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Karina Anthony

Kings Langley,NSW

Summary

A dedicated and strategic educational leader with expertise in faith formation, curriculum innovation, and staff development. Skilled in building collaborative cultures, leading change, and aligning learning with community and faith values. Recognised for mentoring staff, implementing whole-school frameworks, and empowering student leadership to strengthen mission and engagement.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Leader of Faith, Mission and Learning

St Andrew’s College
01.2024 - Current

Key Skills: Strategic Planning | Faith & Formation Leadership | Staff Mentoring | Student Engagement


  • Designed and implemented a 7–12 Formation Plan aligning developmental stages with mission goals.
  • Integrated faith and wellbeing into a unified framework, strengthening whole-school culture.
  • Mentored staff in curriculum differentiation and assessment design, raising pedagogical standards.
  • Established a peer-to-peer ministry program, building student leadership capacity in faith formation.
  • Directed the school’s liturgical life, coordinating major events with broad community participation.


Religious Education Coordinator

Delany College
01.2016 - 01.2023

Key Skills: Executive Leadership | Curriculum Development | Staff Capacity Building | Community Engagement


  • Led professional learning and co-authored a revised College Vision Statement, embedding long-term direction.
  • Implemented the Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) Framework, improving culture and outcomes.
  • Built staff capacity through curriculum design, data analysis, and instructional mentoring.
  • Strengthened mission identity by coordinating staff spirituality days, retreats, and social justice partnerships.
  • Developed induction and mentoring programs, supporting the retention and growth of new teachers.


Acting Assistant Principal

Delany College
06.2021 - 06.2021

Key Skills: Crisis Leadership | Professional Learning | Operational Management


  • Directed the strategic COVID-19 response, ensuring continuity of learning and wellbeing.
  • Coordinated professional learning and facilitated whole-school development initiatives.
  • Oversaw college events and curriculum budgets, ensuring effective resource allocation.


Faith and Mission Coordinator

Patrician Brothers Network
01.2015 - 01.2016

Key Skills: Faith Formation | Stakeholder Collaboration | Network Leadership


  • Strengthened Patrician charism across a multi-school network through retreats and formation programs.
  • Fostered staff appreciation for Catholic and Patrician foundations through network-wide initiatives.

Stage 5 Leader of Learning & Pastoral Coordinator

Delany College
01.2015 - 01.2016

Key Skills: Pedagogical Leadership | Student Wellbeing | Integrated Curriculum


  • Led staff in designing integrated, 21st-century learning programs using 4C’s pedagogy.
  • Supported student and family wellbeing, resolving issues through restorative practices.

Classroom Teacher

Delany College
01.2013 - 01.2016

Key Skills: Curriculum Delivery | Differentiated Instruction | Student Development


  • Taught Religious Education, English, and History (Years 7–12).
  • Enhanced engagement through public speaking coaching, retreats, and wellbeing initiatives (Girls Talk program).

Lasallian Youth Minister

De La Salle Brothers
01.2009 - 01.2012

Key Skills: Program Design & Facilitation | Youth Leadership Development | Event Management


  • Developed and facilitated youth ministry, leadership, and retreat programs across ANZ & PNG.
  • Mentored senior students to become peer leaders, embedding sustainable leadership pathways.
  • Coordinated national and international gatherings, fostering long-term youth and alumni engagement.

Media Liaison & Campaign Call Centre Team Leader

Transport Workers Union
01.2008 - 01.2009

Key Skills: Team Leadership | Strategic Communication | Advocacy & Public Relations


  • Directed a campaign call centre, motivating staff to consistently achieve KPIs.
  • Managed media relations and correspondence, ensuring clear, consistent public messaging.
  • Represented the union in external stakeholder engagement, strengthening advocacy campaigns.

Parliamentary Officer

Office of the President, NSW Legislative Council
01.2007 - 01.2007

Key Skills: Executive Support | Policy Research | Legislative Communication


  • Provided strategic support and research to the President of the Legislative Council.
  • Drafted official correspondence and managed sensitive communications with accuracy and discretion.

Electoral Officer

Parramatta MP Office
01.2006 - 01.2007

Key Skills: Community Engagement | Case Management | Stakeholder Relationships


  • Acted as first point of contact for constituents, resolving local issues with care and efficiency.
  • Delivered administrative and operational support in a fast-paced parliamentary environment.
  • Strengthened community connections through responsive service and advocacy initiatives.

