Headquarters:

300 Sayers Road, Truganina, Vic 3029

Year founded:

1867

Number of employees:

500

Phone:

03 9731 9447

Email:

info@westbourne.vic.edu.au

Website:

westbournegrammar.com

LinkedIn:

linkedin.com/school/westbourne-grammar-school

“We prioritise embracing cutting-edge technologies, creative problem solving and continuous improvement to enhance our premium funding solutions and provide exceptional value to our clients”

Adrian Camm, PhD, MSL, Grad Dip Ed, B AppSc, FACEL, GAICD

Principal and Managing Director

Teagan Collins, MBA, MEd, BEd, ProfCertPosPsych, GAICD

Deputy Principal

Ellen Moffatt, MBA, MEd, BEd, BA

Deputy Principal - Head of Truganina Campus

Leadership

Adrian Camm is a progressive leader who understands the importance of cultivating environments for students to develop attitudes, morals, ethics, dispositions and skills needed for a life of learning. His expertise has led to an informed understanding that digital transformation in education is inevitable. “Focusing on what makes us human, however, is always more important than focusing on the technology,” he says. Camm’s journey from teaching, achieving several excellence and scholarship awards, to leadership roles in education across Geelong Grammar, Mentone Grammar and Westbourne has provided the depth and breadth of experience to lead Westbourne Grammar School into its next phase.

Principal and Managing Director

Adrian Camm, PhD, MSL, Grad Dip Ed, B AppSc, FACEL, GAICD

Highly experienced as a teacher and learning innovator, Teagan Collins seeks to inspire and empower communities by focusing on quality learning and teaching, wellbeing and the development of young people as leaders and global citizens. At the core of Collins’ approach to teaching and learning lies a vision aimed at creating enriching educational settings that foster character, courage and creativity. She firmly believes in the potential for every child to thrive and succeed.

Associate Principal

Teagan Collins, MBA, MEd, BEd, ProfCertPosPsych, GAICD

Driven by a passion for sparking “Aha!” moments in students’ learning journeys, Ellen Moffatt is a highly experienced leader and teacher of languages. With impactful leadership and pedagogy as her core motivators, she seeks to empower all learners and teammates to harness their strengths for the common good. Moffatt has had the privilege of working with learners from the Early Years to Year 12. In her work as an educational leader, she is motivated to continually enhance community wellbeing so that learners, and the staff and families supporting them, can thrive.

Deputy Principal - Head of Truganina Campus

Ellen Moffatt, MBA, MEd, BEd, BA

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Nicole Bradshaw, MBA, CPA, B Bus, Grad Cert Psych of Risk, GAICD

Director of Business

Commercially astute and forward thinking, Nicole Bradshaw brings a wealth of experience in both independent schools and the private sector. Strategically focused with an exemplary track record in the delivery of all aspects of corporate services, she comes to Westbourne from Mentone Grammar, where she was the director of business. Highly respected by her professional peers, Bradshaw is currently a non-executive director of several not-for-profit community boards and is the immediate past president of the Association of School Business Administrators (Victorian chapter).

Director of Business

Nicole Bradshaw, MBA, CPA, B Bus, Grad Cert Psych of Risk, GAICD

Rebecca Hodges, MCom (HR), MAICD

Director of People and Culture

Rebecca Hodges is a distinguished HR specialist with a wealth of industry expertise, having held positions at Victoria Police, Swinburne University, Wesley Mission and Ambulance Victoria. She also has extensive governance experience, serving on the boards of the Brien Holden Foundation and Sacred Heart Mission. Throughout Hodges’ career, she has overseen all functions of HR in complex and large organisations and has been responsible for sizeable and diverse teams delivering key outcomes for employment, workplace relations, policies and innovation.

Director of People and Culture

Rebecca Hodges, MCom (HR), MAICD

Stevens & Associates Lawyers is a leading and trusted employment law firm based in Sydney known for delivering high-quality legal expertise in the area of employment law and industrial relations across Australia, alongside a proven track record of effectively and swiftly resolving a variety of workplace law issues. In the past year, the firm’s growth has been notable. It has: • experienced a 213% growth in the number of client matters, increasing from 149 client matters in the 2022 financial year to 390 client matters in the 2023 financial year • improved its online visibility, leading to over 50 online enquiries each month and a conversion rate of client leads of up to 40% • significantly expanded the breadth and type of matters that it advises on day to day, which has increased the firm’s skillsets, diversity and resilience • expanded its community outreach by collaborating with local Sydney venues for client seminars and continuing active participation in a Sydney small/family business group Stevens & Associates Lawyers has adapted to digital trends by implementing an effective strategy with SEO and web design, resulting in a structural shift that has seen increased representation of employees where the firm previously mainly advised employers. The firm’s recognition as a “Fast Firm” attests to its momentum in the employment law space.

