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Qualified, experienced and well-linked to industry – our staff care about your future.
Academic Staff
Agriculture and Conservation
Explore CoursesArchitecture, Building Design and Construction
Explore CoursesBusiness Management and Accounting
Explore CoursesConstruction Trades
Explore CoursesEnglish as an Additional Language
Explore CoursesEquine Studies
Explore CoursesHospitality
Explore CoursesDr Sandra Cherro Osorio
Head of Program for the Bachelor of Hospitality Management and Bachelor of Business
(Hospitality)
(Hospitality)
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Maria Goncalves
Teacher Cookery, (Hospitality Event and Restaurant)
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Anura Jayasuriya
Teacher Cookery (Hospitality Event and Restaurant)
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Dr Clare Lade
Lecturer in the Bachelor of Hospitality Management
(Hospitality)
(Hospitality)
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Peter Romano
Teacher Hospitality (Hospitality Event and Restaurant)
(Hospitality)
(Hospitality)
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Euan Taylor
Lead Teacher (Hospitality Event and Restaurant)
(Hospitality)
(Hospitality)
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Andrew Thatcher
Teacher Bakery (Hospitality Event and Restaurant)
(Bakery and Pastry)
(Bakery and Pastry)
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Liz Warren
Teacher Hospitality (Hospitality Event and Restaurant)
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Human Services
Explore CoursesInformation Technology and Security
Explore CoursesMusic Performance and Industry
Explore CoursesDr Adam Starr
Lecturer Bachelor of Music (Performing Arts)
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Tamara Partridge
Teacher Music Performance (Performing Arts)
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Adrian Sherriff
Lecturer Music (Performing Arts)
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Dr Jonathan Dimond
Head of Program Bachelor of Music (Performing Arts)
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Andy White
Head of Program Bachelor Songwriting and Music Production (Performing Arts)
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Fiona Blair
Leading Teacher Music Industry (Performing Arts)
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Jack Pantazis
Teacher Music Performance (Performing Arts)
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Cristian Barbieri
Teacher Music Casual (Performing Arts)
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Visual Art
Explore CoursesSean Payne
Teacher Visual Arts (Visual Arts)
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Belinda Newick
Teacher Jewellery (Visual Arts)
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Andrea Draper
Teacher Graphic (Visual Arts)
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Con Emmanuelle
Leading Teacher Visual Arts (Visual Arts)
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Warren Crossett
Teaching Design Illustration (Visual Arts)
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Simon Bowland
Technical Officer Bachelor of Illustration (Visual Arts)
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Maurizio Salvati
Teacher Applied Photography (Visual Arts)
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Executive Staff
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Frances CoppolilloChief Executive Frances Coppolillo has an extensive history with Melbourne Polytechnic, most recently as Deputy CEO where she has led the College, Schools and a range of student focussed departments since September 2014.LEARN MORE -
Cathy FrazerExecutive Director of Student Engagement, International and Community Partnerships Cathy Frazer has held various roles within the VET and Higher Education sectors both in Australia and overseasLEARN MORE -
Basil PapageorgeExecutive Director, People, Culture and Corporate Services Basil Papageorge has spent over 12 years in commercially-oriented education institutions and holds several qualifications in business leadership and education.LEARN MORE -
Daryl SadgroveExecutive Director, Strategy, Performance and Governance Daryl Sadgrove has over 20 years' experience leading strategy, governance, and corporate service functions in a range of high-performing organisations.LEARN MORE -
Gabriel TorresExecutive Director, Infrastructure, Sustainability and Precincts Gabriel Torres joined Melbourne Polytechnic in 2018.LEARN MORE -
Marc BlanksExecutive Director of Curriculum Innovation and Teaching Excellence Marc Blanks has worked across the primary, secondary and tertiary sectors of education and also in a broad variety of roles in industryLEARN MORE