My name is Liam and I am absolutely inspired and driven by the future of teaching and learning.
Over the last decade, I’ve led significant
project-based initiatives in a diverse range of management and strategic roles.
I aspire to make a difference in education, lead pedagogical change and facilitate school-wide transformation.
Director of Digital Learning | VCE English Teacher
I am currently the Director of Digital Learning at Westbourne Grammar School and work with a dynamic and high-performing team to enact our school's Digital Strategy.
Prior to joining Westbourne, I held the following teaching & learning and wellbeing positions at Mentone Grammar:
• Head of Digital Learning & Innovation (ELC-Year 12)
• House Coordinator (Years 10-12)
• Assistant Year 7 Coordinator
I am honoured to have been a recipient of a range of educational awards, including two that celebrated the collective achievements of our school leadership team:
• Australian Education Best Use of Technology - Excellence Award 2024 [School and Leadership Team Recognition]
• Educator Rising Star 2024
• 5-Star Innovator School 2023 [School and Leadership Team Recognition]
• Hot List 2022
• Educator Rising Star 2022
• Australian Education Rising Star of the Year - Excellence Award 2021
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As a collaborative and empowering leader, I believe that management is based on trust and that in order for productivity and innovation to thrive, we need to create environments where the team members we serve can thrive. As such, my approach draws from distributed leadership principles to ensure staff feel valued, respected and intrinsically motivated to be their best self. By focusing on listening and creating a shared language around vision, I'm able to build a team's capacity for improvement and create opportunities for meaningful change.
Throughout my career, I’ve demonstrated outstanding communication, interpersonal and coaching skills that have developed and sustained strong relationships. I‘m a passionate, engaging and innovative educator that draws from contemporary evidence-based research to spark new ideas; above all, I absolutely love teaching and learning.
Experience
Westbourne Grammar School - Current
Director of Digital Learning (Prep-Year 12)
• Member of Academic Executive and Wellbeing Executive team
Mentone Grammar
Head of Digital Learning & Innovation (ELC-Year 12)
• Leading the digital transformation and change-management pillar as part of the school’s Strategic Plan
• Facilitating the professional learning of all staff and engaging with contemporary research to drive the future direction of the school’s teaching and learning framework
• Building collaborative partnerships and relationships with staff, students and parents across Foundation-Year 12 to enact large-scale projects
House Coordinator (Years 10-12)
• Direct responsibility of managing the pastoral care and wellbeing of over 70 students
• Developing students’ emotional intelligence to help them to regulate emotions, reduce stress and alleviate anxiety
• Coaching and mentoring a high-performing team of staff in strategies to support and maintain positive student learning outcomes
• Communicating and liaising with parents and caregivers on an ongoing basis regarding student progress and proactive support strategies required
Assistant Year 7 Coordinator
• Hosting and presenting at various large-scale community events and functions
• Designing and implementing a contemporary year level pastoral care program
• Empowering a large team of staff, coaching mentors and supporting at-risk students
• Leading the outdoor education camps and Central Australia Learning Journey experience
EB Games Australia
Assistant Manager
• Establishing a high level of growth and expansion in a new store to achieve significant consumer engagement
• Utilising efficient and contextual teaching strategies to promote a high level of competency and expertise in a dynamic and large staffing team
• Managing weekly and monthly financial budgets to ensure positive and maintainable financial expenditure
Sales Associate
• Exceeding vast key performance indicators to achieve unprecedented Victorian sales and revenue targets
• Leading the Starlight Children’s Foundation annual charity week event
Monash University
Vice President - Monash Student Union
• Directly responsible for managing the union's $330,000 financial budget
• Liaising closely with the Monash University Pro Vice Chancellor, Campus Manager and Faculty Staff to identify the ongoing needs of the campus and growth opportunities
Events Coordinator - Monash Student Union
• Coordinating large-scale university events, catering to thousands of students and visitors through events such as Campus Open Days, Orientation Weeks and Mid-Year Formals
• Implementing a range of new initiatives to support student retention, with a focus on wellbeing and academic support