“IQumulate is on a technology journey, and we’re just getting started”

Wayne Tower, IQumulate Premium Funding

Amrita Ahuja, MCom, MEd (Leadership and Management), BCom (Hons), BEd, GAICD

Director of Strategic Initiatives

Jeremy Otto, BEd, B Creative Ind, MEd, Cert School Mgmt and Leadership

Director of Community Engagement and Advancement

Christine Lambrianidis, PhD, GradDipEd, BA (Hons)

Director of Teaching and Learning Prep to Year 12

Pam Chhabra

Manager – Residential Strata

Amrita Ahuja is an inspiring and compassionate leader who is dedicated to creating an environment where students and staff are empowered to thrive. With a focus on fostering collaboration, growth and innovation, she encourages those around her to reach their full potential. Known for her integrity, inclusive leadership style and ability to build strong relationships, Ahuja is committed to driving excellence and improving outcomes for all.

Director of Strategic Initiatives

Amrita Ahuja, MCom, MEd (Leadership and Management), BCom (Hons), BEd, GAICD

A dedicated and dynamic leader with extensive experience in a variety of educational settings, Jeremy Otto has held positions of responsibility as deputy principal (teaching and learning), head of learning, head of middle school and dean of teaching and learning. As Westbourne’s director of teaching and learning, he brings a deep understanding of both VCE and IB programs and is a passionate advocate for achieving excellent student outcomes through facilitating exceptional teaching practices. Otto is secretary of the Vic/Tas branch of the Australian College of Educators and a member of the Institute of Company Directors.

Director of Community Engagement and Advancement

Jeremy Otto, BEd, B Creative Ind, MEd, Cert School Mgmt and Leadership

With almost 20 years as an educational leader, teacher and researcher, Christine Lambrianidis passionately thrives on developing the learning experiences of both teachers and their students to foster dynamic, democratic and diverse educational communities. Her vision for teaching and learning centres on a desire to create caring and inclusive learning environments that also challenge students in imagining a better world.

Director of Teaching and Learning Prep to Year 12

Christine Lambrianidis, PhD, GradDipEd, BA (Hons)

Stephen McMillan first entered the financial services Industry when he joined GE Capital as a finance analyst in 2008, from which he progressed through roles working both onshore and offshore. From there, he moved into Pacific Premium Funding as a financial planning and analysis leader in 2012 and was a key resource in the evolution of the business, first with the successful sale to Macquarie Pacific Funding and then the following progression into IQumulate Premium Funding, where he is now the commercial manager. As commercial manager, McMillan leads a team that is responsible for commercial analysis and business support, identifying and reporting improvement initiatives, and the securitization and treasury functions of the business.

Commercial Manager

Stephen McMillan

One culmination of these efforts has been the real-world, needs-based IQEdge solution. A one-stop online quoting tool designed for both the Australian and New Zealand markets, IQEdge delivers quotes in under 60 seconds. Plus, the solution offers quote comparison and quote versioning capabilities, enabling users to review vital historical and financial data in a single page view. IQEdge can streamline and automate application processing, underwriting document verification and payment collection, cutting the need for manual labour and minimising processing errors. A digital “self-service” platform, IQEdge, reduces the need for customer and administrative support. Meanwhile, borrowers can access their accounts, make payments and manage their policies independently and through sales and support teams, which are always available for further assistance. “We’ve created a quality platform that simplifies the quoting process yet amplifies the customer experience,” says Gordon. “It’s a real game changer.” IQumulate offers an online digital quoting tool to clients. The best-in-market solution enables IQumulate to tailor funding offerings to brokers that align with their prefered distribution channel.

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What does IQumulate have in mind for the future? “IQumulate is on a technology journey, and we’re just getting started,” says Wayne Tower, CEO. “Through continuous engagement with our clients, partners, marketplace and industry, we will listen to the needs as they arise and position our business to be agile and respond to changes as they occur. “Faster decision-making innovations such as AI-powered decision support systems can expedite the underwriting and approval process, leading to quicker responses to clients. This can improve client satisfaction and potentially attract more business, creating a competitive advantage with the potential to allow IQumulate to command premium pricing or capture a larger market share. “As forward-thinkers with a digital and ‘do it better’ mindset, we collectively and proactively look to learn and improve on our customer experience for our clients, paving the way for successful business outcomes for our clients and our business in the coming years ahead. “We’re excited for the future and look forward to what’s on the horizon.”

