The Mt St Michaels College Board works to ensure the goals and objectives of the College Strategic Plan are met through alignment with the mission, vision and values of the College
Mt St Michael's College
Strategic Plan 2020-2025
The Principal, as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the College, is ex-official of all Board sub-committees and is responsible to the College Board for the internal leadership and management of the College. At the eight Board meetings held annually, reports are tabled by the Principal and the standing sub-committees.
Sub-committees cover such areas as: education, governance, finance and risk, foundation and educational facilities. The Board works collaboratively with the Principal on all key matters.
Position within the Board:
Chair
Connection to the College:
Past parent
Current Occupation:
Director Education
Qualifications:
- Masters degrees in Education (Curriculum);
- Arts / Leadership; International Education Policy
Member of Board since:
2017
Brief Biography:
Mandy has spent her working life in education: in teaching, school principalship and, for many years now, within the peak strategic body for Catholic education. She enjoys the opportunity for school level interaction.
Position within the Board:
Director
Connection to the College:
Current parent
Current Occupation:
Consultant / Principal
Current Employer:
Nomenade Consulting Pty Ltd
Qualifications:
- B. Science (AES) (Hons 1) (Griffith);
- M. Environmental Engineering (Griffith);
- G.Dip. Community Relations (Uni Qld)
Professional Memberships:
- Environmental Institute of Australia & New Zealand
- Certified Environmental Practitioner
- Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
Member of Board since:
2018
Brief Biography:
Michael has a background in environmental science, engineering and community relations with expertise in environmental risk management, approvals, project management and technical evaluation in the resources and infrastructure sectors. Most of Michael’s experience has been with large companies, including Shell, Anglo American and Rio Tinto across operational, technical support and capital project evaluation roles across multiple commodities. He has worked across Australia and overseas, including over three years living in South America. Since 2016 Michael has run his own consulting business serving the resources industry.
Position within the Board
Director
Connection to the College
Current parent
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Commerce (University of Queensland)
- Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Economics (Securities Institute Education)
Professional Memberships
- Member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
- Graduate Member of Australian Institute of Company Directors
Member of Board since
2018
Brief Biography
Michelle is an experienced CFO, business owner and auditor with over 25 years in the IT, banking and finance sectors. Michelle was the CFO and co-founder of Agility Applications, a technology company specialising in solutions for the finance and capital markets industries, and has held senior audit roles at Suncorp and KPMG. This experience has provided her with a strong understanding of financial management, internal controls, risk management, IT and governance frameworks
Position with the board
Director
Connection to the College
Alumni
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Psychological Science (Hons)
- Doctorate of Clinical Neuropsychology and Clinical Psychology
Professional Memberships
- Registered with Psychology Board Australia (AHPRA)
- Australian Psychological Society- Member
- Fellow of the College of Clinical Neuropsychologists
- Fellow of the College of Clinical Psychologists
- Registered with Health & Care Professions Council (UK)
- Member of Australian Institute of Company Directors
Member of the Board since
2021
Brief Biography
Sarah has been practising as a clinical neuropsychologist and clinical psychologist since 2010 and is currently working in private practice. Part of her clinical scope includes treating children and adolescents with developmental, cognitive and mood challenges. Previously, she has worked in Brisbane and the UK, in locations including hospitals, psychiatric settings, disability settings, private practice and neurosciences. She has experience in clinical governance, management and implementing wellbeing approaches within these areas.
Position with the board
Director
Connection to the College
Ashgrove resident
Qualifications
- Masters Degree in Human Resource Management
Professional Memberships
- Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
- Fellow Chartered Practitioner - HR at the Australian Human Resources Institute
- Graduate Member of Australian Institute of Company Directors
- Accredited Executive Coach - International Coaching Federation
Member of the Board since
2021
Brief Biography
Nadinehas been a HR practitioner for over 20 years. She works at a Senior Executive level supporting Boards and Executive teams to be effective in their organizational leadership. Her experience includes BP, BHP and now Opal ANZ
Position with the board
Director
Current Occupation
Supply & Optimisation
Current Employer
Ampol Australia Ltd
Connection to the College
Alumni
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Business (QUT)
- Graduate Certificate in Public Policy & Resource Development (ANU)
- Graduate Certificate in Frontline Leadership (AIM)
Professional Memberships
- Member of Australian Institute of Company Directors
Member of the Board since
2021
Brief Biography
Natasha has been working in the natural resources industry for nearly 20 years across multiple geographies including Australia, Asia and Europe. Natasha has held leadership positions across commercial sales & marketing, operations and strategy. Her experience includes roles with Ampol, Rio Tinto and AP Moller Maersk.
Position with the board
Director
Current Occupation
Chief Financial Officer
Current Employer
Queensland Energy Business
Connection to the College
Current parent
Qualifications
- Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors
- Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Business
- Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance and Economics
- Graduate Diploma of Company Secretarial Practice
Professional Memberships
- Australian Institute of Company Directors
- Queensland Law Society
Member of the Board since
2022
Brief Biography
Andrew has over 15 years’ experience in senior executive roles in the utilities and energy and resources industries, in which he has led a variety of functions including people & culture, legal, finance, governance, ICT, risk and compliance and corporate affairs. A lawyer, he is currently the CFO of a Queensland energy business, and a director on a number of subsidiary companies and a joint venture.
Andrew is married with three children, one of whom is a student at the College.