The School Advisory Council is made up of five members drawn from both the School and wider community and the Principal who is a non-voting member.

The Sunshine Coat Grammar School Advisory Council is a sub-committee of the PMSA Board and is an advisory body that informs, advises, and supports the Principal, CEO and PMSA Board.

The School Principal reports to the PMSA CEO and is responsible for the daily operations of the school.

A call for expressions of interest will be advertised for vacancies of all positions on the School Advisory Council.

Each School Council’s Charter outlines the School Advisory Council’s objectives, responsibilities, and governance framework as well as their relationship to the PMSA.

The current Sunshine Coast Grammar School Advisory Council members are:

Mr Bruce Swan (Acting Chairperson)
BBus, ICAA, Registered Company Auditor, Registered Tax Agent

Bruce Swan has more than 30 years’ experience as a Chartered Accountant, both in Queensland and overseas.

He has a wealth of experience in the practice area of audit, particularly through his work with not-for-profit and charity organisations, companies, and body corporates on the Sunshine Coast.

In addition, Bruce has worked with a number of small and medium sized businesses, providing business advisory guidance.

Key current and previous appointments and roles include:

• Member – Sunshine Coast Grammar School Advisory Council (appointed 2017)
• Partner – BDO
• Registered Company Auditor
• Registered Tax Agent
• Member – Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand

Dr Christine Murphy

Dr Christine Murphy is an expert in leadership, governance and culture who holds a Doctorate in Business Administration and a Masters of Business from the RMIT University, Melbourne.

As a CEO, an award winning lecturer and facilitator Chris has a range of experience leading   teams and functions. Throughout her career, Chris has advised both individuals and businesses in the state and federal public sector, education industry, not-for-profit environment and advising major multinationals and ASX listed companies.    After more than 20 years in senior management and CEO roles across retail, hospitality, labour market and health. Mid-career Chris decided to formalise her experience by completing a Masters degree in business followed by a Doctorate in Business Administration focusing her research on board leadership and governance. She has been appointed by government to many State and national boards.

Chris focused her passion, energy and knowledge on providing a niche leadership and coaching consultancy  whilst also sharing her knowledge as a senior lecturer and visiting professor with Executive MBA students across several Australian and Asia Pacific universities winning  awards as the most Inspiring Lecturer for RMIT’s  Faculty of Business and Law for two consecutive  years.   Chris’ formal qualifications have recently been enhanced by a certificate in Adaptive Leadership studies from Harvard University  and gaining an  advanced executive coaching certificate.

Samantha Shanahan

LLB (Hons), BBehavSc (Psych)

Sam is the General Counsel of Ramsay Health Care Australia and leads the Australian Legal Team, together with overseeing the clinical legal portfolio including clinical incident management and medical malpractice claims.  She is an experienced solicitor with over 20 years’ experience working in the law in both private practice and in house roles.

Sam has broad experience in the effective operation of risk and governance frameworks and has a particular interest in health law.  Sam holds a Bachelors Degree in Law and Legal Practice (Honours) and a Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology).

Sam was appointed as a Board Director and Member of the Finance, Audit and Risk Management Committee of Cancer Council Queensland in January 2023.

Sam is passionate about volunteer work and seeks opportunities to use her professional experience to drive continuous improvement and service excellence to support the needs of the community.

Key current and previous appointments, awards and qualifications include:

• Member – Sunshine Coast Grammar School Advisory
  Council
• Board Member – Cancer Council Queensland
• Member – Finance, Audit and Risk Management Committee (Cancer Council Queensland)
• General Counsel – Ramsay Health Care Australia

Non- Committee Members

Mrs Anna Owen, Principal
BSc., MSc., Post Grad Dip (Ed) MAICD, MACEL

Ms Lyn Stokes, Business Manager
BA, MCom, CPA, GradDip App Corp Gov, FGIA

Ms Margaret Berry, PMSA Chair
BA, MSc, Med (Leadership) GAICD

Mr Shane Coppin
BAppSc, GradDip (Civil Engineering), GAICD, FIML

All PMSA schools play an important role in educating and guiding young people with values for life. Founded on strong Christian values – respect, integrity, care, collaboration and excellence – Sunshine Coast Grammar School and other PMSA schools share these collective values. The four schools work collaboratively to share their knowledge and expertise to enhance the educational experience across all schools.

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