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Finding exceptional
executive and leadership talent.

Providing exceptional
Experiences in education.

For over 20 years ANZUK Education has had the privilege of providing exceptional experiences in education. We understand that ensuring the representation and alignment of your values, community, and brand is crucial in finding your next leader.

31 +
Offices Globally
200 +
Years of combined Executive team’s experience in education
350 +
Relationships with Independent and Catholic schools across Australia

Our Difference

Our executive search process brings together talent, leadership, knowledge and networks to provide you with the right leaders. We work with the best existing and emerging talent, providing career mentoring and enhancing leadership capacity across the education sector.

A Collaborative Approach

Our active and collaborative approach, combined with our expertise in driving highly effective search processes, ensures you can be confident in engaging us to source and find alignment with key leadership talent.

We understand the complexity of such an appointment and through working with you, will be able to source leaders who meet key stakeholder expectations who align with your culture.

Education leaders framework

Based on the key competencies of AITSL principal and leadership standards, our framework is a unique tool designed to identify the multiple dimensions of a senior or executive level educator.

Our Networks

Our strong connections with educators in Australia and internationally allow us to guide their career development. These active and passive talents are education’s current and future leaders.

Our Partners

“It’s a privilege to recommend anzuk executive. James and his team have worked on a number of different projects with Brighton Grammar recently and have excelled in all aspects of the recruitment process.”

Ross Featherston

Headmaster, Brighton Grammar School

Meet the team

Our Leadership

Our Executive team consists of highly experienced recruitment specialists who have held senior leadership positions at Independent schools and in the corporate sectors, both in Australia and abroad.

James Mundy, MAICD

James Mundy, MAICD

National Head of Executive

James Mundy, MAICD

National Head of Executive

James has led over 100 leadership and executive search appointments 22 years teaching and leading in the Independent school sector, including Head of Middle School at Caulfield Grammar School

Kate Deane

Kate Deane

Senior Executive Recruitment Consultant

Kate Deane

Senior Executive Recruitment Consultant

Kate is a qualified educator with over 16 years industry experience. Kate has led faculty and leadership searches in both the international and domestic school sector.

Brendan Fraser, GAICD

Brendan Fraser, GAICD

Senior Executive Recruitment Consultant

Brendan Fraser, GAICD

Senior Executive Recruitment Consultant

Brendan has led over 50 leadership and executive search appointments 27 years of service in education in Australia and abroad, including roles of Acting Director of Xavier College, Burke Hall and Head of Junior School at Caulfield Grammar

Meg Hansen, MAICD

Meg Hansen, MAICD

Senior Executive Consultant

Meg Hansen, MAICD

Senior Executive Consultant

Principal – Westbourne Grammar School (2010-2021)
Principal – Lauriston Girls’ School (2000-2009)

Over 40 years experience in educational leadership, including 21 years as Principal Board Member of Ecumenical Schools Australia 2010-2021, including a period as Chair Chair AHISA Victoria and Board Member National AHISA 2019-2021 Current Board Member Invergowrie Foundation and Former Board Member of Victoria University

Phil De Young, OAM

Phil De Young, OAM

Senior Executive Consultant

Phil De Young, OAM

Senior Executive Consultant

Headmaster – Trinity Grammar (June 2018–2019)
Principal – Carey Baptist Grammar School (2002–2010)

31-year career in education culminated as Principal of Carey Baptist Grammar School Seconded by Board of Trinity Grammar in June 2018 to lead its school as Headmaster Since 2012, Phil has consulted to a number Boards on leadership, governance and compliance

Nigel Fairbairn, MAICD

Nigel Fairbairn, MAICD

Senior Executive Consultant

Nigel Fairbairn, MAICD

Senior Executive Consultant

Principal – Blackheath & Thornburgh College (2012-2019)
Principal – Sunshine Coast Grammar School (2005-2011)
Principal – St Andrew’s College, New Zealand (2002 -2004)
Principal – Scots PGC College (1995-2001)

During his 39-year career, Nigel was a Principal for nearly 25 years, culminating in a very successful time at Blackheath & Thornburgh College, retiring at the end of 2019 Over 26 years of Board experience, Nigel is the current Chair of a NFP, along with Grace College UQ, and sits on two education Boards

