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Meet the Head of the School of Psychology
Professor Jane McGillivray joined the School of Psychology leadership team in 2012 and has held the position of Head of the School of Psychology since 2017. She is very proud of the school’s many achievements and the excellence that is consistently demonstrated across teaching and research domains. Throughout her academic career, Jane has maintained currency of practice as an endorsed clinical psychologist, enabling her to contextualise and enhance connections between research, theory and practice, as well as supporting well-established professional and community links. The focus of Jane's research is on mental health and social and emotional wellbeing across the lifespan, particularly in marginalised groups.
There are over 160 staff in the School of Psychology, including our teaching, research, honorary and professional staff. These are the leading minds that you could be studying with or working alongside.
Head of the School of Psychology
School executive
Professor Jane McGillivray, Head of School
Professor Antonina Mikocka-Walus, Deputy Head of School
Associate Professor Elizabeth Westrupp, Associate Head of School, Research
Associate Professor Stefanie Sharman, Associate Head of School, Teaching and Learning
Associate Professor Ian Fuelscher, Associate Head of School, International
Lorraine Rodricks, School Manager
Terry McCormick, Executive Assistant to Head of School
HDR coordinators
Associate Professor Jacqui Macdonald, Graduate Research Coordinator, Doctor of Philosophy
Associate Professor Jarrad Lum, Deputy Graduate Research Coordinator, Doctor of Philosophy
Dr Ashlee Curtis, Deputy Graduate Research Coordinator, Doctor of Philosophy
Professor Nicki Dowling, Graduate Research Coordinator, Doctor of Psychology (Clinical)
Course directors
Associate Professor Alexander Mussap, Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
Dr Shannon Hyder, Bachelor of Psychological Science
Dr Richelle Mayshak, Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science
Dr David Skvarc, Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours), Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced)
Dr Robyn Moffitt, Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours), Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced)
Amanda Dudley, Master of Professional Psychology
Vicki Kavadas, Master of Psychology (Organisational)
Dr Megan Turner, Master of Psychology (Clinical), Doctor of Psychology (Clinical)
Professor Glenn Melvin, Master of Clinical Psychology (Post Registration)
Dr Mayumi Purvis, Graduate Certificate in Counselling, Graduate Diploma of Counselling, Master of Counselling
Meet our people
The School of Psychology has a range of leading academics and staff who are experts in their field or industry. Browse our community of academic, research and professional staff – you can search for a particular person by name, or search by research theme or keyword, to find an expert.
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Deakin’s School of Psychology empowers students, staff and partners to work toward positive change. Interested in studying with us? Browse our disciplines and courses within psychology and mental health.
Research with us
Deakin’s School of Psychology partners with industry, government and community to transform ideas into impact. Our world-class researchers, facilities and networks will kick-start your research career.
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