ANZUK Executive Services

ANZUK Executive offers a unique advantage, by utilising our in-depth industry expertise to place outstanding executives in influential leadership and board roles across Australia. Our knowledge of the requirements of governance, due diligence and ability to provide a holistic search using our multi-channel search methodology makes us the right choice for your school community.

DESIGNED WITH QUALITY AND RIGOUR

Search Methodology

Comprised of eight key steps, our search methodology is fundamentally how we operate our recruitment process. Each step is carefully thought out and planned to ensure synergy and alignment to your needs.

1

Stakeholder
Engagement

  • On site visit
  • Stakeholder focus groups
  • Establish brief
  • Candidate profiling
2

Search &
Sourcing

  • Applicant Information pack
  • Network engagement
  • Search and headhunt
  • Marketing and advertising
  • Database interrogation
3

Screening &
Assessment

  • Detailed screening assessing skills, experience, attributes, faith and or cultural alignment
  • Best practice and unconscious bias discussions
4

ANZUK Panel
Interviews

  • Face to face ANZUK panel interviews with educational leaders and past principals
  • Longlist is shared with selection panel
5

Reviewing
Alignment

  • Detailed summaries presented to selection panel
  • Shortlisted talent identified for school-based interviews
  • Interview templates shared
6

On site Panel
Interviews

  • Formal first and second round interviews
  • Tour, presentation and Psychometric assessments (if requested)
7

Due Diligence &
Offer

  • Extensive social media, child protection, educational network and reference checks
  • Contract expectations and negotiation
8

Appointment &
Partnership

  • Appointment of candidate
  • Onboarding
  • Debriefing
  • Candidate and Client Check-ins

“The ANZUK Executive team are both personable and professional and we were presented with shortlisted candidates of the highest calibre. The recruitment process is rewarding for both the employer and the applicants. We will definitely engage them again.”

Steve Morris

Principal, The Springfield Anglican College

A HOLISTIC APPROACH

Multichannel Recruitment Strategy

Engaging our direct network

Gain access to a vast network of contacts in 350+ schools annually. Identify educators with similar cultures and values. The executive team contacts potential candidates for career advancement, conducts initial screenings, assesses skills, experience, and alignment with role values.

Digital promotion and marketing

Launch marketing campaigns at scale, engage educators directly, attract candidates with a strong marketing strategy, and ensure high role visibility on various platforms.

Global search & headhunt capabilities

Utilize global and local networks to target outstanding educators and leaders. Employ proactive and collaborative methods for effective talent search processes. Group exceptional educators for outreach and discuss visa sponsorship on a case-by-case basis.

Database interrogation

Review our job seeker database thoroughly, invest time in career development, mentoring, coaching, and guidance, and facilitate discussions on relocation and region flexibility with leaders.

Mitigation Strategies For Unconscious Bias
GOVERNANCE AND MITIGATING RISK

Mitigation Strategies For Unconscious Bias

Unconscious bias, ingrained within the human psyche, can significantly impact decision-making processes, often leading to unintended discrimination or skewed perceptions.

As industry frontrunners, our recruitment strategies are tailored to recognise unconscious bias as a natural aspect of human behaviour.

To reassure both our clients and candidates, we advocate the following approaches:

  • Intentionally slowing down decision-making processes to engage our rational faculties
  • Conducting interviews in teams to collectively reconsider perceptions and decisions
  • Openly questioning cultural stereotypes
  • Consistently monitoring our values, processes, and personal biases

By implementing these measures, we aim to foster fairer and more inclusive recruitment practices.

Attraction and Branding
IN HOUSE MARKETING TEAM

Attraction and Branding

As part of our recruitment strategy, our dedicated marketing team takes the lead in crafting compelling materials to promote and advertise the role. We collaborate with the Schools communication & marketing teams to understand their brand guidelines, ensuring their brand identity and integrity is maintained in all creative outputs.

