VINE - Committee

Our Committee

President - Rob Flavell

Robert (Rob) Flavell is the President of VINE and Director of Digital Transformation at Loreto Toorak. He is a passionate leader with more than 25 years’ experience combining education and systems thinking principles to achieve innovative outcomes.

In his role as President of VINE he passionately advocates for those supporting and empowering the use of technology in education. His day job at Loreto Toorak extends beyond technology use and seeks to critically evaluate and implement change on both the education and business sides of the school. He has a particular passion for systems and processes which reduce the logistics of education and ensure students and teachers focus on learning.

Vice President - Diana Murase

Diana is proud to be an inaugural member of the VINE Committee and the Head of Strategy and Transformation at Scotch College. Diana is passionate about building connections that help individuals, schools and most importantly education. She has a background in management and teaching, having moved from Vocation Education to the Independent sector around 14years ago. She has been enjoying the daily challenges her role in innovating and change management in a K-12 school ever since.

When not at school, Diana enjoys sharing good food and wine with family and friends.

Vice President - Treasurer/Secretary - Ashley Voigt

Ashley has worked in education for 17 years, having previously worked in Corporate IT at PwC. He is currently the ICT Manager at Mazenod College, having worked at two independent schools previously, he is driven by a passion for education and seeing technology used to enhance education rather than technology for technology's sake.

His focus is on top notch support to the college while seeing teachers and students empowered to use technology in their teaching and learning. As well as this he is hands on in delivering and managing technology, the implementation and management of hardware and software, and getting the most of my team to enact the desired outcomes for the college.

Committee Member and Chair of Strategy and Learning Sub-Committee - Josh Lyon

An expert in his field, Josh specialises in strategic leadership that enables organisations to reach their goals. He is passionate about equipping people to be their best through the purposeful use of technology.

As the Director of Technology Services at Trinity Grammar School, Kew, he oversees the strategic implementation of ICT services and initiatives, catering to the school’s operational, educational, and business needs.

Josh is a founding Committee Member of the Victorian ICT Network for Education and a former Executive of the Consortium of Educational Technology.

His professional recognition includes Fellow of the Institute of Managers and Leaders, Member & Certified Professional with the Australian Computer Society, and Member of the Australian Information Security Association.

Committee Member and Chair of Data Sub-Committee - Brett Graham

In 2006, Brett took on the role of Head of Technology and Innovation at Flinders Christian Community College - a two campus K-12 College with around 1600 students.

Previously running a Computer Consultancy and Software Development business for over 20 years, he now enjoys working alongside fantastic educators at Flinders, pursuing excellence in technology-supported learning.

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Committee Member and Chair of Security Sub-Committee - Brenton Harty

Brenton Harty is the Director of ICT and Privacy Officer at Presbyterian Ladies’ College. He has worked for close to 40 years in Education and ICT, although he is younger than he first appears. Brenton has worked as a Teacher, eLearning Manager, ICT manager, and Senior Digital Transformation leader in the Victorian Education Department and several independent schools. He has also worked as the National Operations Manager for an EdTech division of the Copyright Agency.

His fundamental interests are in achieving the maximum potential from ICT across all aspects of Teaching and Learning and school operations. He has presented at the state and national levels on ICT Governance and, particularly, ICT Strategy. He has provided ICT Governance consultancy to several Victoria and New South Wales schools.

He holds a Master of Business ICT and is a recipient of the Vice Chancellors Award for Academic Excellence in 2015. He is also disarmingly humble.

Committee Member and Chair of Tech Ops Sub-Committee - James Poulos

James has worked in education for over 25 years, both as a teacher of Maths and Computing and as an IT Manager. He is currently the ICT Manager at Crest Education which comprises of Hillcrest and Rivercrest Christian Colleges.

James sees great value in knowledge sharing between schools and being able to access support and advice of colleagues. He has been involved with the network since 2009 and has served on the committee since its inception.

Outside of work, James enjoys soccer, golf, spending time with his family, and playing guitar in the band at his church.

Committee Member and Chair Teaching and Learning Sub-Committee - Matt Heinrich

As Director of Learning Technologies and ICT at St Michael’s Grammar School, Matt enables teams and projects with the growth mindset, complex skillset and agile toolset essential to embrace technologies within and beyond the School. Focused on leading change founded on trust and managed with integrity, Matt is passionate about supporting all within a learning community to create a future that impactfully contributes to the world around them.

Matt has been recognised as both an Apple Distinguished Educator and Microsoft Innovator Educator Expert and acknowledged by ACEL with a Certificate of Excellence in Educational Leadership. He holds a Master of Education (Information Technologies) with distinction and a Certificate in School Management and Leadership (CSML).

Committee Member and Vice Chair of Teaching and Learning Sub-Committee

Carolyn Slattery is the Director of ICT at Overnewton Anglican Community College. With over 30 years of experience in education, Carolyn has made significant contributions across five diverse schools in both the Catholic and Independent sectors. Her extensive background encompasses leadership in teaching, digital learning, and IT operational and strategic management. She holds a Master of Information Technology Leadership from Deakin University.

Carolyn is deeply passionate about integrating technology into education, focusing on technology-enhanced learning and teaching, project management, and strategic planning. This passion enables her to effectively merge her operational expertise with a deep understanding of educational needs, driving successful transformations supported by robust IT infrastructure with the end goal of enriched student outcomes. She has successfully led and managed numerous large-scale organisational change IT projects.

Recently retired from her role as a writer for VCE textbooks at Cambridge University Press, where she co-authored 14 books, Carolyn now enjoys her free time traveling and exploring new places.

