Ruby Dullaghan – Retail Supervisor, Op Shops (started on 25/08)
Hi everyone! My name is Ruby and I’m excited to join the team as Retail Supervisor for the Newcastle area.
I come to this role with a background in small business ownership and previous experience managing a successful not-for-profit retail store.
I'm also a full-time student at TAFE, studying a Diploma of Community Services and will eventually work towards a Bachelor of Social Work. My spare time is spent baking, gardening, catching up with friends over coffee or watching the AFL with my fiancé.
I’m really looking forward to contributing my retail experience and person-centred management to the meaningful work happening at the Samaritans stores.
Lauren Barling – Financial Accountant (started on 25/08)
Originally from Tamworth, I moved to Newcastle nearly six years ago to study at the University of Newcastle and I’ve loved living here ever since.
Outside of work, I keep really active and enjoy going to the gym, running (I recently completed a half marathon!), and playing netball on the weekends.
Professionally, I’ve been working as a corporate accountant at the University of Newcastle, where I looked after the controlled entities.
Fiona Gillies – Business Analyst (started on 25/08)
Fiona recently joined us as a Business Analyst, bringing over 20 years of experience in business improvement, stakeholder engagement, and process transformation across government, not-for-profit, and corporate sectors.
She has a strong track record in mapping processes, leading workshops, and delivering solutions that simplify complexity and create lasting value.
Outside of work, Fiona is an amateur painter and drummer who enjoys unwinding with creative projects.
She also loves exploring new restaurants and spending time outdoors walking and playing with Zansabah, her lively 13-month-old Cavoodle.
Priyanka Sorathia – Payroll Officer (started on 27/08)
I have an MBA degree and over three years of experience working in HR and payroll.
I really enjoy working with people and making sure processes run smoothly.
Outside of work, I’m an outdoors person – I love being active, exploring new places, and balancing that with my passion for health and wellness.
I also enjoy creative projects and spending time with family and friends.
I’m excited to be part of the team and looking forward to connecting with everyone.
Michelle Hamence – Marketing Business Partner (started on 01/09)
I’m excited to be joining Newcastle Anglican as a Marketing Business Partner.
I bring over 15 years’ experience in marketing, brand and communications, most of this within the healthcare, education and not-for-profit sectors.
I am a strategist, a deep-thinker and a connector.
Or, for those who enjoy a good personality test or three, I’m an ISFJ-T, a ‘Defender’, and an ‘Incubator’.
I use psychology and human emotion to build brand and marketing strategies that unite people and purpose, build trust, and create positive brand experiences.
I'm looking forward to joining the team and collaborating on brand and marketing initiatives that achieve your goals and strengthen our shared impact.