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Community

Our Learning Community

Principal

Simon Haber

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Assistant Principals

Teaching & Learning/Disability Inclusion

Angela Roberts

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The Assistant Principal Teaching & Learning oversees the development of the learning programs at Brinbeal Secondary College. Supporting staff to grow as educators and provide an engaging learning to our students. They work with the Disability Inclusion team to make our College inclusive for all students.

Engagement & Wellbeing

Justine Radford

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The Assistant Principal Engagement & Wellbeing promotes engagement within the school community and develops student connectedness to the College. Working with College staff to provide a safe and supportive environment and overseeing the Wellbeing Team to ensure our students have access to the support they need.

Learning & Wellbeing

Melissa Talevski

The Assistant Principal Learning & Wellbeing promotes engagement within the school community and develops student connectedness to the College. They work closely with the Student Engagement Leaders to promote high expectations throughout the College.

Administration

Business Manager

Monique Richards

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The Business Manager’s role is to undertake tasks that impact on the whole school, including Finance, Human Resources, General Administration, Manage School Resources and Support School Council. The Business Manager is able to support families that may be having financial difficulties.

Leading Teachers

School Engagement Leader

Year 7

Chris Vella-Van Kassel

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School Engagement Leader

Year 8

Madhavie Amarasinghe

School Engagement Leader

Year 9

Andrew Pizaro

Student Engagement Leaders play an essential role in promoting the College Values within the school community. They work with staff to ensure College expectations are being met and work closely with families to provide the best outcomes for students.

Learning Specialists

Disability Inclusion

Janelle Lugg

Disability Inclusion

Rebecca Armitage

Staff Induction & Mentoring

Kim Genge

Learning Specialist work directly with our staff to build capacity within teaching, learning and inclusive practices. They provide mentoring and coaching to staff to support the development of high expectations within the College community.

Wellbeing & Allied Health Team

Wellbeing Leader

Jasneev Bhatia

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The Wellbeing Leader oversees the College’s wellbeing team, providing support to staff and students and promoting wellbeing within the College community. They offer individual support to students and develop whole school wellbeing initiatives.

Psychologist

Matthew Cartwright

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The College Psychologist supports students with individual therapy at school, along with psychological and educational assessment. They offer focused psychological strategies for a range of common challenges faced by adolescents.

Occupational Therapist

Aisling Jordan

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The Occupational Therapist supports our students with the activities they need to succeed in everyday life. They work with individual students or small groups and provide professional development to our staff to allow them to cater to the needs of our students.

Speech Pathologist

Charmaine Pope

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The Speech Pathologist supports our students with communication issues. They work with individual students or small groups to help them improve their ability to communicate. The Speech Pathologist also supports our staff to provide adjustments and cater to the needs of students with communication issues.

Teaching

Brinbeal Secondary College has a team of enthusiastic and dynamic teachers who are committed to providing engaging and inclusive learning for our students. Our staff participate in regular professional development and collaborate together to ensure our students learning needs are met. In 2026, Brinbeal Secondary College has over 70 teaching staff employed across the domains – English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Health & Physical Education, Digital Technology, Materials Technology, Performing Arts and Visual Arts.

Education Support

Education Support staff form the backbone of any school. They provide support to staff and students in all aspects of the College operations. Brinbeal Secondary College has employed Education Support staff in the following roles:

  • Reception/Administration

  • Wellbeing & Allied Health

  • Classroom Integration Aides

  • Literacy & Numeracy Intervention

  • Resource Centre

  • Information Technology

  • Science Laboratory Technician

  • Technology and Arts Support

Brinbeal Secondary College

Brinbeal Secondary College acknowledge the Bunurong people, the Traditional Owners of the land on which we learn, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.