Headquarters:
Buderim
Year founded:
1979
Number of employees:
250
Phone:
07 5477 3444
Email:
ilc@immanuel.qld.edu.au
Website:
immanuel.qld.edu.au
LinkedIn:
au.linkedin.com/school/immanuellutherancollegebuderim
Eloise Beveridge
Principal
Kylie Lamb
Head of Business Operations
Nick Cheyne
Head of Secondary School
Leadership
Eloise Beveridge is a values-driven leader who is passionate about creating a school community where every student feels empowered, accepted and deeply known. With 25 years of experience in Lutheran education across three states, she leads with compassion, clarity and grace. Beveridge is committed to nurturing a culture where faith, care and inclusivity are lived out each day. Whether she is leading teams, supporting families or walking alongside students, she meets people where they are. For Beveridge, education is more than a profession; it is a calling grounded in love, service and purpose.
Principal
Eloise Beveridge
Kylie Lamb joined Immanuel in 2023 and plays a key role in strengthening the college’s financial sustainability, overseeing operations and supporting long-term strategic planning. She brings deep experience from the Queensland local government sector, most recently as director of organisational services at Mackay Regional Council. Lamb holds a Bachelor of Business (Accounting), is a Certified Practising Accountant and a qualified Justice of the Peace. She is also an active member of CPA Australia and the Association of School Business Administrators and is passionate about building strong, future-focused schools.
Head of Business Operations
Kylie Lamb
Nick Cheyne leads Immanuel’s Secondary School with a clear purpose: to make school engaging, meaningful and full of possibility. With experience as a teacher, head of department and school leader, he is passionate about building strong teams, fostering a culture of professional pride and helping students think big and grow with confidence. He values authentic relationships and believes in the power of education to shape lives. Grounded in his Christian faith, Cheyne works closely with staff and students to create a place where people feel inspired, supported and proud of who they are becoming.
Head of Secondary School
Nick Cheyne
Jodi Hayat
Head of Primary School
Jodie Hayat leads Immanuel’s Primary School with warmth, experience and a deep belief in the importance of childhood. With over 20 years in education, she is passionate about helping every child feel seen, safe and supported to grow with confidence. Hayat holds a Bachelor of Education and a Master of Learning Innovation and brings a thoughtful, future-focused approach to learning and leadership. She also chairs the Immanuel Early Learning Centre Advisory Committee, working closely with families and educators to build strong, positive foundations that support each child’s learning journey.
Head of Primary School
Jodi Hayat
Rob Fuller
Head of School (10-12)
Rob Fuller commenced as head of school (Years 10–12) in 2024. He joined Kingswood College from Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School, where he was director of curriculum. He is a passionate teacher of politics, history and English and has held roles such as year level coordinator and curriculum leader across the middle and senior years. He is deeply committed to supporting students through their VCE journey and enhancing teacher practice. At Kingswood, Fuller has introduced improved subject selection processes, reimagined the Student Representative Council and strengthened student-centred initiatives that promote resilience, character and meaningful real-world learning experiences.
Head of School (10-12)
Rob Fuller
Tina Flyger
Head of People and Culture
Matthew Westwood-Hill
Chief Information Security Officer
Kathy Pallasis
Manager, Human Resources
Pam Chhabra
Manager – Residential Strata
Tina Flyger commenced as head of people and culture in 2024. With over 15 years of human resources experience, she believes people are the cornerstone of any organisation. She takes a collaborative approach, working closely with executives, managers and teams to shape and deliver effective strategy. She is a dynamic, approachable and highly experienced people and culture leader, with a background spanning both schools and industry. Flyger’s expertise is key to nurturing staff and students, strengthening relationships, and fostering a positive, forward-looking culture that supports the continued growth and success of the Kingswood College community.
Head of People and Culture
Tina Flyger
Matthew Westwood-Hill is a seasoned cyber security leader with over 20 years’ experience in digital forensics, incident response and information security. He has led teams at SBS, CyberCX, and Ernst & Young, managing major incidents and aligning security strategies with business goals.
