Headquarters:
389 Nepean Highway, Mount Martha, Vic 3934
Year founded:
2007
Number of employees:
More than 140
Phone:
03 5970 1100
Email:
info@balcombegrammar.vic.edu.au
Website:
balcombegrammar.vic.edu.au
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/company/7145685
“We put our customers at the centre of our business, responding to brokers in a proactive and timely manner and working with the customer to understand their unique risk profile and tailor appropriate solutions”
Erica Kofie, QBE
Ross Patterson
Principal
Matthew Boundy
Deputy Principal – Primary
Natalie Kurelja
Head of Faith and Wellbeing (F–12)
Leadership
A passionate and caring leader, Ross Patterson, during his five-year tenure at Balcombe Grammar School, has delivered significant improvements in academic performance, pastoral care programs, enrolment growth, policy and risk management and staff engagement and wellbeing. He has also worked closely with the leadership team and wider community on infrastructure and strategic planning. Patterson has a strong affinity for Balcombe Grammar’s vision, purpose and values, as well as a close alignment with the key objectives within its strategic plan. His experience in and commitment to educating primary and secondary students in a co-educational setting has helped the school navigate the challenges of recent times and of a rapidly changing world successfully.
Principal
Ross Patterson
Matthew Boundy is a passionate, future-focused educational leader with over 20 years of experience working in suburban and regional settings. Currently fulfilling the role of deputy principal – primary at Balcombe Grammar School, he leads a thriving and engaging learning environment where the focus is on developing the whole child through excellent wellbeing, academic and cocurricular programs. Together with his therapy dog, Maurice, he helps create a welcoming and supportive primary school where the school’s values of compassion, curiosity and optimism are evident the moment you walk through the school gates.
Deputy Principal – Primary
Matthew Boundy
Natalie Kurelja is an experienced educator with nearly 25 years of teaching across government and independent schools. With a background in human resources and training, she prioritises child safety and effective policies. Currently the head of faith and wellbeing at Balcombe Grammar School, Kurelja is dedicated to promoting authentic connections, holistic learning and healthy social and emotional wellbeing for both staff and students. Her role spans across primary and secondary schools, where she advocates for evidence-based wellbeing programs and contemporary curriculum. Kurelja places a strong emphasis on pastoral care and positive relationships, utilising restorative practices to empower students to learn and grow. She also brings expertise as a circle-time practitioner, promoting school values and enhancing the social, spiritual and emotional development of students. Kurelja remains dedicated to staying informed about current wellbeing practices and trends, encouraging a positive, safe and nurturing educational experience for all.
Head of Faith and Wellbeing (F–12)
Natalie Kurelja
“We put our customers at the centre of our business, responding to brokers in a proactive and timely manner and working with the customer to understand their unique risk profile and tailor appropriate solutions”
Erica Kofie, QBE
“We continue to see cyber as a key opportunity and will be further developing customer-centric solutions across various geographies and segments in line with our growth aspirations”
Erica Kofie, QBE
Leadership
“We continue to see cyber as a key opportunity and will be further developing customer-centric solutions across various geographies and segments in line with our growth aspirations”
Erica Kofie, QBE
“We put our customers at the centre of our business, responding to brokers in a proactive and timely manner and working with the customer to understand their unique risk profile and tailor appropriate solutions”
Erica Kofie, QBE
Leadership
Celia Mara
Head of Teaching and Learning (F–12)
With a rich history spanning three decades in education, domestically and internationally, in both the Catholic and independent sectors, Celia Mara is honoured to be part of a 5-star innovative school award-winning team. Currently serving as the head of teaching and learning at Balcombe Grammar, she drives innovation through the development of authentic learning initiatives such as “Journeys,” QUEST and STRIVE, aligning transferrable skills across Years 7–9. Mara’s unwavering commitment to the principles of lifelong learning and equity creates an inclusive environment where students become curious, compassionate and responsible global citizens. She exemplifies adaptive leadership, working with teams to guide and inspire educational transformation efforts that align seamlessly across the school’s F–12 community.
Head of Teaching and Learning (F–12)
Celia Mara
Lyndal Runge
Deputy Principal – Secondary
With extensive experience spanning both the Catholic and independent education sectors across Australia, Lyndal Runge is proud to contribute her expertise to an award-winning, 5-staff Innovative School team. In her role as deputy principal – secondary at Balcombe Grammar, she works to empower the school’s staff to cultivate adaptability and innovation across all aspects of secondary school. Runge is dedicated to enhancing the capabilities of both educators and students, eagerly taking on the task of leading innovation in alignment with the school’s strategic vision. Her passion for the future of education shines through as she strives to create an educational environment that encourages all community members to embrace the excitement and challenges of tomorrow.
