Australian Paramedical College Team

Our Training and Assessment Team

Dr Simon Sawyer, PhD

Dr Simon Sawyer, PhD

Director of Education
Registered Paramedic: PAR0002206028
  • Simon has a Bachelor’s of Paramedicine (with Honour), a PhD in Paramedicine, a Bachelor’s of Psychology and Management/Marketing, and a Certificate in Health Professions Education.
  • Registered Paramedic with 10+ years as an Advanced Life Support Paramedic in Victoria
  • 7 years working as a University Lecturer teaching the Bachelor of Paramedicine programs
  • One of the first Paramedics in the world to earn his PhD in Paramedicine, focusing on paramedic response to family violence. Presenting his research and providing training across the world.
  • A proud cat owner
Jaime Wallis

Jaime Wallis

Training Manager
Registered Paramedic: PAR0002245479
  • Bachelor of Paramedicine and a Graduate Certificate in Health Education.
  • Registered Paramedic with 15 years as an Advanced Life Support Paramedic with Ambulance Victoria.
  • 10 years working as a University Lecturer teaching in Bachelor of Paramedicine programs.
  • Enjoys sports, getting into nature, and connecting
Viktoria Radeva

Viktoria Radeva

Workshops and Logistics Officer
  • Studied a Bachelor of Business and Event Management at Southern Cross Uni.
  • Passionate dancer who loves mountain biking, camping, cooking and bushwalking adventures.
  • Born in Bulgaria, raised in Austria and moved to Australia in 2017.
Jens Hojby

Jens Hojby

Trainer & Assessor
  • 7 years industry experience as a Trainer & Assessor (Medical).
  • Completed a Diploma in Paramedical Science, Diploma of Leadership & Management & Diploma of Work Health Safety.
  • Event Medic – marathons and sport events.
Jennifer Rearden

Jennifer Rearden

Trainer and Assessor
Registered Paramedic: PAR0002625951
  • NZ Paramedic Council registration 773318
  • Bachelor of Paramedicine with Charles Sturt University
  • Diploma of Paramedical Science and Certificate IV in Healthcare with APC
  • 1-year experience as an EMT and 2 years as a Paramedic with St John Ambulance New Zealand
  • Loves dancing, going to the gym, hitting up the beach, traveling, and skiing.
Lindsay Dennis

Lindsay Dennis

Trainer and Assessor
Registered Paramedic: PAR0002664375
  • Bachelor of Paramedic Science from CQU / Diploma of Paramedic Science + Certificate IV in Health Care from APC
  • Certificate III in Mines Emergency Response and Rescue.
  • 10 years experience in rescue, 3 years experience in private medic work.
  • Loves photography and snowboarding
Gary Halford

Gary Halford

RPL & WHS Officer, Trainer and Assessor
  • 15 years working as Tech Officer in Anatomy & Pathology at UQ & Griffith Uni & worked for RPL Help Pty Ltd for 4 years.
  • Diploma of Management, Certificate IV WHS, Certificate IV TAE, Certificate III Mortuary Science.
  • Enjoys surfing, the beach, golf, camping and following the NRL.
Alexandra Griffiths

Alexandra Griffiths

NSW Regional Training Lead
Registered Paramedic: PAR0002251562
  • Studied Nursing, Paramedicine and Medicine in her home country
  • Completed a Bachelor of Paramedicine at Charles Sturt University (Bathurst)
  • Industry experience as an Intensive Care Paramedic with NSW Ambulance for 20 years and a Health Educator with CPA Training Alliance (RTO) for 10 years
  • Alexandra has identical twin teenage boys and loves taking the family skiing
Sophie Lucia Griffiths

Sophie Lucia Griffiths

Trainer and Assessor
Registered Paramedic: PAR0002393453
  • Bachelor of Paramedicine with Charles Sturt University
  • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
  • 9 years experience as a Registered Nurse (NWW0001922655) in a variety of settings.
  • Loves brunching and exploring.
Nathan Seidel

Nathan Seidel

WA REgional Training Lead
Registered Paramedic: PAR0002466973
  • Bachelor of Paramedic Practice with University of Tasmania and Diploma of Paramedical Science with APC.
  • Certificate III in Mines Emergency Response and Rescue, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Drug and Alcohol Testing Qualification.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Paediatric Life Support.
  • Loves long walks on the beach
Stacey Macleod

