Daniel McMahon
Bundaberg,Qld
Summary
Self-motivated school administrator with assertive and outcome-driven nature. Independent worker remains extremely calm in most pressure situations. Skilled educator with over 30 years of experience leading school staff members and education programs.
Animated by a love of Catholic Education and the potential of schools to embrace a Gospel driven mission.
Skilled in the mentoring of colleagues and encouraging them to pursue excellence.
Always willing to embrace the challenges of change that will secure better outcomes and pathways for a diverse range of learners.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Shalom Catholic College
Diocese Of Rockhampton
01.2009 - Current
- Creating a culture that embraces authentic Catholic Identity
- Strategic overview of a positive performance culture
- Developed a capable and resilient team of colleagues
- Oversee significant change management in Curriculum and Pastoral Care
- Developed an exciting Master Plan that has currently seen completed a $20m building program
Principal - St Joseph's College
Diocese Of Toowoomba
01.2002 - 12.2008
- Ensuring enrolment growth in an extraordinarily competitive educational market
- Updating and expanding curriculum offerings
- Managed an ambitious building program totalling $13m
St Patrick's College
EREA
08.1999 - 12.2000
- Oversaw significant developments in the College's approach to Pastoral Care
- Progressed and developed the Master Plan of the College
- Reversed declining enrolment trend
St Brendan's College
EREA
01.1992 - 12.1997
- Addressed significant enrolment problems
- Supervised a significant and ambitious building program
- Undertook a robust continuous improvement curriculum strategy.
- Ensured the creation of parental partnerships through a foundation College Board and revamped Parents & Friends Association.
Education
Master of Education - Religious Education
Australian Catholic University
Brisbane, QLD04.1999
Bachelor of Education - Education
University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba, QLD03.1983
Diploma of Teaching - Education
Australian Catholic University
Brisbane, QLD12.1977
Skills
- Educational innovator
- Change management in school settings
- Facilitation of high impact teaching innovation
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Current understanding of the challenges and opportunities of a quickly evolving educational landscape
- Excellent strategic thinker
Accomplishments
Winner of inaugural 'Outstanding Principal' of Catholic Secondary Schools Australia 2016
President Catholic Secondary Schools Association of Queensland (CaSPAQ)
CaSPAQ is the peak body representing the interests and needs of Principals in the 104 Catholic Secondary schools of Queensland. Often interfacing with Government and Church authorities in matters of interest.
Additional Information
Executive Board member of Mercy Schools Australia
Professional Learning
- Easter Experience (Tantur) - University of Notre Dame Jerusalem 2023
- Fr Richard Lennan - Co-Responsibility for the Mission June 2023
- Dr Michael Hawton - Tough Conversations 2021
- International Headmasters Conference - Beijing 2020
- International Headmasters Conference - Toronto 2017
- Los Angeles Religious Education Conference 2017
Timeline
Principal Shalom Catholic College
Diocese Of Rockhampton
01.2009 - Current
Principal - St Joseph's College
Diocese Of Toowoomba
01.2002 - 12.2008
St Patrick's College
EREA
08.1999 - 12.2000
St Brendan's College
EREA
01.1992 - 12.1997
Master of Education - Religious Education
Australian Catholic University
Bachelor of Education - Education
University of Southern Queensland
Diploma of Teaching - Education
Australian Catholic University
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