Research Operations & Scientific Support


Research Operations & Scientific Support - Research at Peter Mac

The Research Division is supported by the following operations and scientific support team.

Chief Operating Officer (Research)
Ms Mary Harney

Deputy Chief Operating Officer (Research)
Mr Gian Sberna

Physical Environment & Infrastructure Manager
Mr Mark Shannon

Research IT Manager
Mr Daniel Simpkins

Education & Communications Manager
Dr Caroline Owen

Human Resources Officer
Ms Sarah Dougas

Research Governance Officer
Dr Jo Phipps-Nelson

Applications Specialist
Mr Zeus Villaneau

Physical Environment Officer
Mr Paul Dunn

OHS Project Officer
Ms Lisa Stevens

Executive Personal Assistants:
Ms Jacinta Arnup
Ms Diana Motion
Ms Linda Stevens
Ms Jade Tran


Program Personal Assistants
Ms Marianne Ciavarella
Ms Sally Cane
Ms Belinda Kelly


Receptionist and Governance Assistant
Ms Kate McShane

Communications Assistant
Mr Nick Sharp-Paul

Research Grants Team:
Dr Gian Sberna
Ms Marianne Ciavarella
Ms Sally Cane
Ms Belinda Kelly

Submission of the majority of grant applications from Peter Mac is coordinated by the Grants Team and processed via the Research Office at the University of Melbourne.

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Contact Details
+61 (0)3 9656 1238
researchinformation@petermac.org