Our People

David commenced as the 12th Headmaster of Prince Alfred College in 2022, coming from Newington College (GPS R-12 boys’ school) in Sydney where he was the Deputy Headmaster and Head of the Senior (7-12) Campus. Prior to Newington, David was Head of Senior School at St Leonard’s College in Melbourne and was a Boarding Housemaster for six years at Geelong Grammar’s Corio Campus and Head of Student Welfare for three years at the Timbertop Campus. David has taught Biology in the International Baccalaureate and the VCE and more recently taught Philosophy and Ethics as well as Senior Science at Newington.

David attends all Council meetings as well as the Infrastructure Committee meetings and the Finance and Audit Committee meetings.

David is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds a B.Ed and a M.Ed as well as a Graduate Diploma in Business Management. He is married to Sofie who is a medical doctor, and they have a son currently attending PAC and a younger daughter.

Greg joined Prince Alfred College in 2021 in the role of Deputy Headmaster and Head of Secondary School. Over the course of his career, he has enjoyed a variety of leadership roles in Independent Schools in South Australia including Assistant Principal at St George College, Head of Middle School at Walford Anglican School for Girls and Deputy Principal at Pulteney Grammar School.

In his role of Deputy Headmaster and Head of Secondary School, Greg has leadership responsibilities for the overall operations and pastoral programs of the Secondary School (7 – _12), as well the College Boarding House and Outdoor Education facilities. Greg attends all Council meetings as well as Risk and Compliance meetings.

Greg holds a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) through Flinders University and a Graduate Certificate in Business Management (Grad.Cert.Mgmt) through the Australian Institute of Business. Recently appointed to the Board of the Childhood Cancer Association, Greg brings his leadership acumen and passion for making a difference beyond the realm of education.

Greg and his wife Lisa have three children, with their son Sebastian recently graduating from the College in 2023.

Jon joined the College 2024 as Deputy Headmaster / Head of Preparatory School. His career in primary education spans over 20 years and has seen him teach in a variety of schools in England and Australia.

Jon has the strategic direction of the Preparatory School which includes teaching and learning, enrolments, student wellbeing, teacher development, as well as the daily operations on the school. Jon also holds an Executive role which is responsible for the strategic improvement of the College. He is passionate about primary education and strongly believes that it is important to create environments where students, and teachers, feel supported to take risks and challenge their status quo.

Jon holds a BA(Hons) Primary Education, a Post Graduate Diploma in Education focussed in Teaching & Learning, as well as a Masters in Educational Leadership. Outside of PAC, Jon likes to cycle and races in Cycling Australia and Australian Masters events.

Sarah joined the College in 2024 as an experienced Director of Admissions with responsibility for enrolments from ELC to Year 12. Her career has spanned a variety of roles & management across education, the not-for-profit creative & performing arts, retail and travel sectors and most recently farming.

Sarah believes that the Admissions department of a school is the office of ‘first impressions” and delivering exceptional customer experience throughout the enrolment process is crucial. As a mother of three boys and a girl she has firsthand experience and a passion for ensuring that prospective families see the value in a school community and educational environment like PAC.

As a member of the College Executive she has strategic oversight over the Admissions processes and supporting families as they make the decision to begin their son’s journey with us at PAC.

Sarah holds qualifications in Business Administration, and Admissions Management.

Liza joined the College in 2023 as Director of Marketing and Community Engagement. Her marketing career, spanning more than 25 years, has seen her hold executive roles across media, hospitality and tourism businesses in Australia and New Zealand.

Liza has accountability for strategic marketing of the College - which includes all internal and external communications, social media, public relations, community engagement and events. Liza is passionate about boys’ education, our PAC community, and the journey our boys take from their first day at the College to long after they have left.

Liza holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) from Deakin University and outside of PAC, is a Director of AFL, New Zealand.

Martin joined the College as a History teacher and has had roles as Academic Leader - Humanities, Head of Year, and IB Diploma Coordinator before becoming Director of Teaching and Learning in 2022.

Martin is responsible for teaching and learning at the College from Reception to Year 12. This includes oversight of academic curriculum, assessment and reporting, and teaching pedagogy. Martin is passionate about high impact, research-based teaching methodologies and knowledge-rich curriculum which inspire boys to find their passion, fulfil their potential and be globally minded.

Martin holds a Bachelor of Arts – History from the University of Adelaide, Honours in History from Deakin University and completed his PGCE at the University of Exeter (UK).

Troy joined the College, in 2008, as a Physical Education teacher. An educator with over 25 years’ experience, he quickly assumed key leadership roles across academic, pastoral and co-curricular including Academic Leader, Year Level Coordinator, Director of Football and 1^st XVIII coach, as well as teaching to Year 12.

In 2014, Troy became our first Director of Co-Curricular Activities, a role which was elevated to the College Executive in 2016.

Troy has executive responsibility for all co-curricular programs and people, which includes sports (including athletic development), music, drama, tours and exchanges. He is also our RED Centre Manager, with accountability for its day-to-day operations.

Troy is a strong believer and advocate for the ‘student experience’, beyond the classroom, as a distinct element of an ‘education at Princes’.

Troy completed his Bachelor of Education (Secondary Physical Education) at University of South Australia and is a life member of SAAS. Outside of his roles at Princes, Troy has worked in elite sports both as a coach and in roles of talent identification.

Elizabeth is responsible for the oversight of the human resources function. She brings HR and organisational development experience gained in various sectors over 25 years to the College, and brings a people-centric lens to all conversations. As the Director of Human Resources, Elizabeth leads a team who oversee all elements of the employee lifecycle – providing advice and support in all aspects of leading and managing teams in both teaching and operational roles.

Elizabeth holds qualifications in Psychology and Social Science, is accredited in a range of leadership assessment and personality instruments, is a graduate of the Governor’s Leadership Foundation Program and has attended the AICD Company Directors Course.

Elizabeth is married with two adult children and has many familial connections with the College.

Steve joined the College in 2010 as Director of Corporate Services. With a career in Finance, spanning more than 35 years, he has held senior and executive roles across a number of diverse industries including construction, manufacturing and banking in both Australia and England.

Steve has accountability for Finance, Information Systems Technology, Property Services, Major Projects, Catering, and Risk and Compliance. Steve is also responsible for the College Shop and some of our trading activities. Steve is passionate about the education sector and values the connection PAC has with the community.

Steve holds a Masters in Business Administration from Adelaide University.