New College employs twenty full-time, part-time and casual staff, who support and operate the day to day activities of the College's residences, maintaining a positive and supportive environment for the students. The staff team also provides first class conference & accommodation facilities. Listed here are the main points of contact. All enquiries should be directed to reception in the first instance.
Main Reception Phone: +61 2 9381 1999
Prof Trevor Cairney
Master
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Prof Trevor Cairney is the Chief Executive Officer of New College. His role involves the overall management of New College and New College Village. He also provides leadership in relation to pastoral oversight, academic support, development of New College and the relationship of NC to the Alumni, University and wider community.
Dr James Pietsch
Dean of Residents
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Dr James Pietsch is responsible for the resident student and academic tutorial programs. In these programs he oversees the pastoral care and academic support of residents, and co-ordination of the Resident Advisers and Academic Tutors. He also leads and coordinates the NC admissions process.
Mr Ken Barnes
Bursar
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Mr Ken Barnes is responsible for the College finances and administration, he is also responsible for financial support and assistance, conference and casual accommodation program activity, as well as the managing and coordination of catering, IT and maintenance.
Mr Mark Fairfull
Alumni & Public Relations Coordinator, Webmaster
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Mr Mark Fairfull's role involves coordinating and leading various NC communications and marketing projects, with a main focus being on Alumni development, events, fundraising and PR/publicity.
Ms Jacqui Hughes
Admissions and Accounts Officer (part-time)
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Ms Jacqui Hughes is responsible for administering admissions for New College and New College Village. She is also responsible, in conjunction with the Bursar, for the accounts function (payable and receivable).
Ms Kim Hoa Scruton
Executive Assistant to the Master
Ms Kim Hoa Scruton works as Trevor’s Executive Assistant. Her role is to assist Trevor in the various projects that he has, with a main focus being on the NCV including the NCV website, NCV weekly newsletter, and other NCV related publications.
Ms Denise McCarthy
Receptionist/Student Services
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Ms Denise McCarthy is the College's receptionist. In her role she is the first point of contact for residents and the public. She is the main contact point for student administrative and finance services. She attends to inward flowing communciations and enquiries as part of her role.
Ms Connie Cheah
(NCV) Receptionist/Student Services
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Ms Connie Cheah is the receptionist at NCV. In her role she is the first point of contact for the residents and the public. She is the main contact point for student administrative and finance services. She fields a number of inward flowing communications and enquiries in her role.
Ms Katarina Spurling
College Administrative Officer
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Ms Katarina Spurling is responsible for administering conferences and casual accommodation including enquiries/bookings, CASE administration and reception relief. She assists with College back end administrative duties.
Mr Michael Thompson
CASE Associate Editor & Production Manager (part-time)
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Mr Mike Thompson's responsibilities relate to assisting with the editing and production of the Centre for Apologetic Scholarship and Education's flagship publication - Case Magazine.
Ms Christine Lang
Senior Resident Adviser
Ms Christine Lang has responsibility for the care and development of student residents through leading the RAs team. This care includes coordinating the RA duties (roster) and supporting the RAs in carrying out their responsibilities.
Ms Katherine Butterworth
Admissions Administrative Assistant (part-time)
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Ms Katherine Butterworth is the Admissions Administrative Assistant, responsible for assisting with the coordination and administration of the NC admissions process including enquiries, application processing and tours.
Mr Dick Kay
Maintenance & Cleaning Supervisor
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Mr Dick Kay is the College's Maintenance Supervisor. His role involves managing the day-to-day programmed maintenance, cleaning and repair programs at New College and NCV. He leads and oversees the College's maintenance staff in their duties.
Mr Mick Dawson
Maintenance Worker
Mr Michael Dawson is responsible for day-to-day programmed maintenance, small project works and repairs at NC. If a resident puts in a maintenance request – chances are it will be Mick who comes to their aid.
Mr Ross Ferguson
(NCV) Maintenance Worker/Yardman (part-time)
Mr Tibor Szabo
(NCV) Maintenance Worker
Other College Staff:
Mr Daniel Higgins
Scholarest Catering Manager
Mr Daniel Higgins as Catering Manager is responsible for managing the catering at NC, as well as the Chefs and other Scholarest employees on site as they carry out food preparation and service for NC residents and staff.
New College Cleaners (casual & permanent part-time)
Mr Liang Bei Chao
Ms Man Zhen Chen (Jenny)
Ms Jing Liu (Linda)
Ms Suzhen Chen (Suzie)






