WHO ARE WE?
RMC is an Anglican residential college located on campus at Macquarie University.
At Robert Menzies College, we focus on providing fully catered student accommodation alongside strong academic and pastoral support for our residents.
By enabling our residents to engage with the university experience in a supportive context, they have the opportunity to develop academically, socially and spiritually. The College offers many student leadership positions for its residents and our multicultural community empowers them to become community-minded leaders in the global village.
Robert Menzies College is located on the Macquarie University campus, just a few minutes walk from the university. Our Herring Road location is close to public transport and the Macquarie Centre.
VISION
Forming The Person, Transforming Our World
MISSION
1. Creating a caring community in affordable, quality accommodation.
2. Encouraging learning and academic excellence, including Christian scholarship.
3. Reaching people and teaching them to become mature followers of Christ.
VALUE #1
Develop a
college community
- RMC is characterised by mutual respect and care for others, and participation in College life by all members.
- We provide a ‘home away from home’ for Australian and overseas students as a service to them and to Macquarie University.
- Our members come from around Australia and all over the world, bringing their diverse experiences and backgrounds to life at RMC.
- A quick look through this website will give you an idea of how great it is to live and work at Robert Menzies College
VALUE #2
Promote learning,
scholarship and leadership
- At RMC we actively support the learning process, providing College members with an environment conducive to study, encouraging excellence and providing study support.
- We foster individual growth and development of College members as persons and in leadership.
- We maintain close links to the academic programs and staff of Macquarie University.
- We encourage learning and provide mentors and tutors from among our senior members and others.
- We support academic research and scholarship with the RMC Visiting Academic Program.
VALUE #3
Encourage a
spiritual focus
- At RMC, we welcome people from every faith, background, and belief. As a Christian college, we believe that one of the most important things you can explore is what you believe about the world, yourself, God, and the universe. RMC provides great ways for you to explore faith and worldviews if you’re keen. We also have regular ways to grow in your Christian faith, including a weekly Bible study.
- We have a church onsite that anyone can attend – The Bridge Church, which meets in Trinity Chapel. The church has 3 services on a Sunday – 9am, 10:45am, and 5:30pm.
- RMC is also delighted to partner with Christian University groups, many of whom use the Trinity Chapel space. We partner with Christian Union, FOCUS (Fellowship of Overseas Christian University Students), Power to Change, and SOW.
STAFF
Several staff members and their families live on site. Their presence enhances the family atmosphere of the college. The staff and families provide pastoral care for all students. RMC also has 12 Student Residential Advisors to provide all students in their blocks with academic and social support.
Peter Davis
Principal and CEO
The Master is the Head and CEO of Robert Menzies College and he is responsible for the running of the College. The Master is accountable to the Board of Robert Menzies College.
Rebecca Lui
Dean of Residents
The Dean of Residents oversees College residential life and pastoral care. She works closely with the student leadership teams of Residential Advisors, RMC Student Association Executive and Duty Officers in developing residential programs and maintaining residents’ wellbeing. She lives on site with her husband and three sons who love being part of the RMC community.
Sam Wan
Dean of Academics
The Dean of Academics looks after the residents’ academics by monitoring residents’ academic progress, providing academic assistance programs (such as in-house academic tutoring and learning skills workshops), bridging connections with industry and providing employability enhancement activities, and ensuring that appropriate studying environments are available at College.
Lily Strachan
Chaplain
Lily Strachan is the Chaplain at RMC and is part of our residential staff team, living on site. She is available to discuss residents’ questions around faith, whatever their background or worldview.
Alex Mok
Finance Director
The Finance Director oversees college operations including student services, administration, finance, IT, risk and governance, maintenance, housekeeping, food services, and marketing.
Christina Williams
On-site Counsellor
Christina is a qualified and registered social worker with over 20 years of experience, specialised in mental health support and counselling. She has been working as mental health practitioner, counsellor, and program manager at Anglicare for over 15 years and is providing counselling support for students at RMC on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
About Macquarie University
Founded in 1964, Macquarie University was established with a vision to be a progressive and innovative institution, breaking away from traditional university models. Our focus has always been on fostering collaboration between students, academics, industry, and the wider community, creating an environment where diverse perspectives are encouraged and conventional boundaries are challenged. This commitment to innovation has led to groundbreaking achievements, such as the co-invention of Wi-Fi in partnership with the CSIRO.
We continue to drive forward with a pioneering approach to education and research. Our degrees are personalised and often co-designed with industry to enhance graduate employability, ensuring that Macquarie graduates are among the most sought-after professionals globally.
Macquarie University is also dedicated to recognising the Indigenous heritage of the land on which we stand. Our main campus in Macquarie Park is known as the Wallumattagal Campus, in acknowledgement of the Aboriginal country we are proud to be part of.
Our mission remains clear: to challenge conventions, embrace diversity, and create meaningful impact through collaboration and innovation.
