Our Educators

Our educators are some of the State’s finest and work as an effective team to provide a personalised learning experience for every Lowther Hall girl.

Experts in their fields, our teachers are approachable and engaging and work collaboratively to maintain the School’s enviable culture of academic and personal excellence.

Our Educational Leaders

Our educational leaders bring exceptional talent, extensive studies, and a wealth of experience, inspiring excellence and fostering growth in every aspect of our learning community.
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Elisabeth Rhodes

Principal

Elisabeth Rhodes brings extensive experience to her role as Principal of Lowther Hall, a…
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Tracy Healy

Deputy Principal

A recognised leader in adolescent health and student wellbeing, Tracy has developed and…
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Nadine Moran

Head of Junior School (K-6)

Nadine Moran is the Head of Junior School (K-6) at Lowther Hall, bringing a wealth of…
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Holly Greenhalgh

Head of Senior School (7-12)

Holly Greenhalgh is the Head of Senior School (7-12) at Lowther Hall who brings warmth, clarity and strong pedagogical vision to the Senior School environment. Having served previously as Deputy Head of Senior School – Teaching and Learning, she brings a wealth of experience both in Australia and overseas and across pastoral, pedagogical and curriculum leadership. She has extensive experience in girls’ education and is deeply committed to developing confident, capable young women who will contribute positively to the world.

Our Teaching and Learning Leaders

Our Teaching and Learning Leaders play a vital role in shaping an engaging, forward-thinking curriculum and supporting excellence in classroom practice across all year levels.
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Kimberley Crawford

Director of Curriculum and Pedagogy

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Isabel Duyker

Deputy Head of Senior School - Students

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Amanda McCaffrey

Deputy Head of Junior School – Systems and Projects

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Trina Maher

Deputy Head of Junior School - Teaching and Learning

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Malmi Gallage

Deputy Head of Senior School – Curriculum and Digital Learning

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Anthony Pasinati

Acting Deputy Head of Senior School – Systems

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Katie Hobley

Deputy Head of Junior School - Head of Blinkbonnie House

Principal's Advisory Committee

The Principal's Advisory Committee provides strategic guidance, diverse perspectives, and collaborative support to assist the Principal in shaping key decisions and advancing the school’s vision and goals.
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Leah Capuano

Director of Human Resources and Strategic Operations

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Charlene Donga

Director of Business (CFO)

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Michael Gerdtz

Director of Finance

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Sandy Nelson

Director of Admissions

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Esther Rule

Principal's Executive Assistant

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Anna Emerson

Acting Director of Marketing, Communications and Community Engagement

Join our Team

Developing, recruiting and sustaining our most valuable asset – our staff – is of the utmost importance in fulfilling our educational mission. Become part of our professional, caring community of life long learners by applying for a position at Lowther Hall today.

Current Vacancies
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Employment

We are a vibrant, inclusive, and innovative community committed to achieving excellence in education. Every individual staff member across the school collaborates with a shared purpose: delivering the highest quality education for our girls.

Employment
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Professional Benefits

At Lowther Hall, we recognise that a strong set of professional benefits is essential for attracting and retaining talented staff.

Professional Benefits
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Staff Life at Lowther Hall

The staff experience at Lowther Hall reflects our core values of community and belonging. We offer wellbeing initiatives and professional benefits, all within our conveniently located campus in the heart of Essendon.

Staff Life at Lowther Hall

Staff News

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13 Aug, 2025

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Reverend Josephine Quinlan Joining the Lowther Hall Community in 2026

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Reverend Josephine Quinlan, who will join the Lowther Hall community in 2026.

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27 Aug, 2025

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Channel 9 News Report: Lowther Hall and Deakin University in PE and Sport Research

Did you catch Lowther Hall on Channel 9 News last night? (Tuesday 26 August)
We are proud to share that Lowther Hall has been partnering with Deakin University…

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30 Jul, 2025

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Newly Appointed Head of Junior School

We are excited to announce that Nadine Moran has been appointed as the new Head of Junior School and Head of Raymond House at Lowther Hall.

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01 Jul, 2025

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Involvement in Deakin University’s ‘Moving the Next Generation’

In recent months, some of our Year 7 students and Physical Education staff participated in real-world and user interface testing of the ‘Moving the Next…

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16 Jun, 2025

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Former Principal Awarded Medal of the Order of Australia

We are delighted to share that our former Principal, Carolyn Grantskalns, has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for her outstanding…

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06 May, 2025

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Celebrating 25 Years of GSV at the MCG

On Monday 6 May, our Director of Sport, Vicki Hoban, was honoured to be a featured panellist at a special evening celebrating 25 years of Girls’ Sport Victoria…

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