Our staff


Organisers
IEU-QNT Organisers are the key point of contact between members and our union. Organisers support members to build their collective strength and power in their schools and workplaces.
Organisers:
Aaron Watson, Andrew Elphinstone, Caryl Rosser, Craig Darlington, Frances Brougham, Jeff Pratt,
Krystal Pearson, Matthew Kliese, Nicole Lakidis, Patrick Meikle, Richard Pascoe, Stacey Forsyth,
Susan O’Leary, Tahn Donaldson

Industrial Team
Our union’s dedicated and expert industrial team assists members through any issues they face at work – from general queries to complex matters requiring advice and representation.
Industrial Officers:
Mark Moorhead, Melanie Stellmacher
Industrial Services Officers:
Byron Dettl, Coen Schmidt, John Tully, Marina Misikic, Michael Nelson, Rosey Cavallaro

Communications Team
IEU-QNT’s Communications Team ensures members’ stories are told and gives voice to the collective. The team also keeps members informed about the changing professional landscape by maintaining a comprehensive suite of publications, digital communications and online channels.
Communications Manager:
Laura Wise
Communications Officers:
Elise Cuthbertson, Ella Doyle, Emily Campbell, Rhiannon Roberts

Membership Team
Our union’s Membership Team manages the records of our 17,000+ members, including processing payments and ensuring members’ information remains up-to-date.
Membership Officers:
Louisa Doran Edmonds, Julian Henriquez, Marlo Spikin, Rhys Dando

Officer Supporting Collective Negotiations
IEU-QNT’s Officer Supporting Collective Negotiations plays a key role in supporting IEU officers and IEU Chapters as they prepare, negotiate and implement collective bargaining agreements.
Officer Supporting Collective Negotiations:
Paul Giles

Senior Research Officer
IEU-QNT’s Senior Research Officer keeps a watching brief on professional issues impacting members by liaising with sector stakeholders, writing public submissions and supporting internal programs and development. Click here to view our union’s current public submissions.
Senior Research Officer:
Adele Schmidt

Project Officer
The Project Officer works collaboratively with our Organiser and Industrial teams, develops resource material and provides training and professional support.
Project Officer:
Karen Devin

Human Resources
The HR Officer oversees our union’s staffing as well as various organisational matters.
Human Resources Officer:
Maria Campanini

Finance Team
Our union’s Finance Officers are critical to daily operations and ensure staff have the resources and materials they need to support members.
Office Finance Administrator:
Zac Myers-Danzig
Finance Officer:
Amy Nelson

Clerical Team
IEU-QNT Clerical Officers provide varied and essential administrative support, often acting as messengers of crucial information from organisers and leadership staff.
Clerical Team Leader (Acting):
Amanda Prove
Clerical Officers:
Di Hurst, Heidi Blinman, Kay Holloway, Lianne Graham, Mayura Sule, Sue Naude, Tessa McKenzie,
Tess Brooks

Call Centre
Our union’s outbound call centre is a critical point of engagement and contacts members about a range of membership, industrial and professional issues.
Call Centre Organisers:
Isabelle Irons, Madelyn Burr and Tom Lambert
Want to join our team?
Click here to view current vacancies.