Westwood-Hill is known for his innovative, risk-reducing solutions and clear communication with executives and regulators. He drives awareness, compliance and resilience through training, policy and strategic planning. A frequent speaker and media contributor, he holds advanced qualifications in cyber security and digital forensics and is a recognised expert witness committed to continuous learning and emerging threat readiness.
Chief Information Security Officer
Matthew Westwood-Hill
Kathy Pallasis, manager, human resources at Frontier Software, leads HR strategy and operations from Melbourne. She oversees policy development, employee relations, and internal communications, working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
Pallasis is known for her clear, responsive communication and collaborative approach. She manages employee records, supports strategic planning and coordinates workplace logistics. With experience in enterprise software, payroll systems and governance, Pallasis is a trusted resource for internal stakeholders.
She holds a humanities degree, is a member of AHRI, and actively contributes to continuous improvement and inclusive workplace practices through policy and operational leadership.
Manager, Human Resources
Kathy Pallasis
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
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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.
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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.
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Stephen McMillan
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Immanuel Lutheran College is a school where people matter and every student is known by name.
The college has built a culture in which strong relationships and bold ideas sit side by side, grounded in the belief that when students feel safe, supported and appropriately challenged, they can do extraordinary things.
This ethos shapes not only how students learn but also how the entire community works together.
At Immanuel, innovation is a core part of teaching and learning. From Primary through to Year 12, students engage with technologies such as:
drones
VR
3D design
Robotics
spatial computing
The college’s dual-device model and purpose-built Innovation Hub give learners the flexibility and space to create, collaborate and problem-solve in authentic contexts, and at peak times has over 150 students in the space.
Leadership has been central to this progress, combining innovation with strong relationships and pastoral care. Principal Eloise Beveridge keeps student wellbeing, academic rigour and values at the centre of every decision, empowering staff to be creative and confident.
Director of innovation and technology, Austin Telford, has driven the systems and infrastructure that make Immanuel’s ambition practical. Under his guidance, the college has built Immanuel Intelligence – a private, in-house AI platform designed specifically for the school.
Developed as a strategic priority, the platform gives staff a secure, centralised tool that can automate administrative tasks, generate learning insights and help identify students who may need support. It can structure documents, build tables and streamline workflows. Data collation jobs that once took days can now be completed in under a minute, freeing teachers and operational staff to focus on what matters most: connecting with students and improving learning. Rather than replacing relationships, AI is used to protect and deepen them by reducing noise and repetition in staff workloads.
Behind the scenes, innovation at Immanuel is highly collaborative. The technology and innovation team leads many initiatives, but staff from across the college are encouraged to share ideas, trial new approaches and give feedback. Some projects begin as small pilots and grow; others, like Immanuel Intelligence, are developed in-house in response to clearly identified needs.
External expertise is brought in where it adds value, as seen in work with Paul Hamilton on early coding and robotics in primary years. Importantly, the college also recognises the power of innovating in school operations, using technology to support HR, administration and curriculum support teams in ways that are often overlooked in the sector.
For families, students and future staff, Immanuel offers warmth, clarity and purpose. The campus feels safe, welcoming and alive with possibility, underpinned by a commitment to professional learning, staff wellbeing and student voice.
In the future, the college plans to:
further develop Immanuel Intelligence
deepen student involvement in co-designing digital solutions and ethical technology use
At Immanuel Lutheran College, innovation is not a trend – it is an intentional, human-centred way of preparing young people for what lies ahead of them.
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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Learning is at the heart of the Kingswood experience. The school’s comprehensive Careers Program plays a vital role in supporting students’ personal growth and guiding them through their educational journey and beyond. Kingswood College is committed to developing confident, courageous and resilient individuals who are well-prepared to thrive in an ever-changing world. A rich co-curricular offering including sport, the arts, clubs and innovative experiences encourages students to discover and pursue their passions.
Set on a picturesque 20-acre campus that blends heritage architecture with modern facilities, Kingswood College is a vibrant, rigorous learning environment. Its passionate staff and active alumni community are a testament to the school’s enduring legacy and ongoing commitment to excellence.