Education

Masters of Educational Leadership -

Australian Catholic University

Graduate Certificate - Religious Education

Australian Catholic University
01.2012

Graduate Diploma in Education - Secondary: English/Religious Education

Australian Catholic University
01.2011

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of Sydney
01.2009

Skills

  • Instructional staff mentoring
  • Faith formation
  • Enhancing Catholic culture
  • Program design and pedagogical coaching
  • Confident public speaking abilities
  • Effective relationship management

Ministry Experience

Children's Liturgy Coordinator – St Michael's Parish Present
Key Skills: Program Coordination | Team Leadership | Youth Ministry

  • Lead a team of volunteers to deliver weekly Children’s Liturgies, creating age-appropriate, youth-focused worship experiences.


Administration Coordinator – Alpha Online 2020
Key Skills: Digital Ministry | Community Engagement | Organisational Management

  • Coordinated administration for an online Alpha program, ensuring parishioner connection and participation during COVID-19 lockdown.


Organising Committee & Speaker – The FaithFeed, Diocese of Parramatta 2016–2019
Key Skills: Event Organisation | Public Speaking | Content Strategy

  • Co-founded a diocesan initiative to engage young adults in faith dialogue.
  • Presented at the 2017 launch event and contributed to content strategy informed by participant data.


Steering Committee Member – Australian Catholic Youth Ministry Convention 2018
Key Skills: National Event Planning | Public Speaking | Mentoring

  • Assisted in program design for plenary and workshop sessions.
  • Emceed keynote sessions and mentored emerging MCs.


World Youth Day Leadership 2013/2016
Key Skills: Pilgrimage Leadership | Faith Formation | Cross-Cultural Engagement

  • Group Leader, Poland: Supported and formed students/young adults on pilgrimage.
  • Formation Committee, Krakow: Organised preparatory formation events for pilgrimage groups.
  • New Scheme Teacher Pilgrim, Rio: Selected to attend a funded pilgrimage, serving as second-in-charge.


Member – Parramatta Diocesan Youth Council 2015–2018
Key Skills: Youth Advocacy | Event Leadership | Community Engagement

  • Advised the Bishop on youth issues and helped coordinate annual diocesan events.
  • Emceed live events, including the Good Friday Walk and Palm Sunday Procession.


Guest Speaker – Faith at the Fiddler 2013–2014
Key Skills: Public Speaking | Faith Communication | Youth Engagement

  • Invited speaker at diocesan young adult events, reflecting on World Youth Day experiences.


Share the Mission Volunteer – De La Salle Brothers, New Zealand 2009

Key Skills: Cross-Cultural Ministry | Education Support | Youth Engagement

  • Completed a 10-month service program, supporting youth ministry and assisting in classrooms in a high-need community

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Youth Leader – Wesley Mission & St Michael’s Parish 2006–2013
Key Skills: Youth Leadership | Event Coordination | Faith Formation

  • Wesley Mission: Directed “Operation Hope Holiday Camps” for at-risk youth, leading teams and ensuring participant wellbeing.
  • St Michael’s Parish: Designed and facilitated weekly youth group programs, retreats, and liturgical events (e.g., Good Friday Stations of the Cross).

Awards & Publications

  • Published Reflection – “On Pilgrimage with Mary”, Anointed and Sent Publication, Australian Catholic Bishops Conference
  • Guest Contributor – “Soul Food Podcast”, Mission Enhancement Team
  • Teachers’ Teacher Award – Delany College
  • Lasallian Service Award – De La Salle Brothers
  • Certificate of Commissioning – Parramatta Catholic Diocese
  • Community Service Award – Baulkham Hills Shire Council
  • Rotary Youth Leadership Award

Timeline

Leader of Faith, Mission and Learning

St Andrew’s College
01.2024 - Current

Acting Assistant Principal

Delany College
06.2021 - 06.2021

Religious Education Coordinator

Delany College
01.2016 - 01.2023

Faith and Mission Coordinator

Patrician Brothers Network
01.2015 - 01.2016

Stage 5 Leader of Learning & Pastoral Coordinator

Delany College
01.2015 - 01.2016

Classroom Teacher

Delany College
01.2013 - 01.2016

Lasallian Youth Minister

De La Salle Brothers
01.2009 - 01.2012

Media Liaison & Campaign Call Centre Team Leader

Transport Workers Union
01.2008 - 01.2009

Parliamentary Officer

Office of the President, NSW Legislative Council
01.2007 - 01.2007

Electoral Officer

Parramatta MP Office
01.2006 - 01.2007

Graduate Certificate - Religious Education

Australian Catholic University

Graduate Diploma in Education - Secondary: English/Religious Education

Australian Catholic University

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of Sydney

Masters of Educational Leadership -

Australian Catholic University
Karina Anthony