.au

College Advisory Council

The College Advisory Council provides a crucial point of connection between the wider College community and College Leaders.

While the College Advisory Council does not have governance responsibility or decision-making authority, it supports the Principal and College Leadership and provides an important connection to the parish.

The College Advisory Council provides a forum for discussion and discernment, where the parent/guardian voice and perspective are available to inform and support the decisions made by the Principal.

The Members of the College Advisory Council for 2026 are:
Chairperson:	Joanne Pampanella
Principal (ex officio):	Timothy Newcomb
Custodian of Mission (ex officio):	TBC
College Business Manager (ex officio):	Paul Romanin
Advisory Council Minute Secretary (ex officio):	Lee Campbell
Members:	Taryn Bates Staff Representative Doreen Campus
	Matthew Bui Parent Representative South Morang Campus
	Rita Casonato Staff Representative South Morang Campus
	Nuwin Fernando Alumni Representative
	Angie Ioannidis-Katavic Parent Representative South Morang Campus
	Emily Lazaro Parent Representative South Morang Campus
	Kirsten Richmond Parent Representative South Morang Campus
	Catherine Simcox Parent Representative South Morang Campus
	Michelle Wilkins Parent Representative Doreen Campus