Committee Member and Vice Chair of Strategy and Leadership Sub-Committee - Lyndon Calway

With more than 16 years' experience working in IT across various industries, Lyndon currently serves as the Head of ICT at Chairo Christian School. He has played a key role in steering the school’s technology landscape for over a decade. His passion for education is matched by his expertise in strategic planning, team management, and business and systems analysis. These skills have allowed him to lead and inspire teams to achieve the school’s technological and business goals, enhancing the overall teaching and learning experience.

Lyndon is excited to join the VINE committee after being a community member for many years.

Committee Member and Vice Chair of Security Sub-Committee - Kunal Sharma

Kunal has been the IT Manager since 2012 at Kilvington Grammar School and worked in this industry for almost 11 years. Prior to that, he obtained a Masters degree in Information Technology specialising in computer networks from La Trobe University.

I have a keen interest in AI and ML technologies and passionate about use of these technologies and believe that they will become more meaningful and a reliable way of making decisions in future.

Committee Member and Vice Chair of Data Sub-Committee - Jane Harford

Jane is Director of ICT at Melbourne Girls Grammar School and has had a career in IT for over 20 years, with a focus on Education for the past 10.

Jane has a passion for delivering solutions that create value and improve the experience for staff, students and parents in Schools.

Jane has been a long standing member of the VINE community and is excited to join the committee this year. She is looking forward to actively contributing to the community.

Committee Member - David Micallef

David has lead the technology direction at Bialik College for over 21 years. Prior to joining Bialik College, David was running his own IT Consultancy whilst studying at University. David has a wide range of skills varying from C level advising on technology solutions to meet business outcomes, to the other end being highly technical hands on with design, engineering and implementation. David is very passionate about all areas in Technology some key areas to name a few Cyber Security, Perimeter (Access Control & CCTV), Networking, Virtualisation and Vendor Negotiation.

Committee Member - David Ball

David Ball is the ICT Operations Manager at Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School. David has an IT career that spans over 25 years, including 15 year working in technical and technical sales roles for IBM. David joined the VINE committee in 2019, as he felt that he had received so much valuable insight from the organisation and its members while finding his feet in the Education space, that he felt he should give back to the community that gives so much of itself freely.

Outside of IT, David is a keen snow skier, rower and surfer.

Committee Member - Lachlan Gilbert

Lachlan is the IT Manager for Melbourne High School.

Lachlan has worked in IT for both primary and secondary schools as a technician since 2014 as a member of the Technical Support to School Program (TSSP). This program provides technical support to all government schools in Victoria.

In that time Lachlan has worked as a Systems Administrator, Radio Producer, AV technician, Endpoint Specialist, and Project Manager for several complex projects .

Lachlan brings a strong customer focus to the table and believes that technology should be accessible to all, regardless of skill level or technical prowess.

When not at work, you’ll find Lachlan behind the wheel on the racetrack or out in nature exploring.

Committee Member - Brad Muller

Brad is currently serving as the ICT Manager at Newhaven College Philip Island, spearheading their commitment to seamlessly integrate cutting-edge learning technology while fostering a healthy, sustainable environment for students and staff.

With over 15 years of experience in Information Technology, including a tenure at a Managed Service Provider (MSP), Brad has cultivated expertise in a myriad of domains.

Proficiency shines in Networking, Wireless Technology, Applications, Hosted Desktops, Mobile Device Management (MDM), and adept Project Management.

Throughout Brad's career, he has traversed diverse sectors, including education, healthcare, and government, enriching his understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within each realm.

Committee Member - Adam Ryan

Adam Ryan is the Capital Works, Infrastructure, and ICT Manager at Ballarat Clarendon College, a K-12 institution with two campuses and approximately 1950 students. As the fifth oldest private school in Victoria, Clarendon has a rich history of providing high-quality education.

With over 18 years of dedicated service at Clarendon, Adam’s journey began in the Notebook Support Team. Over time, he transitioned into the roles of ICT Manager and Capital Works and Infrastructure Manager. His unique dual role allows him to deeply understand both the intricacies of commercial building processes and the integration of technology infrastructure. Adam’s expertise extends to project management and strategic planning, ensuring seamless coordination between physical facilities and ICT systems.

As a valued member of the senior leadership team, Adam fosters a culture of commitment and determination. He actively encourages his team members to embrace leadership roles and contribute to the success at Clarendon.

Beyond the campus, Adam coaches junior basketball, cheers on his kids during their sporting events, spends quality time with his family, catches up with friends, and indulges in his passion for driving his 1967 EH Holden Wagon.

Data Sub-Committee Member - Surain Gamage

Surain is currently serving as a Database Administrator and Analyst at Kilvington Grammar School.

With over 25 years of experience in education, He has gained extensive expertise in Learning Management Systems (LMS), Student Information Systems (SIS), Database Administration, and Systems Integration.

His tenure as a former IT teacher adds another layer of depth to his role, enhancing his ability to effectively support and implement technology solutions in educational settings.

As we embark on this journey together, He is eager to collaborate with each of you to further VINE's mission of ‘share, learn & grow’ with fellow committee members in making a meaningful impact and continuing to uplift and support our community.

Teaching and Learning Sub-Committee Member - Faizul Zakaria

Faizul is the Director of ICT at Haileybury. He has been working in the IT close to 30 years in various fields and industries. Faizul started his career in Singapore American School as a technician and has come full circle in leading an IT department of his own at Haileybury.

Faizul has worked in industries such as gaming, IT service providers and consultancy services. He has a passion for cyber security, architecture, culture building and governance. Besides the ridiculous hours that Faizul works he does enjoy riding his motorcycles when he can to destress and does volunteer work with Australian Volunteers International where he has helped and mentored other IT departments, the most recent being the Solomon Islands Government and University IT Departments.