Partnering with us ensures that you receives a customised application pack as well as a mixture of traditional and digital channels to advertise the role, including:

  • Customised Seek Premium advertisement
  • LinkedIn exposure
  • Newspaper advertisement (if requested)
  • Strategic and targeted Facebook & LinkedIn paid advertisements
ANZUK Executive

Services

  • 1.Leadership & Executive Search

    With a global reach and local focus, ANZUK Executive is a team of industry specialists with over 200 years of combined educational recruitment experience, spanning senior leaders to former principals.

    We collaborate closely with school boards, principals, and leadership teams to ensure a thorough and efficient recruitment process. These partnerships, and the successful appointment of hundreds of school leaders, highlight our deep understanding of the unique nature of each educational environment and its community.

    Guided by the Australian Professional Standard for Principals and the Leadership Profiles, our process is methodical and comprehensive. We undertake stakeholder focus groups, pre-screening, panel interviews, referencing, and compliance checks to qualify candidates and assess alignment of skills, experience, and attributes. We excel at cultivating high-performing teams and provide ongoing mentoring. Additionally, we are committed to supporting the growth of leaders by offering tailored feedback for their continued development.

    Partnering with ANZUK Executive ensures a personalised, efficient, and expertly managed recruitment experience.

  • 2.Mentoring & Leadership Development

    With over 200 years of combined educational recruitment experience, including expertise from senior leaders and former principals, the ANZUK Executive team leverages its extensive knowledge of the education sector to mentor and build capacity in both emerging and experienced leaders.

    Our tailored mentoring programs, designed specifically for principals and senior leaders, are delivered by former principals and executive leaders with deep expertise in educational leadership.

  • 3.Board/CEO & Senior Leadership Reviews

    Building capacity, governance, and strategic thinking are critical to the success of high-functioning boards and leadership teams.

    Our 360-degree leadership review process provides targeted feedback and guidance for boards, principals, and senior leaders. We develop customised professional growth plans that enhance their development and capabilities within their specific community and context.

    We approach every review with the confidentiality, sensitivity, and care required to ensure an exceptional experience for all involved.

  • 4.Strategic Planning & Governance

    With over 200 years of education and board experience, the ANZUK Executive team partners with boards and executives to shape and refine governance frameworks, foster strategic thinking, and establish key milestone deliverables.

    Our team possesses a deep understanding of the education landscape, with several members actively serving on boards and affiliated with the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

    This experience, combined with ANZUK Executive’s global network and local expertise, sets us apart. We bring a contemporary, global perspective on education and tailor our insights to meet the specific needs of your community.

    We are proud to have earned a strong reputation for fostering lasting partnerships within Australian and international education communities.

Our Partners

Appointments

Our team having successfully managed the appointment of Principal, leadership and professional servicer roles across a wide range of communities nationally.

Rebecca Hall
Rebecca Hall

Executive Principal

Donvale Christian College
Jo Matherson
Jo Matherson

Principal

Moreton Bay College
Eva Tarchichi
Eva Tarchichi

Principal

St Patrick's Primary School Griffith
John Wilkinson
John Wilkinson

Principal

Sacred Heart Primary School Tocumwal
Paul Spain
Paul Spain

Principal

St Patrick's Primary School Holbrook
Andrew Long
Andrew Long

Company Secretary

Edmund Rice Education Australia
Jenna Auer
Jenna Auer

Founding Principal

Impact Community
David McKay
David McKay

Founding Principal

The Younity School
Russel Praetz
Russel Praetz

Principal

ECG Secondary College
Deb Ogston
Deb Ogston

Associate Principal

Bacchus Marsh Grammar
Rebecca Butterworth
Rebecca Butterworth

Principal

Hunter Valley Grammar
Charlene Donga
Charlene Donga

Director of Business

Lowther Hall
Alison Pisani
Alison Pisani

Business Manager

Thomas Carr College
Rebecca Billing
Rebecca Billing

Principal

St. Joseph's Primary School, Jerilderie
Elizabeth Lonergan
Elizabeth Lonergan

Principal

Gisborne Montessori School
Gayle Stratton
Gayle Stratton

Principal

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Orange
Glenn Carpenter
Glenn Carpenter

