Melbourne Grammar School is a Company Limited by Guarantee, with a School Council responsible for matters of finance and governance.
Demonstrating a broad range of interests, talents and experience, the School Council is responsible for guiding and monitoring the School on behalf of the members of the School (the Association), and is subject to election by the Association. The Association is made up of representatives of key School constituencies including the Old Melburnians, the Melbourne Grammar School Foundation, the Friends of Grammar and the Anglican Church. While not a member of School Council, the Headmaster attends Council meetings in a consultative capacity.
Members of Council
| President | Bishop Genieve Blackwell (Acting Administrator of the Melbourne Anglican Diocese) |
| Archbishop’s Alternate | The Reverend Dr Alexander Ross |
| Chairman | Mr Andrew Michelmore AO |
| Deputy Chair | Mr Ian Ward-Ambler |
| Members | Mr Lorenzo Bresciani |
| Ms Natalie A Charles | |
| Mr Don Grant | |
| Ms Jane Poole | |
| Mr Geoff Russell | |
| Mr Peter Southwell | |
| Prof Julian Smith |
Sub Committees
| Sub Committee | Chair |
| Buildings and Grounds | Mr Peter Southwell |
| Community Relations | Mr Lorenzo Bresciani |
| Finance and Audit | Mr Don Grant |
| Investment Management | Mr Ian Ward-Ambler |
| Nominations | Mr Andrew Michelmore AO |
| Risk Management | Prof Julian A Smith |
The Headmaster Philip Grutzner or his delegate and the Director of Business and Finance, Damian Ferguson, attend School Council and sub committee meetings on an ex officio (non voting) basis.
School Council and School Council Sub Committee Membership
The School Council applies a skills-based selection process for committees which is overseen by the Nominations Committee. The Nominations Committee screens potential candidates for their diversity of professional and interpersonal skills and experience and understanding of governance (versus management or operational) and makes recommendations to the School Council on membership.
This means the School can attract many highly able Council and Council sub committee members, who voluntarily offer their time and expertise for the betterment of the School. There continues to be a robust and respectful relationship between the Headmaster and School Management and School Council. These factors have supported the School over many decades to achieve exceptional and sustained educational outcomes, along with strong governance; financial, and fiduciary responsibility and strategic positioning.
There are more potential candidates than positions available and committee membership is typically the first step towards consideration for School Council. If you would like to lodge an expression of interest, please contact Damian Ferguson [email protected]. The nomination process is handled with strict professionalism and confidentiality.