Diocesan Office
The Diocesan Office for the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle provides administrative support for clergy and parishes throughout the Diocese. It is also the Bishop of Newcastle’s office.
(02) 4926 3733 Fax: (02) 4926 1968 info@newcastleanglican.org.au 134 King St, Newcastle PO Box 817, Newcastle NSW 2300Office hours: 8:30am – 4.30pm, Monday to Thursday
Staff
The Diocesan Office Staff resource the Bishop and his Ministry Team, and the ministries of the parishes and organisations of the Diocese.
Executive Team
Stephen Phillips
Diocesan Chief Executive
Oversees the effective operations of the Diocese including governance, finance and administrative services.
All enquiries to ExecutiveTeam@newcastleanglican.org.au
Glen Cousins
Chief Financial Officer
Financial matters for Diocesan Budget, Trusts, Trustees of Church Property and parishes
All enquiries to ExecutiveTeam@newcastleanglican.org.au
Linda Wilson
Chief Operating Officer
Oversight of the financial and operational functions of the diocese.
All enquiries to ExecutiveTeam@newcastleanglican.org.au
Alison Dalmazzone
Executive Assistant to the Bishops
Bishop’s diary and engagements, confirmations, clergy leave and all enquiries relating to the Bishop.
Karen Cooper
Executive Assistant to Diocesan Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer
Responsible for the Diocesan Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer’s diary, engagements, administrative support and all enquiries relation to the Diocesan Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer.
Parish Services
Linda Wilson
Chief Operating Officer
Synod Arrangements, Diocesan Council, Insurance, Legal Matters, Law Book, Diocesan Handbook, Clergy Movements as well as enquiries regarding parish information, returns and support.
All enquiries to ExecutiveTeam@newcastleanglican.org.au
Brendon Lowndes
Property and Risk Officer
Matters regarding building, regulatory body compliance codes and all work health & safety matters
Jane Mowbray
Parish and Administrative Support
Parish services enquiries including insurance, licenses and Property Approvals Board.
Debbie Torok
Parish and Administrative Support
Responsible for minutes, meeting enquiries, Diocesan records, archives, Working With Children Checks and licensing.
Amanda Zaicos
Parish and Administrative Support
Safe Ministry Training, RSVP’s to Events, Parish Information
Finance
Glen Cousins
Chief Financial Officer
Financial matters for Diocesan Budget, Trusts, Trustees of Church Property and parishes
All enquiries to ExecutiveTeam@newcastleanglican.org.au
Terese Innes
Accountant
Financial matters for Diocesan Budget, Trusts, Trustees of Church Property and parishes
Jessica Murnane
Anglican Savings and Development Fund Manager
Enquiries regarding the ASDF
Finance Officer / Assistant Accountant
Accounts Liaison, Receipting, Payments and Missions enquiries
Jane Dumsa
Payroll Officer (Part Time)
Payroll enquiries, accounts, invoice follow up
Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation (NASC)
Alan Green
Chief Executive Officer
Business Manager
Enquiries about NASC finance matters.
Professional Standards - 1800 774 945
Michael Elliott
Director of Professional Standards [on extended leave]
Responsible for complaint handling, professional standards matters including Safe Ministry training in the Diocese.
Cathy Rose
Acting Director of Professional Standards
CEY Ministries (Children, Education and Youth)
Kate Baker
SRE Co-ordinator
SRE and Education enquiries