Principal

La Salle Academy
Ben Griffin
Ben Griffin

Principal

St Anne's Primary School Albury
Michelle Deschamps
Michelle Deschamps

Principal

St Raphael’s Catholic School, Cowra
Justin McCarney
Justin McCarney

Principal

St John's College, Dubbo
Peter Walker
Peter Walker

Principal

Grace College
Bec Fahey
Bec Fahey

Principal

St Barbara’s Parish school
Charles Hertzog
Charles Hertzog

Principal

The River Nile
Noelene Bellingham
Noelene Bellingham

Principal

Mount Sinai College
Nicole Morton
Nicole Morton

Principal

Xavier High School, Albury
Krishna Stanton
Krishna Stanton

Principal

Raymont College
Kylie Chacon
Kylie Chacon

Principal

Mater Dei Primary School
Adam Watson
Adam Watson

Director of Co-curricular

St Patrick’s College
Wendy Mc Carry
Wendy Mc Carry

Director of Studies

St Hilda's School Gold Coast
Ian Lawton
Ian Lawton

Head of Philanthropy

Saint Ignatius' College Riverview
Katie Jackson
Katie Jackson

Director of Teaching and Learning

Pittwater House
Grace Loyden
Grace Loyden

Dean of Learning and Teaching

St Laurence’s College
Kate Pollitt
Kate Pollitt

Director of Admissions

Newington College
Andy Cowper
Andy Cowper

Head of Campus- Hybrid City

Hester Hornbrook Academy
Lindita Dardha
Lindita Dardha

Leader of Individualised Learning

Hester Hornbrook Academy
Audrey Chee
Audrey Chee

Leader of Diverse Learning

Hester Hornbrook Academy
Kate Dennis
Kate Dennis

Head of Curriculum

Hester Hornbrook Academy
Sarah Castle
Sarah Castle

Head of Engagement

Hester Hornbrook Academy
Joanne Duckworth
Joanne Duckworth

Director of Strategic Innovation and Growth

Hester Hornbrook Academy
Karen Dileo
Karen Dileo

Head of Campus- Exhibition Street

Hester Hornbrook Academy
Cathy Cassar
Cathy Cassar

Head of Positive Pathways

Hester Hornbrook Academy
Clare Brassil
Clare Brassil

Head of Department: Creative and Performing Arts (Yr7-12)

The Riverina Anglican College
Bianca Miller
Bianca Miller

Director of Co-curricular (K-12)

The Riverina Anglican College
Tara McCarthy
Tara McCarthy

Director of Teaching and Learning (K-12)

