Perth-born Kathleen moved to the Central Coast 11 years ago with her husband Paul, a professional musician and drummer. “We decided to make the move to the East Coast because there were more performing opportunities here,” said Kathleen, who is also now mum to two boys aged 14 and 16.

“It is thanks to Paul I have developed a greater understanding of music appreciation and the skills and talents required of professional musicians. So when I saw the role advertised here at the Conservatorium of Music my interest was piqued.

Kathleen previously worked in an administrative role at a Central Coast aged care facility. “I am looking forward to meeting more families and students and learning more about the Conservatorium,” said Kathleen

You can find Kathleen in the front office of the Con at 45 Mann Street from Monday to Thursday, where she will also be available on the phone to answer your questions.

For over 25 years Tristan has worked extensively in senior leadership roles across the government, non-profit and corporate sectors, with his experience spanning strategy and organisational transformation, education and public programs, visitor experience and services, commercial operations, infrastructure development and asset management.

Having started his career as a classroom teacher, Tristan has since held a range of roles encompassing leading audience engagement, education and programs and events teams for national cultural institutions, with a particular interest in disadvantaged audiences and access to arts experience and education.

Tristan has delivered results by unlocking financial and human capital, developing and delivering collaborative, innovative and holistic strategy, while cultivating positive and productive long-term partnerships, that put people at the centre of the organisation’s mission.

His interests in the Conservatorium are both professional and personal. Having grown up on the Central Coast in the 1980s, he was compelled to leave at a young age to pursue further education and his career in the arts. Now having returned, his daughter, a student at the Conservatorium for the last five years, has achieved Flute AMEB Grade 6, is playing in the Symphonic Woodwind Orchestra, and attending both the weekly Senior Jazz Ensemble and private flute tuition. This connection and the ability to contribute to high quality arts education opportunities for, especially young people locally, drives his commitment to advancing the Conservatorium’s mission of nurturing musical talent, that also enriches our wider community.

Tristan’s previous leadership roles include the Australian Classification Board, Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences (MAAS), the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Newcastle Region Art Gallery, Campbelltown Regional Art Gallery, Westpac Bank and AMP Capital.

In these roles he successfully managed lead large multi-faceted audience and education programs, digital initiatives, First Nations, multi-cultural and Disability access strategies, as well as leading organisational change and operations, visitor experience and community development programs. He has a strong track record in creating value, overcoming complex challenges and driving outcomes for key stakeholders, clients and audiences.

Tristan is currently a Board Member of the Art Gallery of NSW Society, previously a member of Create NSW History and Museums Funding Board, and his qualifications include a Master of Arts Administration, College of Fine Arts, University of NSW, Diploma of Education (Visual Arts), University of Newcastle and a Bachelor of Arts (Fine Arts / Film / Psychology), University of Sydney and University of California.