Stacey Macleod

Trainer & Assessor
Registered Paramedic: PAR0002674378
  • Bachelor of Paramedical Science (Edith Cowan University)
  • Paramedic in South Australia
  • Former APC Diploma graduate turned trainer!
  • Cert IV in Training and Assessment
  • Owned by a rescue cat called Luna
  • Spent 2 weeks on Paramedic placement in Bali
Mick Jones

Mick Jones

Trainer & Assessor
Registered Paramedic: PAR0002286500
  • Gained extensive experience as an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP), clinical instructor, Rescue Paramedic and an Operations and Training Coordinator.
  • Professional and vocational qualifications in paramedicine, industrial health and OHS, mines rescue, security, policing and vocational education.
  • Retired detective in the Police force.
Dylan Fabre

Dylan Fabre

Trainer & Assessor
Registered Paramedic: PAR0002255342
  • Advanced Care Paramedic currently stationed in rural QLD for the State Ambulance Service.
  • Completed bachelor of Paramedic Science at Central Queensland University
  • Enjoys Surfing, hiking, and traveling around the world
  • Proud dog dad to my Bordoodle, Panda
Paul Munro

Paul Munro

Trainer & Assessor
Registered Paramedic: PAR0002594786
  • 10 years’ experience as an EMT, Mentor and Trainer with St John WA.

  • 17 years’ experience as a Volunteer Firefighter.

  • Diploma of Paramedical Science.

  • Works as a Health & Safety Advisor and EMT in Mining, WA.

  • Marriage Celebrant & Bookkeeper in his spare time!

Erica Sayer

Erica Sayer

Trainer and Assessor
  • Diploma in Paramedical Science, Work Health and Safety, and Public Safety (Emergency Management)
  • Diploma in Leadership & Management, Diploma of Business. Certificate 3 in Mines Emergency Response and Rescue, Drug and Alcohol Testing Qualification and Mental Health First Aid Trainer.
  • 5 years Advanced Emergency Services Officer for Atlas Iron and BHP, 7 years St John Ambulance country Transport Officer, 15 years volunteer ambulance officer, volunteer Fire and Rescue for DFES Marble Bar.
  • Advocates Mental Health awareness by touring with Black Dog Rides around Australia on her motorbike.
Peter Dickens

Peter Dickens

Trainer and Assessor
  • Diploma of Paramedical Science and Certificate IV in Healthcare with APC 
  • 4 years volunteer EMT and over 4000 hours as Volunteer Development Officer with St Johns Ambulance, Western Australia.  
  • Diploma in Business administration and Project management 
  • Loves to cook and SCUBA
Emma Crouch

Emma Crouch

Trainer and Assessor
  • Registered Paramedic: PAR0002214345
  • Bachelor of Emergency Health (Paramedicine) at Monash University.
  • Working as an Advanced Life Support Paramedic with Ambulance Victoria for the last six years. I have loved working within a major regional city and costal rural Victoria.
  • Personal Interests:
  • Surfing, Snowboarding, spending time on the beach and catching up with friends.  

Our Student Success Team

Jackie McCudden

Jackie McCudden

Student Success Team Manager
  • 10 years varied experience in leadership (administration, recruitment, hospitality).
  • Worked on yachts and cruise ships in her younger years.
  • Newfound love for adventure activities.
Rebecca Quiroga

Rebecca Quiroga

Student Success Admin Officer
  • 8 years experience in customer service.
  • Currently at Griffith University studying Bachelor of Social Work.
  • Lover of social justice and music.
Hannah Lucas

Hannah Lucas

Student Success Officer
  • Studied a Bachelor of Nursing and a Diploma of Science.
  • AHPRA Registered Nurse
  • Loves all animals, especially dogs.
  • Enjoys pilates and big walks on the beach.
Shanae Long

Shanae Long

Student Success Officer
  • Over 2.5 years of experience in RTOs
  • 8 years experience in customer service
  • Loves spending time with family and friends
  • Loves to travel and & meet new people

Our Admissions Team

Tanya Evans

Tanya Evans

Admissions Manager
  • An integral part of the company since inception.
  • Previously a Stockbroker until the birth of her daughter in 2006.
  • Owns Teddi, the APC mascot/dog who is part of the team at head office.
Denise Jones

