Catholic Education Sandhurst Limited.
The following are CESL documents:
1. pdf Constitution (683 KB)
2. pdf Governance Charter (684 KB)
3. pdf Governance Structure (81 KB)
5. pdf Shared Mission Statement (475 KB)
6. pdf Governance Chart (81 KB)
7. pdf Not for Profit Status (332 KB)
Catholic Education Sandhurst Limited (CESL) Board of Directors
CHAIR - Ms Pam Betts
Former Executive Director of Catholic Education in the Archdiocese of Brisbane, Pam Betts has extensive experience as a leader in Catholic Education and is a highly sought after educational consultant with a comprehensive knowledge of Church, education and government structures.
During her career she has taught in Brisbane Catholic Education secondary colleges, and has held senior positions with Brisbane Catholic Education, the Queensland Catholic Education Commission, the St Francis Xavier Province of the Christian Brothers and Edmund Rice Education Australia.
Pam has served as a chair and member of a number of educational committees and boards including Catholic Network Australia, ACU La Salle Academy for Faith Formation and Religious Education, the PM Glynn Institute Advisory Board and St Leo’s College Council. She is a current director of Marist Schools Australia, Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Ltd and Edmund Education Australia Colleges Ltd.
With a Masters from Australian Catholic University in both Educational Leadership and Religious Education, Pam also holds a Master of Theology, a Bachelor of Science and a Diploma of Education. She is a Fellow of the Institute of Managers and Leaders, and the Australian Council for Educational Leaders.
Pam’s experience and deep commitment to education have been acknowledged by the Australian Council of Educational Leaders (ACEL) with a National Fellowship award.
DEPUTY CHAIR - Dr Daniel White
Dr Dan White has recently retired as the Executive Director of Sydney Catholic Schools after a decade of service. He is also the former Director of Catholic Education Hobart, has served in various senior educational leadership roles and was a Catholic Primary School Principal for nine years in Sydney.
Dr White is an author who has written extensively in the areas of religious identity, collaborative leadership and system-wide governance and decision-making. Dr White is the co-author of seven educational resource books focusing particularly on higher order learning and thinking strategies. Dr White is a Fellow of both the Australian College of Educators and the Australian Council for Educational Leaders and recently, was awarded ‘The Phyllis Evans Medal’ as the Teachers’ Guild of NSW ‘Distinguished Educator’ in 2019.
Dr White was formerly a board member of Catholic Network Australia, a member of the Senate of the Australian Catholic University, and a member of the Board of Governors for the University of Notre Dame Australia. Dr White has served on the National Catholic Education Commission for six years and is currently providing consultancy and professional learning support for school communities and educational systems across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.
Dr Daniel White was awarded an Order of the Medal of Australia in 2022 for service to Catholic Education.
DIRECTOR - Very Rev Dr Brian Boyle EV
Rev Brian Boyle was appointed the Episcopal Vicar for Education in 2014 to support the Bishop of Sandhurst in all matters relating to Catholic education in the diocese. He also holds the position of adjunct lecturer at Catholic Theological College and is a member of the Department of Biblical Studies.
From 2006 to 2013 he was Academic Dean of Catholic Theological College (CTC) and Dean of Studies at Corpus Christi College from 2015 to 2018. Prior to that, he was Dean of the College of Theology and Philosophy as well as a Senior Lecturer in Biblical Studies at the University of Notre Dame Freemantle, Australia 2000-2005.
During his time as Episcopal Vicar for Education, he has chaired both the Sandhurst School Education Board (SSEB) and Sandhurst Catholic Education Council (SCEC) as well as overseeing reviews of the Catholic Education Office and the Religious Education Curriculum, Source of Life.
Fr Brian was appointed as Administrator of Cathedral Cluster in Bendigo from January 2021.
DIRECTOR - Ms Libby Barnes
Echuca based educator and facilitator, Libby is a teacher, counsellor and Master in Student Welfare and Guidance. Libby brings with her a wealth of experience in a wide range of education arenas and displays a very fine knowledge of how children learn, curriculum development and contemporary teaching pedagogies.
