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Rae Riley has been appointed as our new Registrar following a thorough recruitment process which saw a number of expressions of interest in this important leadership position within the Diocese. We’re grateful to the interview panel comprising Registry Staff and lay and clerical members of Bishop-in Council.

Rae grew up in Gippsland and has lived most of her life in the region. She is an active and longstanding member of the Anglican Church, having served as Treasurer for both the Anglican Parish of Traralgon and the Traralgon South Community Church. Rae comes to lead the Registry Office from the Community and Public Sector Union, where she has been instrumental in organising campaigns, mentoring teams, advocating for workers, and managing member services, with responsibility for financial oversightand stakeholder engagement.

She brings to this new role of Registrar a wealth of expertise in governance, compliance, administration, training and development, and work-health and safety. With over 30 years of professional experience across the legal, government, and non-profit sectors, Rae has developed a strong ability to balance strategic planning with practical problem-solving. An active volunteer, Rae has dedicated much of her time to serving as Treasurer for local organisations and supporting initiatives that strengthen community connection and wellbeing.

Reflecting on this new opportunity Rae said, " I’m inspired by the Diocese’s dedication to faith, service, and community. It is an honour to contribute to our vision and mission through the Registrar role, building on the solid foundation of those who have served before."

In that spirit, Rae has already spent some time in the Registry, learning some existing processes and building relationships. She and Brian Norris (Acting Registrar) will work closely together during a transition period from 27 January, when Rae formally commences, through until preparations for Synod after Easter.

We take this opportunity to pay tribute to Brian, who has been providing a most valuable ministry to us since stepping into the role of Acting Registrar in October, whilst continuing to care for the Parish of Tambo. We are very grateful to him and Kerrie. Brian’s steady, experienced hand has been a great comfort to Registry team colleagues, new and continuing, and it has been a pleasure to renew this working partnership with him.