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Our College Leadership Team

The College Leadership Team (CLT) is the primary decision-making body of the College.

The College Leadership Team is committed to leading with excellence, nurturing a strong and connected Mercy community that advances educational outcomes for our students.

Key responsibilities:

  • Bring the College Mission, Vision, and Mercy Values to life
  • Drive innovation and continuous improvement
  • Empower staff and students to live and learn with purpose and intention
  • Celebrate diversity, equity and inclusivity
St Patrick's College, Townsville

"Our expert teachers are industry leaders, drawing on their real-life experiences to engage and inspire our students to be intelligent, confident, active learners."

Amber Hauff | Principal

Cameran Triffett

Acting College Principal

Cameran has studied and taught in the UK and USA, completing a Bachelor of Arts Journalism, Bachelor of Business International Business and German, a Graduate Diploma of Education, and a Master of Arts in American Studies at the University of Alabama. He taught at the Bulmershe School in Reading, UK and at The Cathedral School in Townsville before joining St Patrick’s College Townsville in 2016.

Cameran has held curriculum leadership roles as Head of Faculty - English, The Arts and Languages as well as senior leadership roles including the Director of Students, leading student wellbeing and pastoral care at the College. In 2020, he was appointed to the position of Deputy Principal. During his time at St Patrick's College Townsville, he has built strong relationships with staff, students and parents and has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the College. 

St Patrick's College, Townsville

Prue Meier

Director of Business Operations

Introducing Prue Meier, a dedicated professional with a passion for education and keen eye for efficient management. As the Director of Business Operations, Prue oversees the strategic and intricate day-to-day business administration of the College, performing the functions of Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary to the Board. Prue holds a Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Commerce, Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance and is a qualified Chartered Accountant. With a diverse background spanning the non-profit, mining and government sectors, Prue brings a wealth of experience to the role and ensures a supportive and nurturing environment for both staff and students. 

Beyond her commitment to the success and growth of the College, Prue is a proud mother of two boys and enjoys piecing together a jigsaw, casting a fishing line and spending time in the garden. Prue is an advocate for The Leukaemia Foundation and devoted volunteer at Brighter Lives.  Prue looks forward to supporting St Patrick's College Townsville as it continues to roll out the Strategic and Master Plan. 

St Patrick's College, Townsville

Isabel Bowrey

Director of Marketing & Communications
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St Patrick’s College Townsville
45 The Strand (PO Box 721)
Townsville Qld 4810
College Administration:
T (61) 4753 0300
F (61) 4753 0336
Email Administration
College Absence Line:
(61) 47530377

CRICOS No. 03317K

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A Ministry in Mercy Partners

Acknowledgement of Country: We give thanks and respectfully acknowledge the Wulgurukaba people, the Traditional Custodians of this beautiful country whose land our College shares. We recognise their ongoing deep spiritual connection to this Country, and the care they gave for thousands of years. We also acknowledge the Bindal people as the neighbouring Custodians of their Country. We pay our respects to the Elders, past, present and emerging and extend that respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples here today.