Denise Jones

Admissions Team Leader
  • Over 20 years’ experience in administration & accounts.
  • Certificates III & IV in Business Administration & Accounts.
  • Previously studied Bachelor of Business at Griffith Uni.
  • A proud grandmother.
Chryss Stone

Chryss Stone

Senior Course Advisor
  • An integral part of the company since inception.
  • Background in education.
  • Has an adopted son from Russia.
Samantha Ford

Samantha Ford

Course Advisor
  • Very passionate about her role because she thrives on helping people.
  • Love all things natural, health and self-care.
  • Swears by the Barefoot Investor to help get financially ahead in life.
Tanaya Grant

Tanaya Grant

Course Advisor
  • 5 years experience in Administration & Management.
  • Diploma of Business.
  • One daughter and two fur babies, Thor and Chewbacca.
Alexander Paramonov

Alexander Paramonov

Course Advisor
  • Studied IT at Deakin University and completed a Bachelor of Theology in NY State University (HTS)
  • Worked in subscription TV with Foxtel for 5 years and made a movie as an extra cameraman with Ron Howard called “13 Lives” (Nov 2022)
  • Love doing community work
  • Fluent in Russian
  • Love watching movies & traveling the world
Michelle Steele

Michelle Steele

Course Advisor
  • Worked for Industry Pathways in the mining sector prior to coming back to work in the paramedical side of the company
  • Diploma in Business Management and Certificate IV in Administrative Services
  • ‘Don’t Give Up – just breathe and keep trying. It will all work out how it’s meant to in the end.’ attitude
  • Loves kayaking, dog minding and spending time with friends
Jason Pak

Jason Pak

Course Advisor
  • Completed a Bachelor of Arts at University of New England.

  • Over 7 years’ experience in the education space.

  • Passionate about helping students pursue their dream careers.

  • Enjoys photography, capturing the beauty of the world.

Peter Stewart

Peter Stewart

Course Advisor
  • Passionate about helping people to achieve their full potential.

  • Loves seeing the positive impact of further training & education on people’s lives.  

  • Enjoys time at the beach with his family and dogs!
Terie Burke

Terie Burke

Appointment Setter
  • Worked in call centres in superannuation and health insurance field
  • Worked for Public Trustee for 15 years in Sydney as a clerical and legal assistant and part-time in hospitality
  • Shorthand/Typist Diploma and Certificate III in retail
  • Loves swimming, walking and bike riding on the beach and a proud mum of 2 teenagers and 2 fur babies.
Melissa Erbacher

Melissa Erbacher

Appointment Setter
  • Worked in call centres with Investment Property and Superannuation.
  • Worked for MLC for 9 years in Melbourne.
  • Worked in hospitality for 16 years in Melbourne.
  • Love watching the Real Housewives reality franchise.
Daniele Carvalho

Daniele Carvalho

Appointment Setter
  • Daniele has a bachelor’s degree in business administration

  • Worked for a university as a Student Support and a Receptionist back home, and in a College in Sydney as well

  • Moved to Gold in January 2021 chasing the warmer weather.

Our Compliance Team

Molly Morgan

Molly Morgan

Quality Practice Manager
  • Has been an integral part of APC since 2015.
  • Qualifications and competencies in Quality Auditing, Education and Customer Service.
  • Over 6 years experience across various roles and industries within the Vocational Education and Training sector.
  • Mum to 2 pet rats, Gnocchi and Truffle
Michelle Clack

Michelle Clack

Quality Practice and Compliance Officer
  • Active in the VET sector since 2006 in Administrative and Trainer and Assessor roles.
  • Studied a Bachelor of Business at Griffith Uni and completed a Diploma Business, Diploma Management, Certificate IV TAE, Certificate IV Business.
  • Has 2 ragdolls named Coco and RiRi

Our Marketing Team

Katie Guthrie

Katie Guthrie

Content Marketing Manager
  • Completed a Bachelor of Business (Marketing and Public Relations) at QUT.
  • 10 years’ experience in marketing and communications within the healthcare, legal and not-for-profit sectors.
  • Loves to travel and try new food!
Lucy Morgan