She has extensive school-based teaching and leadership experience in both Catholic and Independent schools as well as with the Resilience Builders at corporate and school level, and in recent years, commendable governance experience at Malvern and at St Joseph’s College, Echuca, where Libby is the Chair of the Stewardship Committee for Kildare Education Ministries.
Since the time of incorporation of CES Ltd Libby has been a member of the CESL Learning and Teaching Committee. Libby's expertise in the area of child safety and crisis management is enviable and she is a leader in building resilient school communities.
Libby will also assume the role of Chair, CES Ltd Learning and Teaching Committee.
DIRECTOR - Fr Andrew Fewings
Following his ordination in the Diocese of Sandhurst in 1980, Rev Fr Andrew Fewings served as Assistant Priest Parish Priest at Beechworth, Myrtleford, Bendigo and Shepparton South. He was also Administrator in Wangaratta South in 1997 and Nagambie from 2004 to 2008.
In 2003, Father Andrew became Parish Priest of St John’s Euroa, followed by St Joseph’s Benalla in 2008. In 2012 he was appointed Parish Priest of St Therese’s, Kennington where he was ordained a Priest 32 years earlier. In 2020 Fr Andrew celebrated the fortieth anniversary of his ordination.
During the period between 1983 and 1989, Father Andrew served as Chaplain to the Bendigo Hospital, BHHA, Catholic College Bendigo, YCW and Bendigo College of Advanced Education, now known as La Trobe University.
Father Andrew is an experienced Board member having served on a number of Boards and committees over many years, including the Sandhurst Council of Priests, Catholic Education Commission of Victoria Religious Education Committee, Sandhurst School Education Board and various School Boards. He is the current President of the Assisi Kindergarten Committee of Management.
DIRECTOR - Mr Francis Moore
Francis Moore has an extensive background in leadership and governance. From 2007 to 2019 Francis was the Executive Director Administration for the Archdiocese of Melbourne with responsibility for advising the Archbishop about the financial and temporal affairs of the Archdiocese.
Francis’ experience includes membership as a Trustee of the Roman Catholic Trusts Corporation for the Diocese of Melbourne, Deputy Chair of the Catholic Education Commission of Victoria, Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee (2008 to 2019) and Deputy Chair of the Catholic Development Fund of the Archdiocese of Melbourne (2008 to 2019). He was a Director of Catholic Network Australia Limited until 2019 and a Director of Catholic Capital Grants (Victoria) Ltd (2008 to 2019).
Francis is currently a director of Friday Night School Limited, the Chair and a director of CDPF Limited and a member of Australian Catholic University and the Victorian Chapter of ACU.
Between 1985 and 2001 Francis was a partner in a Melbourne based legal practice where he had an extensive legal practice in banking and finance, and as legal advisor to mutual financial institutions.
In 2017, Francis was awarded the Knight Commander of the Order of St Gregory.
DIRECTOR - Mr Tony Morwood
Tony is a proven leader with extensive executive experience. He has successfully managed complex issues across multiple entities through an outstanding career and has been involved with Catholic education at a governance level as a non-executive director and board chair at De La Salle College.
Tony’s experience includes roles as a senior executive, CEO, board director, elite sportsman, and successful business owner. He has extensive knowledge and application of strategy, risk and ESG.
He is an associate partner with the ThinkAbout Your Decision Governance Education Program, a non-executive director of Life Again Foundation and EM-power Foundation, and strategic advisor to the Sydney Swans Foundation.
Tony has an Executive Coaching Accreditation and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD). He has completed the Harvard Business School ‘Governing for Not-for-Profit Excellence’ Program (2017) and the Harvard Business School Business2Business (Marketing) Program (2008).
In the sporting sphere, the former AFL champion is recognised as a member of the Sydney Swans Hall of Fame and Sydney Swans Team of the Century.
DIRECTOR - Ms Melanie Saba
Melanie is a distinguished professional with an impressive career spanning various leadership roles. Formerly the Chief Executive of the Victorian Institute of Teaching, the Psychologists Registration Board of Victoria, and the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators, Melanie has demonstrated exceptional leadership and governance skills. They have also served as the Branch Director of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia - Victoria Branch and is currently the Professional Standards Officer for the Diocese of Sale.