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“Titles like ‘Best School’ are the by-product of putting people first – students, teachers and families. That’s what drives excellence and innovation”

Dr Adrian Camm, Westbourne Grammar School

“We hire for character as much as capability – humble, hungry and smart – then invest deeply in their growth. That’s the engine of our success”

Dr Adrian Camm, Westbourne Grammar School

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Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director

Shaun O’Brien

Head of Underwriting

Emily Walker

Head of Strata and Development

Rex Oakman

Head of Operations and Risk

Sandy Newton

Head of Underwriting

Andrew Mitchell

Manager – NSW

Michael Prokopis

Manager – Southern Region

Pam Chhabra

Manager – Residential Strata

Jeffrey Valdivia

Manager – Commercial Strata

Adam Basaldella

Manager – Claims

Founded in 1867, the non-denominational Westbourne Grammar School is one of Victoria’s oldest schools. Recognised among the best grammar schools in Melbourne, it stands as a testament to its enduring legacy of excellence. At the heart of this success are its teachers. Westbourne consistently attracts outstanding educators by fostering a workplace that celebrates ambition and achievement. Recruitment focuses on individuals who are humble, hungry and smart, and the school equips them with world-class professional development. A distributed leadership model ensures staff at all levels are empowered to contribute to decision-making and drive meaningful change, building a strong sense of belonging and ownership.

IQumulate invests in education and people, which are vital to attracting new business and talent to the company. “We have long tenures for several of our key staff, including some in leadership positions, and this sound working knowledge of our business, practices and industry provides great insights and a wealth of experience to offer our clients,” says Bastow. “Our new head of sales, Graeme Gordon, formerly manager for New Zealand, joins us in Australia to drive our sales strategy and lead our team to successful outcomes for our clients and our business. We look forward to great things ahead with Graeme as he continues to be active and present in the New Zealand market as well as building sound working relationships and new connections in Australia.” Clients can also expect a lot from working with IQumulate. “Through active engagement with our trusted broker network, IQumulate provides relevant information, education and training content,” says Graeme Gordon, head of sales. “Our clients can expect IQumulate to support their business in several ways, providing an understanding of what premium funding solutions are available and how IQumulate can spread the cost of insurance and help borrowers get the right level of insurance cover to free up their cash flow for other expenses or business growth opportunities. Premium funding is often considered a tool for those who simply cannot afford to pay their premiums in full. While this is certainly a significant driver for many, it is also successfully used by profitable companies who use premium funding to manage their cash flows more wisely or better manage their liquidity.”

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Wellbeing is a priority, with flexible work arrangements, reduced teaching loads, allied health services and personal training. Equity and inclusion are central, reflected in a gender pay gap of ~20% in favour of women and a leadership team where seven of 11 executive roles are held by women. This people-first approach sits alongside a strong commitment to innovation. Under the stewardship of Principal and Managing Director Dr Adrian Camm, 2025 Australian School Principal of the Year, Westbourne has achieved record enrolments and is planning a new 1,500-student campus. Initiatives such as AI and Drone Academies, avatar technology connecting the community across 100 languages and sector-leading wellbeing programs further distinguish its offering. Extracurricular opportunities extend to competitive sports, debating and chess, delivering a TEDx talk, learning an instrument or joining the choir. Signature experiences include Space Camp and trekking to Base Camp, Mount Everest, helping students build confidence, creativity and collaboration. The school’s eSports Studio and AI Academy exemplify its commitment to leveraging technology for learning and community engagement. Looking ahead, the 2030 Strategic Map, centred on People, Place and Programs, will guide Westbourne’s next chapter. The soon-to-be-completed Middle School precinct embodies this vision, featuring flexible learning spaces, innovation labs, a student-led café and an integrated Health & Wellbeing Centre. Central to the curriculum is the GearED approach, which received the 2025 Australian Education Award for Innovation in Curriculum Design and empowers students to tackle real-world problems through hands-on learning. Westbourne’s wellbeing strategy, CARE, ensures every student is supported from their first year to final exams. Age-appropriate programs nurture resilience and meaningful relationships, while the house system and restorative practices foster empathy. Extending this commitment, Echoes and Dialogues reimagines chaplaincy as a philosophy program that encourages Socratic dialogue and ethical inquiry, inviting students to reflect deeply and engage thoughtfully with complex issues.

Blending tradition with innovation, Westbourne remains steadfast in its people-first philosophy – inspiring students to discover passions, build resilience and grow into compassionate leaders ready to shape the future.