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“My strongest professional quality is my ability to build trust and long-term relationships, whether with clients, colleagues, or stakeholders”
Danny Ibrahim,
KeyRate Mortgage
Justin Pembroke is more than just an educator – he’s a mentor who brings energy and vision to every classroom. With a deep passion for emerging technologies and innovation, he is dedicated to making learning hands-on, meaningful and fun. He has been instrumental in designing and leading robotics and STEM programs that ignite curiosity and creativity, empowering students to achieve technical excellence. Through initiatives like the FIRST Programs, he inspires students to think critically, work together and tackle real-world engineering problems with confidence.
Students and colleagues alike appreciate Justin’s clear communication and his calm, encouraging presence. He creates supportive learning environments where everyone feels valued and where both personal growth and team success are celebrated. Whether he’s guiding students through intricate mechanical designs or helping them build resilience during competitions, Justin’s leadership is a blend of structure, empathy and high expectations. Outside the classroom, he actively fosters a culture of innovation, showing students that technology is not just a tool but a pathway to creative problem-solving and self-expression. With his unique mix of technical expertise and educational vision, Justin continues to inspire young minds to explore, experiment and believe in what’s possible.
372 Mons Road, Forest Glen, Qld
07 5445 4444
jpembroke@scgs.qld.edu.au
linkedin.com/in/justin-p-12aa57152
scgs.qld.edu.au
Justin Pembroke
Head of Digital Innovation Sunshine Coast Grammar School
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“I’ve always believed that if you love what you do, you’ll never settle, and that attitude has guided every decision I’ve made”
Danny Ibrahim,
KeyRate Mortgage
2015–2021
2022–2023
2024
Present
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STEM and Digital Pedagogies Coach at Chancellor State College
2015–2021
2022–2023: STEM and Digital Pedagogies Coach at Baringa State Primary School
2023: Peter Doherty STEM Teacher of the Year; TE’s Hot List
2022–2023
TE’s Hot List
2024
Head of Digital Innovation at Sunshine Coast Grammar School since 2024
TE’s Hot List
Present
2025 Australian Principal of the Year
2025 NEiTA Leadership Award recipient
The Educator’s Most Influential Educator
The Educator’s Hot List
Present
Assistant Vice President and Senior Broker at MJ Hall & Company since 2018
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Sept 2021
Feb 2022
Apr 2022
Jul 2022
Aug
2022
Suncorp Bank introduces Solar Home Bonus offer for customers who are choosing renewable energy for their homes
Sept 2021
Month-on-month market share growth commences
Feb 2022
Suncorp Bank wins the Canstar award for most outstanding value in investment loans
Apr 2022
Suncorp Bank wins Money Magazine’s Bank of the Year and Business Bank of the Year awards for the fifth year in a row
Jul 2022
Suncorp Bank’s turnaround times are the lowest they have ever been. The lender becomes Australia’s first certified carbon neutral bank for both its operation and transaction services
Aug 2022
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