Simon Withers

Simon Withers

New South Wales State Manager & Executive Consultant

Simon Withers

New South Wales State Manager & Executive Consultant

Holding a Bachelor of Health and Physical Education, Simon has taught in Northern NSW and London, then moved into education recruitment In eight years, he has grown this state-wide team and made a significant impact on a large number of leadership and executive appointments

Craig Kerr

Craig Kerr

Queensland State Manager & Executive Consultant

Craig Kerr

Queensland State Manager & Executive Consultant

Craig is an experienced, outcome-oriented leader bringing a wealth of expertise gained from leading education recruitment teams in both Australia and abroad over the past ten years Craig is committed to quality and is passionate about supporting educators at all levels to reach their career goals

Mitch Jones

Mitch Jones

Senior Research and Recruitment Leader/ Regional Manager

Mitch Jones

Senior Research and Recruitment Leader/ Regional Manager

With over a decade of experience in teaching & education recruitment, Mitch joined anzuk Education in 2018 to support regional & rural schools. Mitch holds a Bachelor of Education (Sydney Uni) and Master of Education. Mitch has led the search and appointment process for over ten Principal appointments in regional NSW

Annie Hooper

Annie Hooper

Senior Research and Recruitment Leader - Metro NSW

Annie Hooper

Senior Research and Recruitment Leader - Metro NSW

Annie holds a Bachelor of Education(Primary) and Masters in Education (TESOL) and has taught in Wollongong, Brunei and London Joining anzuk Education in 2018, Annie has over a decade of experience in education both as a teacher and recruitment consultant, supporting educators and schools

Rob Evans

Rob Evans

Senior Research and Recruitment Leader/ Regional Manager

Rob Evans

Senior Research and Recruitment Leader/ Regional Manager

Rob is an experienced mathematics teacher from the UK and since arriving in Australia in 2013 has spent the last ten years working at anzuk Education. Rob has led teams and his outstanding research and recruitment skills have enabled him to support the unique and varied needs of a vast array of schools and educators

Vaishali Sudan

Vaishali Sudan

Executive and Leadership Marketing Coordinator

Vaishali Sudan

Executive and Leadership Marketing Coordinator

Vaishali holds a Bachelor of Commerce with a Major in Marketing and has been part of the anzuk team since 2023.

Since joining Vaishali has assisted our Executive and Leadership team in over 40 appointments, working to create a bespoke marketing plan for each schools needs

Meet the team
Current Roles

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Director of Business

The Springfield Anglican College

Applications are warmly invited for the position of Director of Business at The Springfield Anglican College (TSAC). This is an outstanding opportunity for a commercially astute, values-aligned executive to lead the College’s strategic business operations. The successful candidate will be a collaborative and experienced professional, committed to delivering strong outcomes across finance, ICT, capital works, and resource management.

Head of Middle School

Braemar College, Mt Macedon, Victoria

Are you a forward-thinking, innovative, and inspirational middle years leader with a drive to inspire academic excellence and build a strong sense of community? Braemar College, an independent, co-educational, ecumenical school located in Victoria’s Mt Macedon, is seeking an experienced and dynamic educational leader to take on the role of Head of Middle School at their newly developed Woodend Campus, which provides modern facilities and opportunities for our students.

Principal

St. Joseph's Primary School, Leeton, NSW

Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga is seeking an innovative and faith-filled Catholic leader for the role of Principal, St. Joseph’s Primary School, Leeton.

CEO & Executive Principal

Moreton Bay College & Moreton Bay Boys' College

ANZUK Executive invite applications for the position of CEO and Executive Principal at Moreton Bay College (MBC) and Moreton Bay Boys' College (MBBC). This is an exciting opportunity to lead Two distinguished Colleges and One Community, with a rich history and a strong commitment to excellence.

Director of Business

Head of Middle School

Principal

CEO & Executive Principal

Appointments

Building genuine relationships and fostering long-term partnerships with Boards and Executive teams is something we highly value. These unique partnerships highlight our understanding of each educational environment and their community.

It is a priviledge to work in education and we never underestimate the importance of helping shape our future generations. Some of our most recent search appointments are announced below.

Justin McCarney

Principal

St John's College, Dubbo

Peter Walker

Principal

Grace College

Charles Hertzog

Principal

The River Nile

Smriti Mediratta

Head of Science

Newington College

Myles Carrick

Cheif Information Officer

Knox Grammar School

Monica Watts

Head of Learning Enhancement

Ascham School

Kylie Chacon

Principal

Mater Dei Primary School

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