Over many years, Melanie has held numerous board positions across a range of industries, including the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL), the National Rural Women's Coalition, and the National Rural Health Alliance Ltd. Additionally, Melanie is a member of the ACU Alumni Advisory Group and currently serves as a Director and Treasurer for Hand-n-Hand Peer Support.
Melanie is a member of the AICD and holds a Master of Health Administration from the University of NSW.
DIRECTOR - Mr Jim Cosgriff
Jim is an Echuca based lawyer having been admitted to practice for over 30 years, 25 of them in regional Victoria.
He has extensive board experience, including being previous board member and chair of the Greater Murray YMCA, board member and chair of the audit and risk committee of Community Living and Respite Services, various local sporting groups, the St Aloysius senior living foundation committee and is a current appointee to the board of Campaspe Port Enterprise.
Jim is committed to his community. He led the “Save Echuca Hospital” campaign (leading to a $60m funding commitment from the state government and the ultimate redevelopment of Echuca Regional Health), was the founding chair of the Committee for Echuca Moama and is an ambassador for the CLRS Opening Doors Project.
Jim is a valauble addition to the CESL Board and the People, Audit and Risk Committee.
DIRECTOR - Mr Simon Davies
Simon Davies is a senior executive with extensive experience in child safety, risk management, and organisational leadership. He has a strong background in safeguarding, compliance, and governance and has worked in education, religious institutions and law enforcement.
Simon is the Managing Director of Safeguarding Services, a consultancy providing specialist training, investigative, and advisory services to organisations responsible for the protection of children, young people, and adults at-risk. He has held key leadership positions, including Director of Culture, Risk & Professional Standards for the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) and Senior Officer for Professional Conduct, Ethics & Investigation at Catholic Education Melbourne.
As a former Australian Federal Police detective, Simon has been nationally awarded for his investigative expertise and has extensive experience managing complex complaints, risk frameworks, and child safety initiatives. He is a guest lecturer at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, where he contributes to international safeguarding education.
Simon holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology, a Graduate Certificate in Education (Safeguarding Children & Young People), and multiple diplomas in security, risk management, and investigation. He is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a member of various safeguarding and risk committees.
In addition to his role on the Catholic Education Sandhurst Board, Simon serves as a Board Director of Whitefriars College and is a member of the Risk & Compliance Committee for Mercy Education Limited.
DIRECTOR - Ms Julie Ryan
Julie Ryan has over forty years of service in Catholic education and started her career at St Colman's College Shepparton (now Notre Dame College).
Over her career Julie has held key leadership roles including Principal of St Columba’s College, Essendon (2000–2004) and Our Lady of Mercy College, Heidelberg (2005–2017). During these years she served as a member of the Executive of the Principals’ Association of Victorian Catholic Secondary Schools and was President from 2012-2014. She was also President of Australasian Mercy Secondary Schools Association from 2014 to 2017.
From 2018 Julie served as Regional Director (Vic, SA and WA) for Marist Schools Australia (MSA). In this role she was involved in the incorporation of both MSA and Catholic College Sale and was a member of the Steering Committee for the formation of Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools. During these years she was a Director of CRMV. Julie retired as Regional Director at the end of 2022 and has since worked with schools and governing bodies in a consulting role.
Julie holds a Master of Education in International Policy, Bachelor of Commerce and post graduate qualifications in RE and Curriculum.
Her leadership in Catholic Education was recognised in the 2020 Australia Day Honours with the award of an OAM.
DIRECTOR - Ms Karen Horner
Karen is an accomplished executive leader with extensive experience across the not-for-profit, public, and private sectors. She currently serves in a senior leadership role with a Catholic organisation delivering aged care, disability, and retirement living services across Victoria. From 2016 to 2018, she held senior People and Culture roles with a Catholic Health Provider and the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne, strengthening her alignment with Catholic social teaching and governance.
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