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Staff profiles

Units in this program are delivered by vocationally experienced practitioners with a proven track record of performance – professionally and academically.



Kathy Thomas, course co-ordinator

Kathy has been working at Swinburne across teaching roles and project work.

Throughout her time here, she has developed two niche postgraduate qualifications in executive administration and public relations.

Kathy has also developed these courses to be delivered online, providing an alternate and flexible study option.




Kylie Hillemacher, Public relations practice and Public relations theory and approaches

Kylie has over 15 years experience in the corporate communications industry in both Australia and overseas.

Kylie has studied communications, journalism and marketing and also holds a Graduate Diploma of Education.

She also has experience in managing internal and external communalisations and has worked in a number of media houses and corporate environments, including Coles Myer and Telstra.