The ºÚÁÏÍø Board is currently made up of 9 members who are responsible for the overall strategic direction of the school. The Board’s major responsibilities include oversight of the School’s Mission and Values, Master Plan and Strategic Plan.
The Board also has responsibilities with regard to financial oversight of the school, especially in relation to the fee structure and the expansion of school buildings and facilities.
The composition of the Board is broad with a range of professional skills represented by its members.
Ms Fleur Jackson is the Board Chair, bringing a wealth of legal expertise and experience to the ºÚÁÏÍø Board. Playing a key Board leadership role in the governance oversight and guidance to the School, Fleur’s connection to Girton runs deep, as both of her children attend the School and she is a former student herself.
With a BA LLB degree and a GAICD, Fleur is a Law Institute of Victoria Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law. She currently holds the position of Senior Practice Leader Work and Road Claims Victoria at Slater & Gordon Lawyers. Fleur is also a non-executive director of CVGT and is CVGT Committee Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee. Fleur is also a committee member on the Workers’ Compensation Committee, Law Institute Victoria.
Fleur’s decision to join the Girton Board was motivated by a desire to give back to the community and contribute to the ongoing success of the School.
Elizabeth is the Deputy Chair, joining the ºÚÁÏÍø Board in April 2023, and is a member of the Risk and Compliance and Campus Development Committees.
Elizabeth is an engineer with postgraduate qualifications in management and boasts extensive experience across both private and public infrastructure sectors.  Her expertise spans strategic planning, design, operation and asset management. Elizabeth holds the positions of Commercial Manager at Grainlogic, commencing the role in 2023. In this role she provides leadership in governance, risk management and strategy implementation.
As a Girton parent, Elizabeth maintains a strong connection to the school and its cornerstone values of People, Character and Learning.
Elizabeth’s decision to join the Girton Board was driven by her motivation to contribute to the execution of the Strategic Plan and to drive an outstanding future for the school and its community.
Mr Jarrah O’Shea
BSc, PostGradDip Economics, Certified Practising Accountant
Jarrah O’Shea has been a Board Director of ºÚÁÏÍø since 2021. He is Treasurer / Chair of the Finance & Investment Committee as well as a member of the Governance & Nominations Committee.
Jarrah is an Associate at the national consulting firm RMCG, where he advises clients on water markets, corporate governance, economics, energy and pricing. He was formerly the executive of strategy, economics and data science with Coliban Water.
As an economist by trade, Jarrah understands the value of evidence-based decision making. Combined with a CPA, Jarrah seeks to ensure Board decisions are both financially sound and in the best interests of the school’s students.
Jarrah is a parent of current students, and when not busy at RMCG or ºÚÁÏÍø, he can be found at Epsom Soccer Club volunteering, coaching or attending committee meetings.
Mr Raphael Krelle is a Board Director of ºÚÁÏÍø, serving as Chair of the Campus Development Committee. He is a town planner with qualifications in business and has worked in various private and local government roles across Victoria. Raph operates a town planning consulting business in Bendigo, where he has gained extensive experience in planning and development in rural and regional areas. Through his work, he has developed a strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing regional communities, and he is committed to leveraging this expertise to support the School’s mission and objectives.
Raph’s motivation for joining the ºÚÁÏÍø Board was driven by his desire to contribute to the School’s future and help shape its ongoing success. He has a deep appreciation for the outstanding education that Girton provides to its students and believes that it plays a critical role in shaping the future of the community. Raph is particularly excited about the opportunity to contribute to the School’s Master Plan process and work with the School’s executive leadership team to shape future changes and improvements.
Mr Jeremi Moule
Bachelor of Arts, GAICD
Mr Jeremi Moule was appointed to the ºÚÁÏÍø Board in June 2023, serving as Chair of the Governance and Nominations Committee. As a Girton parent, Jeremi is Secretary for the Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet. He brings a wealth of experience in governance and project management from his extensive career in executive positions within the public service.
Mr Broughton Snell MBBS(Hons) BSc(Hons) FRACS(Plast.), GAICD
Mr Broughton Snell was appointed to the ºÚÁÏÍø Board in November 2019. He is also Chair of the Risk and Compliance Committee.
Broughton is a fully qualified specialist plastic surgeon, having completed his Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in plastic and reconstructive surgery. In addition to his clinical skills, Broughton has been an active academic surgeon with a special interest in adult facial trauma.
Broughton attended Girton as a Senior School student and currently has children at Girton.
Broughton has expressed his admiration for ºÚÁÏÍø, emphasising its remarkable journey since the School’s revival in 1993. Broughton decided to join the Board recognising that Girton is poised for yet another phase of growth and transition, and values working alongside other dedicated Girtonians to govern the School and fortify the Girton Community.
Mr Andrew Hosking is a qualified Chartered Accountant with over two decades of experience in financial management and analysis. As a member of the Girton Board, Andrew is a member of the Finance & Investment Committee (immediate past committee chair), and a member of the Governance and Nominations Committee.
With a passion for Bendigo, Andrew believes that access to quality education is essential for the city’s growth and prosperity, which Girton can provide by attracting and retaining some of the best educators in Bendigo.
Andrew’s financial background and experience can assist ºÚÁÏÍø in achieving its goals by making meaningful contributions to the financial management of the School, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively to achieve the School’s objectives. Andrew is currently Head of Finance/CFO at the Portable Long Service Authority in Bendigo, where he oversees all aspects of financial management.
Mr David Jemmett is the immediate past Board Chair, a position he held from November 2018 to December 2023. With a degree in Agricultural Science, an executive MBA, and as a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors he has over 20 years of professional experience in commodities trading, business, agriculture, strategy and governance. Currently, David is “GM – Grain Processing and Storage” at Ahrens, an engineering, construction, rural infrastructure and mining company based in South Australia.
David has been a Girton Board member since 2017, drawn by his passion for community involvement and volunteerism. As a father of two Girton students, he was eager to contribute his diverse skill set and experience to the Board. His primary motivation was to help shape the School’s strategic direction, governance, and financial management. As a  member of various Board sub-committees, David has been instrumental in providing unique perspectives and insights to support the School’s mission of providing high-quality education to its students.
Professor Pamela Snow, PhD re-joined the Girton Board in October 2023, after completing an initial Board appointment in the early 2000s when her daughters were students at Girton Grammar. She is now a proud Girton grandparent. Pamela also serves on the Risk and Compliance Committee.
Pamela is a Professor of Cognitive Psychology in the School of Education at La Trobe University and Co-Director of the Science of Language and Reading (SOLAR) Lab at La Trobe. She is both a speech-language pathologist and registered psychologist and her work concerns teacher pre-service and postgraduate education, as well as research on cognitive psychology and reading instruction. As an education academic, she is abreast of national and international trends in teacher preparation and ongoing professional learning, particularly on reading instruction and also on student wellbeing.
Pamela is pleased to be back on the Board to support the work of Girton Grammar as an inclusive and ambitious school that contributes to the social and human capital of the Bendigo community.
The Board is assisted and supported with the discharge of its statutory and good governance duties and responsibilities by a Company Secretary.
Mr Eddie Gibbons is the School’s Company Secretary appointed in November 2021.
Eddie’s professional career has spanned operational and strategic governance advisory, corporate services and executive roles within the government sector, public agencies and the for-purpose sector.
A deep understanding and insights into the educational environment of independent schools is gained from experiences as alumni presidency, school council/board membership (including sub-committee chair) as well as stakeholder or company membership roles.
These qualifications and experience are complemented by commercial and entrepreneurial acumen demonstrated in the founding and ownership of various Victorian regionally-based SMEs.