The Riverina Anglican College
Paul Keemink
Paul Keemink

Head of Department: Technological and Applied Studies

The Riverina Anglican College
Andy Cowper
Andy Cowper

Head of Campus- Hybrid City

Hester Hornbrook Academy
Casey Hawley
Casey Hawley

Head of Curriculum: Middle and Senior School

Kingswood College
Alanna James
Alanna James

Director of Junior School

Waverley College
Mel Agustina
Mel Agustina

Head of Primary School

Eastside Lutheran School Hobart
Bo Power
Bo Power

Deputy Principal

Gippsland Grammar
Andrew Pate
Andrew Pate

Deputy Head: Maddingly Campus

Bacchus Marsh Grammar
Ken Kingston
Ken Kingston

Deputy Head and Head of Senior School

The Hutchins School
Tamara Ferraro
Tamara Ferraro

Head of Digital Learning

The Kilmore International School
Sam Butterfield
Sam Butterfield

Director of Teaching and Learning

Hume Anglican Grammar
Claire Thompson
Claire Thompson

Director of Student Wellbeing

Hume Anglican Grammar
Paul Groves
Paul Groves

Director of Sport

St Bernard’s College
Olivia Kite
Olivia Kite

Head of Student Wellbeing

Kinross Wolaroi School
Scott Moore
Scott Moore

Head of Junior School

Burgmann Anglican School
Tina Van Der Graaf
Tina Van Der Graaf

Head of Learning Enrichment P-12

Kambala School
Alison Dalby
Alison Dalby

Leader of Vocational Pathways

Our Lady of Mercy College, Parramatta
Sian Rawlinson
Sian Rawlinson

Head of Junior School

Ballarat Grammar
Elizabeth Allotta
Elizabeth Allotta

Head of Science

Somerville House
Danielle Welsh
Danielle Welsh

Dean of Science

Emmanuel College
Penny Chilton
Penny Chilton

Head of Senior School

Macquarie Anglican Grammar School
Simone Lambert
Simone Lambert

Director of Human Resources

Overnewton Anglican Community College
Alison Galia
Alison Galia

Head of Learning Area - Science and Technologies

Masada College
Jon Adams
Jon Adams

Head of Learning Technologies

Oxley College
Lisa Ryan
Lisa Ryan

Assistant Principal

St Francis De Sales Regional College
Michael Smith
Michael Smith

Director of ICT

Wenona College
Myles Carrick
Myles Carrick

Cheif Information Officer

Knox Grammar School
Amber Ripley
Amber Ripley

Director of Administration

Ravenswood School for Girls
Smriti Mediratta
Smriti Mediratta

Head of Science

Newington College
Monica Watts
Monica Watts

Head of Learning Enhancement

Ascham School
Luther Symons
Luther Symons

Head of Finance and Administration

All Saints Grammar
Kirsten Taylor
Kirsten Taylor

Head of English

Ascham School
Kimberley Pressick-Kilborn
Kimberley Pressick-Kilborn

Director of Research

Trinity Grammar
Katie Waud
Katie Waud

Head of Technological and Applied Studies

Ravenswood School for Girls
Damian Bernardo
Damian Bernardo

Deputy Principal - L & T

Thomas Carr College
Shannon O’Dwyer
Shannon O’Dwyer

Head of Junior School

Hunter Valley Grammar
Michelle Barry
Michelle Barry

Executive Officer

Girls Sport Victoria
Sophie Fisher
Sophie Fisher

Deputy Head of Junior School

Carey Baptist Grammar
Glenn Stephenson
Glenn Stephenson

Head of Junior School

Pittwater House
Matt Darby
Matt Darby

Head of IT

St Aloysius' College
Peter Westhead
Peter Westhead

Deputy Principal

The Springfield Anglican College
Jon Gelsthorpe
Jon Gelsthorpe

Deputy Principal, Head of Preparatory

Prince Alfred College
Randall Pearce
Randall Pearce

Director of Glendalough

St Kevin’s College
Amanda McCaffrey
Amanda McCaffrey

Deputy Head of Raymond House

Lowther Hall
Sarah Ferguson
Sarah Ferguson

Director of Student Life

The Springfield Anglican College
Kath O’Neill
Kath O’Neill

Head of Senior School

Kardinia International College
Lori Field
Lori Field

Director of Learning

Gippsland Grammar
Deb Jarvis
Deb Jarvis

Head of Senior School

Methodist Ladies’ College
Carolyn Mansour
Carolyn Mansour

Deputy Head of Campus

Ivanhoe Grammar - Plenty Campus
Marius Ndiaye
Marius Ndiaye

Head of PDHPE

Ravenswood School for Girls
Sarah Thomas
Sarah Thomas

Head of Languages

Somerville House
Janine Barr
Janine Barr

Head of Specialised Learning

Queenwood
Anthony Bakes
Anthony Bakes

Maintenace Manager

Scotch College Melbourne
Lisa Webb
Lisa Webb

Facilities Manager

Scotch College Melbourne
Steve Vella
Steve Vella

Facilities Manager

Lowther Hall
Jessica Tsang
Jessica Tsang

Marketing Development Manager

Thomas Carr College
Kathryn Shravemade
Kathryn Shravemade

Head of Library

Mentone Grammar
Hayley Blumenthal
Hayley Blumenthal

Director of School Development and Community Engagement

Brisbane Boys' College
Kendra Balough
Kendra Balough

Talent Acquisition Consultant

Aspect Australia
Charlene Donga
Charlene Donga

Director of Business

Lowther Hall
Alan Nolan
Alan Nolan

Director of Business

Newhaven College
Belle Deacon
Belle Deacon

Director of People and Culture

Gippsland Grammar
Emma Hopkins
Emma Hopkins

Dean of Learning

Ormond College
Melissa McMahon
Melissa McMahon

Director of Professional Practice

Trinity Grammar

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