The College Community Council has on it representatives from the parent body, teaching and support staff, the College Executive, and our College Chaplain. The Council meets twice per term and reviews development within the College relating to things such as academic, financial and planning issues. The Council is also responsible for ensuring that the religious ethos of the College is promoted and integrated into all aspects of College life.
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How are members of the Council elected?
The process for determining the parent representatives is:
Vacancies are advertised through the School Newsletter and parents are invited to submit an Expression of Interest.
The Chair of the Council and the Principal determine a shortlist and an election is held to determine the successful candidate(s).
The Principal notifies all applicants of the outcome of the process.
The MacKillop community is informed of membership changes through the College Newsletter and College website.
Staff representatives are voted into positions whenever a staff vacancy arises.
2026 Community Council Members
Carl Jenkins
Council Chair
Jacqueline Heffernan
College Principal
Lachlan McNicol
Head of Campus, St Peter's
Jacklyn Johnstone
Head of Campus, Padua
Steve Wilde
Business Manager
Scott Willson
Parent Representative
Dave Hockley
Parent Representative
Dean McPherson
Parent Representative
Angela Harvey
Parent Representative
Patrick Kelly
Staff Representative
Fr Simon Falk
College Chaplain
Join the Community Council
New Community Council members will be elected in 2025. Expressions of interest from parents/carers are due by Monday 16 June to Community.Council@mackillop.act.edu.au.
