VIS Structure

At the VIS we understand the importance of having talented, creative and loyal personnel, at every level of our organisation.

Board of Directors

A mix of administrators, media and business people, the Board members understand the complexities of elite sport and bring their own particular skills and experience to the table.

Board Members

  • Mrs Kate Palmer - Chairman
  • Mr Ian Fullagar
  • Prof Mark Hargreaves
  • Mr Tim Lane
  • Mrs Kathy McLean
  • Ms Julie Sarll
  • Prof John Saunders
  • Mr Ray Wilson

Our Team

The VIS staff group encompasses a broad range of experience from different sectors of the sporting industry; many staff members have joined the VIS following positions with local, interstate and international organisations. They share a knowledge, understanding and passion for elite sport and work together to optimise the development opportunities for VIS athletes.

Management Team

  • Chief Executive Officer - Anne Marie Harrison
  • Performance Manager - Marty Aitken
  • Performance Services Manager - Paul Kiteley
  • Business Manager - Jim Dean
  • Communications and Marketing Manager - Mandy Passmore
  • Executive Administrator - Deirdre Boyd

Executive

  • Chief Executive Officer - Anne Marie Harrison
  • Executive Administrator - Deirdre Boyd

Performance Team

  • Manager - Marty Aitken
  • Performance Coordinator - Andrew Nolen
  • Performance Admistrator - Jake Hardiman
  • Talent Transfer Coordinator - Simon Blundell

Coaching Staff

  • Aerial Skiing Program Manager - Sylvie Withers
  • Athletics Program Manager – Derek Boothroyd
  • Cycling Head Coach - Dave Sanders
  • Cycling Assistant Coach - Scott McGrory
  • Cycling Women’s Coach – Donna Rae-Szalinski
  • Diving Head Coach - Matt Helm
  • Golf Head Coach - Marty Joyce
  • Golf Assistant Coach - Darren Cole
  • Gymnastics Head Coach - Mikhail Barabach
  • Men's Hockey Head Coach - Jay Stacy
  • Women's Hockey Head Coach - Katie Allen
  • Netball Head Coach - Simone McKinnis
  • Netball Assistant Coach – Eloise Southby-Halbish
  • Rowing Head Coach - Bill Tait
  • Rowing Senior Coach - Tom Laurich
  • Sailing Head Coach - Johnny Rodgers
  • Swimming Program Manager - Lee Nicholson
  • Triathlon A/Head Coach - TBC
  • Water Polo Head Coach - Dalibor Maslan

Performance Services Team

  • Manager - Paul Kiteley
  • Performance Services Coordinator - Nerissa Turner
  • Receptionists - Mathew Gay, Rowena Webster, Kelly Cartwright, Melissa Tapper

Performance Service Team - Service Providers

  • Sports Medicine Coordinator - Dr Peter Harcourt
  • Doctors - Dr Anik Shawdon, Dr Greg Hickey, Dr Larissa Trease
  • Physiotherapy Coordinator - Wendy Braybon
  • Physiotherapists - Steve Evans, Ebonie Scase, Kate McGillivray, Laura Baquie
  • Massage Therapists - Jim Stevanovski, Arnaud Domange, Gillian Niven
  • Nutrition Coordinator - Kylie Andrew
  • Nutritionist - Daniela Manche
  • Physical Preparation Coordinator - Dr Harry Brennan
  • Physical Preparation Coaches - Michael Crooks, Ben Willey, James Karageorgiou, Nathan Heaney
  • Sport Science Coordinator – Dr Harry Brennan
  • Sport Scientists - Nick Sanders, Cathryn Pruscino, Danielle Stefano, Sylvie Withers, Belinda Price
  • Athlete Career and Education (ACE) Coordinator - Bernadette Sierakowski
  • ACE Advisor - Marina Mateos
  • ACE Advisor - Clare Timmins
  • Psychologist - Paulette Mifsud

Business Team

  • Manager - Mr Jim Dean
  • Information, Communications and Technology Manager - Mark Schnabl
  • Information, Communications and Technology Technician – Satyam Bisen
  • Facility Operations Coordinator - Janeen Ayling
  • Accounting Officer -  John Scrimizzi
  • Accounts Payable Officer - Elsa Kwan
  • Information Officer - June Bradley

Communications & Marketing Services Team

  • Communications and Marketing Manager - Mandy Passmore
  • Marketing and Media Coordinator - Ashley Carr
  • Marketing and Community Projects Coordinator - Rick Wall