ABOUT
I am a practical problem-solver with a knack for fixing what’s broken, backed by sound judgment and extensive leadership experience. I’m skilled at identifying challenges and implementing practical solutions to improve efficiency and outcomes in complex settings. Whether streamlining processes, addressing setbacks, or supporting others to succeed, I thrive on diplomatically tackling obstacles head-on, delivering reliable no-nonsense solutions that drive success for teams, projects or operations, all the while keeping things steady and sensible.
I started my career in customer-facing and sales roles with NAB, St. George Bank, and Ticketmaster7 before transitioning into the education and learning sector. For over 20 years, I have provided instruction and strategic leadership in organizational learning and development, holding senior management positions such as Academic Dean (Tertiary) and School Principal (P-12). My governance experience includes serving on boards for community and non-profit organizations, university academic councils, and a regional vocational trade training center.
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With two decades of experience in the Catholic, government, and non-profit education sectors across Australia, I bring expertise in education, training, facilitation, coaching, mentoring, problem-solving, conflict resolution, stakeholder engagement, program management, networking, advocacy, and public speaking.
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Colleagues have recognized my ability to foster collaboration, engage stakeholders effectively, and guide teams toward practical solutions. My analytical skills and proactive approach enable me to address complex challenges and deliver measurable results.
INFLUENTIAL WORK
Led the implementation of change projects to leverage continuous school improvement by building collaborative expertise and professionalism with staff, and consultation with parents, students and community stakeholders in a rural Victorian Department of Education P-12 school (with high disadvantage data).
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Led the design, development, and monitoring of the Professional Learning Community (PLC) initiative and the School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) framework implementations at a DET school.
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Led projects to optimise the learner experience at a residential college of the University of Melbourne, in wellbeing, academic performance and business operations (including human resources, facility management and community engagement).
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Designed and facilitated consultations using collaborative engagement processes with three learning organisations in Victoria enabling discernment of their ‘why’, and subsequent development of their vision and mission frameworks to align with strategic goals.
Designed and led leadership development programs for youth leaders in Victoria and NT, including one to one and team coaching, personal development, community outreach and team building.
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Collaborated with professionals, local elders and community members to improve the learning outcomes of children in a remote aboriginal community in WA.
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Lived in community with women at Bethlehem Community Inc - a provider of supported accommodation for women at risk of homelessness with high-level complex needs, such as mental and physical conditions, substance issues, extreme poverty, family violence and other forms of violence.
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EDUCATION
Master of Education (Leadership & Management) from the University of Melbourne, a Bachelor of Arts with majors in Psychology and History, a Graduate Diploma in Education (Sec), a Graduate Certificate in Religious Education, a Postgraduate Diploma in Theology and a Certificate IV in Human Resources. ​
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