Mrs Lia is a former Ballarat Grammar parent, practising lawyer and was a Ballarat Grammar Board member from 2002 to 2019, rejoining the Board in 2022 and assuming the position of Chair in 2024. With extensive governance experience, she has held positions on boards in community health, regional industries, education, and law. Mrs Lia is a former President of the Ballarat and District Law Association and has received life governorships from Ballarat Health Services and the Queen Elizabeth Centre.

Tim’s financial acumen has guided Ballarat Grammar on a strong path over the years. A Director at PPT Financial since 2005, he brings expertise in accounting and finance and significant experience in small to medium business operations. Tim is passionate about being involved in a school that focuses on each student to give them the tools they need to become productive, well-rounded members of society. Tim also serves on the Property and Finance Committee for the Anglican Diocese of Ballarat. He is a current parent.

The Bishop of Ballarat is the President and the ceremonial and spiritual leader of the School.

A Practice Professor with a strong background in tertiary education, applied economics, e-commerce and agriculture, David brings a passion for education and a keen interest in contributing to learning in a secondary school context. He is a practising Anglican with significant board experience who is particularly interested in the impact that faith-based governance can have on leadership and the importance of good governance in not-for-profit organisations.David holds a commercial pilot’s licence and is a senior flight instructor.

A Principal Fellow at The University of Melbourne, Robyn brings valuable expertise in education – notably teacher development in the area of STEM – together with strong mentoring, research and publication skills and leadership at various levels in tertiary education. With professional expertise in critical thinking with quantitative and qualitative data, she has a keen interest in the practical application of this in a secondary school setting. Robyn is actively involved in the Anglican Church in Ballarat and is a past parent who is strongly aligned with the School’s vision and values.

With a strong background in community development work, Geoff’s greatest passion is building communities and supporting people in need. Now retired, Geoff brings extensive management skills developed over many years in local government and with Anglicare Victoria and significant experience in a broad range of areas, notably tourism, marketing, youth, arts, environmental health and indigenous youth leadership development as well as strategic planning and governance. He strongly supports the view that we should help students to become well-rounded people who can make a positive contribution to the world, embracing the ethos, ‘From those to whom much is given will much be required’ (Luke 12:48). Geoff serves on many community-based committees, is a keen sailor and is actively involved in the local Anglican community.

A Director and Owner of Yanner Mann Dobson Law, Georgia specialises in estate and succession law – an area she is attracted to because it requires relating to people at a human level where this may be their first experience with the law. She brings a broad range of legal and other skills, notably problem-solving, strategic and analytical thinking, strong communication and relationship building. Georgia is passionate about being part of a strong community that cares for its members and has service at its core, embracing the ethos, ‘social awareness that impels to action’. Georgia is a current parent.

A senior commercial leader with extensive commercial negotiation, financial and stakeholder management capability, Catherine brings a broad range of skills and experience, notably commercial and financial expertise focused on strategic planning and financial governance. Experienced in leading through change, risk management and effective corporate governance, she values collaboration, trust and excellence. Catherine is an Old Grammarian who is aligned with the School’s educational philosophy, with a particular interest in the need to adapt to the changing needs of our students while maintaining the important traditions underpinning our culture.

Father Michael is Parish Priest at St Peter’s Cathedral Ballarat. He is focused on ensuring our students are nurtured, educated and cared for in the best possible way.

Bringing valuable entrepreneurial and financial expertise, Scott demonstrates visionary leadership and confident communication. As a change advocate, he leads impactful business improvements, excels in strategic support and fosters innovation. Scott has a keen interest in good governance, particularly ensuring that decisions align with the School’s values and Strategic Plan and foster a healthy culture throughout the organisation. Scott is an APAC Strategic Sales Commercial Leader at IBM Consulting. His three children attended Grammar and his wife Tracy teaches in the Junior School.