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Governance and corporate information

Who governs Fairmont, and the statements we publish about our finances and your fees.

Fairmont College Australia is the trading name of Australian Early Education Institute Pty Ltd (ABN 13 656 749 941), a TEQSA registered higher education provider (PRV14386).

Governing Council

  • Professor Jane Long, Chair and Independent Director
  • Professor Mark Farrell, Independent Director
  • Ms Louise Hill, Independent Director
  • Professor Mark Perry, Independent Director
  • Mr Justin Lachal, Independent Director

The Governing Council is responsible for strategic direction and corporate governance.

Academic Senate

  • Professor Mark Farrell, Chair
  • Professor Wendy Cross, Independent Member
  • Professor Deborah Harcourt, Independent Member
  • Dr Gayani Samarawickrema, Independent Member
  • Dr Mark O’Rourke, Independent Member
  • Ms Kaye Cleary, Independent Member
  • Dr Warren Midgley, Independent Member

The Academic Senate is responsible for academic quality and curriculum approval.

Executive management

  • Professor Michael Stuckey, President & CEO
  • Ms Paris Verdad, Operations Manager

Organisational chart

The organisational chart shows how the Governing Council, the Academic Senate and executive management fit together.

Organisational chart, 27 October 2026 (PDF, 39 KB)

Financial standing

Our directors’ statement on Fairmont’s financial position, signed by all five directors.

Statement of Financial Standing, 20 August 2026 (PDF, 189 KB)

Tuition assurance

How Fairmont protects students’ tuition fees.

Statement of Tuition Assurance, 20 August 2026 (PDF, 222 KB)