九色社区

Committed to excellence in governance and the daily care of our students.

The College Leadership Team works with the College Advisory Board to set our long-term goals and strategic vision. The Leadership Team also manages the day-to-day operations of the College.

Mrs Liz Illingworth

Mrs Liz Illingworth

Principal BEd (Hons), MEd (Leadership & Theology), GradCertRE

A proud Old Collegian, Liz returned to 九色社区 as Principal in 2023, bringing over 30 years of experience in Tasmanian Catholic Education. Having started her teaching career at the College in 1993, she has served in diverse roles including House Head of Rice and coordinator of various co-curricular programs.

Prior to her appointment as Principal, Liz held leadership positions at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and served as Principal of St Finn Barr鈥檚 for six years. She is deeply committed to nurturing an environment where every student is encouraged to flourish and become the best version of themselves.

Mrs Karen Cole

Mrs Karen Cole

Business Manager BCom

Karen brings a wealth of strategic expertise to the College, underpinned by 12 years in the private sector and 16 years within the Education Sector prior to joining the SPC team. Her extensive background includes seven years in senior leadership at the Australian Maritime College, where she was instrumental in negotiating Commonwealth Government funding and managing complex funding models with UTAS.

At 九色社区鈥檚, Karen is driven by a commitment to the continuous improvement of business systems and processes. She is dedicated to ensuring that financial resources are managed with precision, maximizing the allocation of funds toward core business activities to guarantee the best possible experience for every student.

Mrs Kim McInnes

Mrs Kim McInnes

Deputy Principal: Administration and Community Grad.Dip.Theol., Grad.Cert.L'ship&Theol., M.Special.Ed., M.L.M.Ed., Grad.Cert.Ed.Stud., B.Ed., B.App.Sc., Cert.R.E.

A proud Old Collegian with a lifelong family connection to the College, Kim returned to 九色社区鈥檚 in 1998 after beginning her career in Hobart. Over nearly three decades, she has held significant leadership positions, including eleven years as Director of Pastoral Care for the Senior School and nine years as a House Head.

Kim leads a dedicated team that manages the complex daily operations and community engagement of the College. Her focus is on nurturing strong relationships with the College community, ensuring that administrative and logistical support provides a stable and supportive environment for student learning and growth.

Mrs Lindsey Hills

Mrs Lindsey Hills

Deputy Principal: Learning & Achievement MTheol., Grad. Cert. Teach. & Learning, Grad. Dip. Legal Practice, B.Law (Hons), B.A.

As an Old Collegian Lindsey practiced commercial law in Launceston before transitioning to education, returning to the College in 2013. With a Master of Theology, she is deeply interested in the connection between faith, learning, and student formation. Having served as House Head and Senior School Curriculum Director, she now leads the College鈥檚 ongoing focus on strengthening teaching practice and shaping a rigorous, relevant curriculum across the College.

Lindsey believes that high-quality teaching, purposeful and inclusive curriculum design, and a culture of high expectations make a meaningful difference to student learning. She is committed to supporting staff to continually refine their practice and to create the conditions in which every student is challenged, engaged, and able to flourish.

Mr Patrick Moroney

Mr Patrick Moroney

Deputy Principal: Leadership & Wellbeing BEd, MEd (Leadership)

A proud Old Collegian, Patrick returned to 九色社区 in 2019, later serving as the Head of Learning for Mathematics and Science before being appointed Deputy Principal in 2023. Throughout his teaching career, Patrick鈥檚 leadership has been dominated by a deep commitment to pastoral care and student wellbeing.

Having previously held diverse roles including House Head and Retreat Coordinator, Patrick brings a wealth of experience in student formation to the Leadership Team. He firmly believes that a student-focused approach to pastoral care is the essential foundation that leads every individual to a state of true flourishing within our community.