Graham Meertens
St Augustine's College (Brisbane Catholic Education)
Brookwater,QLD
21
years of professional experience
Accomplished educational leader with progressive experience from assistant principal to principal. Recognized for verbal and written communication, coaching staff, and leading evidence-based improvement. Committed to safe, high-expectation learning environments and collaborative relationships that drive student success.
Work History
Principal
8 Years 9 Months- Directed curriculum implementation, assessment consistency, and evidence-based learning improvement.
- Managed staff performance, development, and collaborative planning to strengthen teaching practice.
- Oversaw student wellbeing, behaviour frameworks, and pastoral care across school community.
- Led school improvement priorities aligned with Catholic identity, vision, and strategic direction.
- Coordinated compliance, governance, and risk management processes to support safe operations.
- Built partnerships with families, parish, and community stakeholders to reinforce shared goals.
Principal
3 Years 11 Months- Guided data-informed decision-making to improve outcomes, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
- Improved student outcomes by analyzing data and adjusting instructional practices accordingly.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders to foster trust, collaboration, and commitment to shared goals.
- Administered budgets, staffing allocations, and operational planning to optimise school resources.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
Deputy Principal
3 Years 7 Months- Managed curriculum implementation, ensuring alignment with school improvement priorities and academic goals.
- Led staff development, coaching educators to strengthen teaching practice and classroom consistency.
- Oversaw student wellbeing initiatives, coordinating behaviour support and pastoral care responses.
- Coordinated compliance processes, maintaining accurate records and adherence to education policies.
- Facilitated parent and community engagement, resolving concerns and supporting positive school partnerships.
- Supported executive decision-making, contributing to operational planning and leadership priorities.
Assistant Principal - Student Well Being
4 Years 3 Months- Led student wellbeing initiatives, strengthening behaviour support and pastoral care across campus.
- Managed attendance, discipline, and case support processes with accuracy and discretion.
- Supervised staff performance, providing coaching and guidance to improve instructional consistency.
- Coordinated daily operations, ensuring smooth communication between leadership, teachers, and families.
- Facilitated parent meetings and conflict resolution, maintaining constructive school-community relationships.
- Contributed to strategic planning, aligning operational priorities with college goals and Catholic values.
- Partnered with principal to administer the school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
Education
Masters Of Educational Leadership - Educational Leadership
Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Biology And Microbiology
Associate Diploma of Applied Science - Food Science
Skills
Performance evaluations
Team leadership
Communication skills
Training and mentoring
Staff development
Data analysis
Community partnerships
School relations
School community relations
Verbal and written communication
Networking and relationship building
Accomplishments
- Set high-level goals for both students and teachers to encourage both parties to strive for personal best and succeeded in implementing long-term strategy with positive results.
- Established cultural days in which students and staffers provided insight into personal ethnic backgrounds, resulting in better understanding and more inclusive environment.
- Spearheaded School improvement plan implementation which redefined performance goals and achieved further student success..
- Developed and implemented a marketing campaign that raised new student enrollment.
Timeline
Principal
St Augustine's College (Brisbane Catholic Education)
01.2018 - CurrentRead More
Principal
St Mary's College (Brisbane Catholic Education)
01.2014 - 12.2017Read More
Deputy Principal
St Peter Claver College (Brisbane Catholic Education)
05.2010 - 12.2013Read More
Assistant Principal - Student Well Being
St Peter Claver College
01.2006 - 04.2010Read More
Austalian Catholic University
Masters Of Educational Leadership from Educational Leadership
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University of Queensland
Post Graduate Certificate in Education from Education
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Queensland University of Technology
Bachelor of Applied Science from Biology And Microbiology
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University of Queensland
Associate Diploma of Applied Science from Food Science
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