Learn from world class academics
Our staff are outstanding teachers and scholars. Their service to students, the practitioner community and scholarship has been recognised both locally and internationally.With experts in fields such as crime analysis, policing, restorative justice, forensic psychology and much more, we can offer you expert knowledge based on cutting edge research.
CCJ Executives
Head of School of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Professor Jason Payne
Professor Jason Payne research focuses on drugs and crime, youth crime, harm reduction and criminal justice program evaluation. Jason is a mixed-method researcher with particular expertise in the quantitative measurement of recidivism and other criminal justice evaluation methodologies.Deputy Head of School (Learning and Teaching)
Associate Professor Troy Allard
Associate Professor Troy Allard’s research expertise improves knowledge about the causes and prevention of serious and persistent youth offending, including a focus on program design and evaluation.Deputy Head of School (Research)
Associate Professor Lyndel Bates
Associate Professor Lyndel Bates research spans policing, driver education, youth offending and the translation of evidence into practice. Drawing on two decades of experience, she is committed to using her work to shape policy and improve community safety.School Manager
Ms Deb Waldron
Ms Deb Waldron is the primary advisor to the Head of School with responsibility for the implementation of school governance, strategic planning and policies. Deb develops and manages operational and business plans and processes, budgeting, resource management and workforce planning.Staff List
Key Contacts
Program Director - Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Program Director - Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Student Engagement Coordinator
First Year and Commencing Student Coordinator
To be advised
Program Director, Open Universities
AEL Higher Degree by Research Advocate
Associate Professor Keiran Hardy
Higher Degree by Research Program Co-Convenors
Associate Professor Stacy Tzoumakis
Program Director - Postgraduate Programs
Associate Professor Jacqueline Drew
Program Director - Honours Program
CCJ Industry Engagement Co-Convenors
Associate Professor Lyndel Bates
Associate Professor Jesse Cale
A/Criminology Student Society (CSS) Coordinator
Criminology Undergraduate Research Internship Program (CURIP) Coordinator
Equity Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator
Online Coordinator/LMS Champion
Workplace Integrated Learning (WIL) Coordinator
Associate Professor Lyndel Bates
Academic staff
- Dr Andrew Childs
- Dr Ausma Bernot
- Dr Belinda Crissman
- Professor Benoit Leclerc
- Ms Caitlin Davey
- Dr Carleen Thompson
- Dr Chloe Keel
- Associate Professor Danielle Harris
- Dr Elise Sargeant
- Dr Emily Hurren-Paterson
- Dr Hai Luong
- Ms Jaana Haaja
- Associate Professor Jacqueline Drew
- Dr Jacqueline Allen
- Dr James Ogilvie
- Professor Janet Ransley
- Mr Jared Walters
- Professor Jason Payne
- Dr Jeff Ackerman
- Associate Professor Jesse Cale
- Professor John Rynne
- Associate Professor Justin Ready
- Dr Katie Hail-Jares
- Professor Kathleen Daly
- Dr Kiseong Kuen
- Associate Professor Keiran Hardy
- Dr Kirsten Besemer
- Dr Lacey Schaefer
- Dr Li Eriksson
- Associate Professor Louise Porter
- Associate Professor Lyndel Bates
- Dr Margo van Felius
- Professor Martine Powell
- Professor Michael Townsley
- Dr Michelle Sydes
- Professor Molly Dragiewicz
- Associate Professor Nadine Connell
- Dr Natasha Madon
- Dr Rachel Dioso-Villa
- Professor Rebecca Wickes
- Associate Professor Samantha Jeffries
- Associate Professor Stacy Tzoumakis
- Professor Susan Dennison
- Professor Susanne Karstedt
- Professor Tara McGee
- Professor Tina Murphy
- Associate Professor Troy Allard
- Dr William Wood
Adjunct Staff
- Emeritus Professor Ross Homel
- Professor Clifford Shearing