Geoff Hirst Read more about Geoff Hirst Board member since 14 July 2020Committee ResponsibilitiesAudit, Risk and FinanceQualificationsB. Com (Accounting and Economics), GAICD, CIA, CCSA, PMIIAExperienceGeoff Hirst is a Director of Aurecon, specialising in infrastructure, sustainable design, and ESG. An authentic executive leader with 25 years of professional finance, audit, and risk advisory experience. Geoff also has extensive global experience, particularly in the Education sector and professional services industry, with two Big-4 consulting firms, and as the Managing Director and Market Leader for Protiviti. With expertise in business risk advisory, implementing complex governance programs and change, differentiated value, and business resilience, Geoff has provided assurance and risk advisory outcomes on a variety of risk-based transactions, including, business performance, joint ventures, major projects, divestments, and acquisitions. He has also had executive leadership roles within industries including Queensland Health, major infrastructure development, and transport.
Dr Megan Gibson Read more about Dr Megan Gibson Board member since 19 May 2016Committee ResponsibilitiesEarly Years and Innovation (Chair)QualificationsPhD, MEd, BEd (EC), DipT (EC) ExperienceAn Associate Professor in the School of Early Childhood at Queensland University of Technology, Dr Megan Gibson is also a respected researcher in her field. Her background as an early childhood educator with experience in teaching and leadership positions, culminated in her role as Director of an industry-leading childcare centre in Brisbane. Her award-winning doctoral research examined the professional identities of early childhood educators. This work combined with her extensive professional experience have laid the foundations for her ongoing interest in the early childhood workforce, leadership, professionalism and sustainability. In her current role at QUT, Megan is responsible for teacher education units on leadership, professionalism and health and wellbeing.
Scott Carpenter Read more about Scott Carpenter Board member since 26 June 2019Committee Responsibilities QualificationsM.Business Process Management, Prince 2 Practitioner, GAICD, Cert. IV TAEExperienceScott Carpenter works to bridge the gap between technology and business and improve organisational performance by aligning IT solutions to business needs. He applies appropriate best practice methodologies, frameworks and models coupled with technology solutions to achieve long term business objectives. Scott strongly believes in the ability of education to positively change someone’s life and to support young people to achieve.
Kindy with extended hours fee template (Optional) - 5 days fortnight, 2 days week Read more about Kindy with extended hours fee template (Optional) - 5 days fortnight, 2 days week Enrolment Fee: The enrolment fee is a one-off, non-refundable fee payable when you confirm your child’s enrolment. Some families may be exempt from paying the enrolment fee.Child Care Subsidy: The Australian Government helps eligible families with the cost of childcare via the Child Care Subsidy (CCS). For more information, please visit Services Australia. If you are eligible for CCS, your daily fee will be reduced by your eligible CCS rate. Please email us for a quote.Queensland Kindergarten Funding: The Queensland Government also provides funding for eligible-aged children (children turning 4 by 30 June, in the year they attend a kindy program), attending a centre delivering a government-approved kindergarten program. If eligible, you could receive up to 15 hours of Free Kindy per week for 40 weeks.At this centre, the daily fee for the extended hours and holiday programs are optional. Free Kindy is applied during the 4 school terms. The subsidy does not apply to the extended hours portion of the day or during the holiday program. Eligible families can continue to claim CCS for these times.Please visit our Kindergarten Fees page for more information.
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