Lucy Morgan

Marketing & Partnerships Coordinator
  • Started at APC as the Clinical Placement Assistant and a member of the Student Success Team in February 2019.
  • Contributed to APC as Clinical Placement Coordinator from July 2019, and most recently joined the Marketing Team!
  • Owner to a 3-year-old Staffy X named Mavie.
Jose Biotto

Jose Biotto

Media Creation
  • Video producer and photographer.
  • Completed a Bachelor in Journalism in 2014 at PUC Campinas (Brazil).
  • Currently studying Bachelor of Graphic Design and Video.
  • Believes in creativity and communication for a better world.
  • Likes soccer, music, camping and games.

Our Technology Team

Renato Melhado

Renato Melhado

ICT Support Officer
  • MBA – ICT Management
  • Multiple ICT/Network diploma
  • 15+ IT Experience (start-up, government, factories) and I love what I do.
  • Married, 2 cats, fish tank, bass player, skateboard and fishing.
Felipe Waltrick

Felipe Waltrick

Data Engineer
  • Master in Big Data(Data Science)
  • More than 13 years working as Data Engineer and previously as CRM Data Analytics Specialist and Bussiness Inteligence Developer.
  • I have built a solid career over the years that I have been working in IT, always striving to deliver best-in-class services, and to keep up with the latest technology.
  • I love: My marriage, my faith (christianity), and my job (Technology/Data)
Andre Rodrigues

Andre Rodrigues

ICT Officer
  • ICT Project Administrator
  • Diploma of Project Management
  • 5+ years working with ICT Projects in Australia, UK and Brazil.
  • Interests: Soccer, Movies and Music.

Our Leadership Team

Sahil Shekhar

Sahil Shekhar

Managing Director
  • Former management consultant focusing on the healthcare and education sectors.
  • Bachelor of Arts (Economics) and Masters in Public Administration (International Development).
  • Dog dad to 2 “oversized” chihuahuas. Student of meditation. Passionate travel itinerary planner.
Johnson Wang

Johnson Wang

Managing Director
  • Bachelors in Engineering and Commerce, and MBA
  • Background in technology, finance, and management consulting
  • Enjoys all racquet sports, yum cha, and British panel shows
Dr Simon Sawyer, PhD

Dr Simon Sawyer, PhD

Director of Education
Registered Paramedic: PAR0002206028
  • Simon has a Bachelor’s of Paramedicine (with Honour), a PhD in Paramedicine, a Bachelor’s of Psychology and Management/Marketing, and a Certificate in Health Professions Education.
  • Registered Paramedic with 10+ years as an Advanced Life Support Paramedic in Victoria
  • 7 years working as a University Lecturer teaching the Bachelor of Paramedicine programs
  • One of the first Paramedics in the world to earn his PhD in Paramedicine, focusing on paramedic response to family violence. Presenting his research and providing training across the world.
  • A proud cat owner
Stephen Booth

Stephen Booth

Director of Growth
  • Bachelor’s degree, Graduate Certificate, and Certificates III & IV.
  • Proven growth leader in the vocational education sector. 10+ years experience in sales, marketing, and new product development.
  • I’m passionate about growing APC’s reach and impact, helping our students develop essential practical skills to save and change lives every day.
  • Interests: Dad-life. Army Reserves. Gym and healthy living. Coffee.
Dean Morgan

Dean Morgan

Director of Commercial
  • Over 30 years experience in corporate business Accounting and Finance.
  • Life Member of Tasmanian Caverneering Club & heavily involved in Police Search & Rescue.
  • Semi-professional musician & keen off-road motorbike rider.
Pedro Giesel

Pedro Giesel

Director of Technology
  • Passionate about data, the circular economy, education and technology. 
  • +15 years working in IT for multinationals, government and RTOs. 
  • Experience with multiple ERP, LMS and CRM systems across different industries.
  • Degree in System analyses and development, and multiple VET diplomas in Australia, including a Cert IV in TAE.
  • Enthusiastic about camping, boating, fishing and dog lover.

Our APC Team Mascot

Teddi Evans

Teddi Evans

APC Mascot
  • Teddi born 19 November 2019 is part of the team at head office.
  • She provides happiness, cuddles, comfort and support.
  • Always happy with plenty of love and affection to go around.