Michael O'Brien
31/133 Moray Street New Farm,QLD
Summary
Accomplished Vice Rector and educator at Padua College, adept in strategic leadership and accreditation compliance. Demonstrated excellence in fostering community outreach and organizational development. Proven track record in enhancing the religious and academic fabric through international collaboration and immersion programs. Skilled in balancing rigorous educational standards with a commitment to Franciscan Charism and social justice.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice Rector Mission and Identity
Padua College
01.2023 - Current
Responsible for:
Formation
Community Liaison
Religious Life of the School
Catholic Identity
Franciscan Charism
Religious Education Accrediation
Outreach and Social Justice
Vice Rector Formation
Padua College
01.2012 - 01.2024
Responsible for:
Formation of staff and students
Friar Liaison
Catholic Identity
Franciscan Charism
Religious Education Accreditation
Outreach and Social Justice
Assemblies
Assistant to the Rector RE
Padua College
01.2006 - 01.2012
Responsible for:
RE Curriculum
Religious Life of the College
Franciscan Charism
Social Justice
Religious Education Coordinator
St Dominic's College
01.1999 - 01.2006
Responsible for:
Religious Education Curriculum
Religious Life of the College
Outreach and Social Justice
Teacher and Year 11 & 12 Coordinator
Padua College
04.1986 - 12.1999
Responsible for:
Classroom Teacher
Year Level Coordinator
Classroom Teacher, Years 7 & 8 Coordinator
De La Salle College
01.1986 - 04.1989
Responsible for:
Classroom Teaching
Yr 7 & 8 Coordinator
Year 8 Humanities Teacher
Marcellin College
01.1984 - 01.1986
Yr 8 Humanities Core Teacher
Education
Certificate I - Franciscan Studies
University of St Francis
Illinois, USA03.2023
Graduate Diploma - Christian Leadership
Australian Catholic University
Brisbane, QLD12.1985
Bachelor of Education - Education
Griffith University
Brisbane, QLD12.1984
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
Griffith University
Brisbane, QLD12.1983
Graduate Diploma - High School Teaching
BCAE
Mount Gravatt, QLD12.1983
Skills
- Strategic leadership
- Accreditation Compliance
- International collaboration
- Organizational Development
- Community Outreach
- Immersion/Pilgrimage Leader
- Community Fundraiser
- College Board Director and Chair
- Committee Member (FSA)
Affiliations
- AIC Deans of Mission Network
- National Executive Franciscan Schools Australia
Timeline
Vice Rector Mission and Identity
Padua College
01.2023 - Current
Vice Rector Formation
Padua College
01.2012 - 01.2024
Assistant to the Rector RE
Padua College
01.2006 - 01.2012
Religious Education Coordinator
St Dominic's College
01.1999 - 01.2006
Teacher and Year 11 & 12 Coordinator
Padua College
04.1986 - 12.1999
Classroom Teacher, Years 7 & 8 Coordinator
De La Salle College
01.1986 - 04.1989
Year 8 Humanities Teacher
Marcellin College
01.1984 - 01.1986
Certificate I - Franciscan Studies
University of St Francis
Graduate Diploma - Christian Leadership
Australian Catholic University
Bachelor of Education - Education
Griffith University
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
Griffith University
Graduate Diploma - High School Teaching
BCAE
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