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)
• Advanced a range of strategic initiatives as a member of the Academic Executive and Wellbeing Executive.
• Led the successful delivery of the school's 2021-2023 Digital Strategy and created the 2024-2027 Digital Strategy.
• Utilised project management tools and practices to implement over 80 school-wide projects, grounded in agile principles and distributed leadership practices.
• Guided the 45 members of the Digital Transformation Committee to enact significant pedagogical change across Prep-Year 12.
• Designed multimodal forms of professional learning experiences for all teaching and professional staff through the creation of the Digital Teaching & Learning Toolkit.
Mentone Grammar
Head of Digital Learning & Innovation (ELC-Year 12)
• Led the digital transformation as part of the School’s Strategic Plan, driving innovation and future-focused learning.
• Facilitated the professional learning of all staff and engaged with contemporary research to shape the future direction of the school’s teaching and learning framework.
• Built collaborative partnerships and relationships with staff and students across Foundation-Year 12 to enact large-scale initiatives.
House Coordinator (Years 10-12)
• Managed the pastoral care and wellbeing of over 70 students directly.
• Coached and mentored a high-performing team of staff in strategies to support and maintain positive student learning outcomes.
• Developed students’ emotional intelligence to help them to regulate emotions, reduce stress and alleviate anxiety.
• Communicated and liaised with parents and caregivers on an ongoing basis regarding student progress and targeted wellbeing support required.
Assistant Year 7 Coordinator
• Created and managed a contemporary year-level pastoral care program.
• Empowered a large team of staff, supporting mentors and caring for at-risk students.
• Designed the outdoor education camps and Central Australia Learning Journey experience.
• Hosted and presented at various community evenings and functions.
EB Games Australia
Assistant Manager
• Established a high level of growth and expansion in a new store to achieve significant consumer engagement.
• Utilised efficient and contextual teaching strategies to promote a high level of competency and expertise in a dynamic and large staffing team.
• Managed weekly and monthly budgets to ensure sustainable and positive financial outcomes.
Sales Associate
• Exceeded vast key performance indicators to achieve unprecedented Victorian sales and revenue targets.
• Led the Starlight Children’s Foundation annual charity week event.
Monash University
Vice President - Monash Student Union
• Managed the union's $330,000 financial budget, ensuring effective and responsible allocation of resources.
• Liaised closely with the Monash University Pro Vice Chancellor, Campus Manager and Faculty Staff to support the ongoing needs of the campus and identify growth opportunities.
Events Coordinator - Monash Student Union
• Coordinated large-scale university events, catering to thousands of students and visitors through events such as Campus Open Days, Orientation Weeks and Mid-Year Formals.
• Implemented a range of new initiatives to support student retention, with a focus on wellbeing and academic support.