Deputy Principal – Secondary
Lyndal Runge
Located south of Melbourne on the Mornington Peninsula, Balcombe Grammar School is more than just an educational institution; it is a values-based community that nurtures students to become future-focused individuals. The school has a growing reputation for its commitment to academic excellence, holistic growth and preparing students for the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
At the heart of Balcombe Grammar’s approach lies a set of core values that guide every aspect of the school’s operations. The values of compassion, confidence, curiosity, inclusion, optimism and respect are woven into the fabric of the school community, fostering an environment where students learn from their interactions and experiences both in and out of the classroom.
The school’s future-focused outlook, as highlighted in its strategic plan – 2020 and beyond, equips students with the skills and mindset needed to navigate an ever-evolving world. Through innovative teaching methodologies, technology integration and forward-thinking programs such as Year 7 Journeys and Year 9 STRIVE, Balcombe Grammar ensures that students are not only passive learners but also active participants in shaping their own education.
Balcombe Grammar stands as a beacon of values-based education and future-focused learning. It is a place where students are nurtured to be not only academically proficient but also socially responsible and forward-thinking individuals, poised to make meaningful contributions to society.
“We continue to see cyber as a key opportunity and will be further developing customer-centric solutions across various geographies and segments in line with our growth aspirations”
Erica Kofie, QBE
Kylie Quinlivan
General Counsel and Company Secretary
Keith Schlosser
Global Chief Information Officer
Dan Draper
Group Chief Underwriting Officer
Simon Williams
Chief Strategy & Distribution Officer, Arch Insurance International
and Active Underwriter, Syndicate 1955
Kylie Quinlivan is general counsel and company secretary of hipages Group and a member of the executive team. This is her second role as general counsel of an ASX-listed company. Quinlivan is a top-tier trained corporate lawyer with over 17 years of experience in public and private M&A/transactional work, fundraising, and corporate governance. She is commercially oriented, curious, and with a demonstrated ability to understand complex matters quickly and communicate simply. Quinlivan is excited by hipages’ growth potential, its entrepreneurial spirit and conviction for creating a unique culture. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce/Laws (Honours) and a Master of Laws from the University of Sydney.
General Counsel and Company Secretary
Kylie Quinlivan
Keith Schlosser is global chief information officer at AXIS Capital, where he leads the company’s global information technology and data strategy. He is also responsible for driving change throughout the organisation by delivering high-quality, future-oriented IT services in line with AXIS Capital’s business strategy. Schlosser has more than 30 years of insurance industry experience, spanning roles in information technology, business solutions, marketing and sales. Prior to AXIS, he served as chief information officer for Chubb’s Overseas General Insurance division, where he spearheaded a number of growth, innovation, digital and change initiatives. Before that, he served as CIO at The Travelers Companies international division. Schlosser was also a vice president for marketing technology and web communications at AIG.
Global Chief Information Officer
Keith Schlosser
Dan Draper was appointed group chief underwriting officer in September 2022. He had previously served for more than two years as group head of underwriting at AXIS. Prior to that, he had been group chief risk and actuarial officer at VIBE. Before joining VIBE, Draper spent eight years with AXIS, holding a number of leadership roles that included group chief actuary, chief risk analytics officer, and insurance segment chief risk officer. Before that, he held managerial positions at the Financial Services Authority, XL Capital, and EY.
Group Chief Underwriting Officer
Dan Draper
Kimi leads the Estate Planning and Wealth Protection team and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She understands the complex and delicate nature of family estate planning, the technical requirements around probate and estate administration, and the importance of preserving wealth for future generations. Her advice is accurate, commercial, strategic and tailored to each situation.
Partner
Kimi Shah
Kimi leads the Estate Planning and Wealth Protection team and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She understands the complex and delicate nature of family estate planning, the technical requirements around probate and estate administration, and the importance of preserving wealth for future generations. Her advice is accurate, commercial, strategic and tailored to each situation.
Partner
Kimi Shah
Kimi leads the Estate Planning and Wealth Protection team and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She understands the complex and delicate nature of family estate planning, the technical requirements around probate and estate administration, and the importance of preserving wealth for future generations. Her advice is accurate, commercial, strategic and tailored to each situation.
Partner
Kimi Shah
“Despite the challenging claims environment, QBE’s coverage and risk appetite have remained consistent. Brokers and customers know and understand our risk appetite and the cover we offer, providing them with certainty for the future,” says Erica Kofie, head of cyber proposition. “We put our customers at the centre of our business, responding to brokers in a proactive and timely manner and working with the customer to understand their unique risk profile and tailor appropriate solutions.”
Kofie adds, “Through 2022, QBE successfully delivered significant growth in the cyber sector, reflecting the depth and strength of our team. We continue to see cyber as a key opportunity and will be further developing customer-centric solutions across various geographies and segments in line with our growth aspirations.”
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