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This is the podcast for Aspiring, Middle and Senior Leaders in Education. Each week we dive into a topic to talk leadership, strategy, culture and the business of K-12 education to define what success looks like in an educational setting in the 2020's and beyond. Our mission for the podcast is to create the best free professional learning on the internet for school leaders. Hosted by Mat Irving an... more

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In this episode Mat and Luke Chat with Dr Julie Harris about here experience as Principal at Carmel School - A Jewish School in the Northern Suburbs of Perth.

Today’s guest is Mina Dunstan, Head of School at the Australian International School Hong Kong.

Mina has spent much of her career leading schools in Hong Kong, having previously held leadership roles in Australia before making the move into internat... more

In this conversation we talk about some of the challenges of middle leadership with Ash Abdou - Head of Mathematics at Somerset College.

This was recorded in mid 2025 - so its one that got lost in the vault!

In this episode we chat with David Scanlan who spent 5 years as the Director of People and Culture at St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls in Perth.

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Recent Guests

Dr. Julie Harris
Former Principal at Carmel School, Perth; now AISWA consultant
AISWA
Episode: E130| Dr Julie Harris - Former Principal at Carmel School, Current Consultant at AISWA
Mina Dunstan
Head of School, Australian International School Hong Kong
Australian International School Hong Kong
Episode: E129 | Mina Dunstan - Principal of Australian International School, Hong Kong
Ash Abdou
Head of Mathematics at Somerset College
Somerset College
Episode: E128| Middle Leadership with Ash Abdou, Head of Mathematics - Somerset College
David Scanlan
Lawyer and Practice Lead at Mapian Law
Mapian Law
Episode: E127| HR Challenges in Schools with David Scanlan - Mapien Law
Stuart Meade
Former principal and current school council member with extensive leadership experience in Western Australian and Queensland schools
Former Hale School, Cranbrook, Flinders Anglican College; Council member at St Hilda's Anglican School
Episode: E|126 Stuart Meade - Former Principal, Current School Council Member
Justin Garrick
Principal at Canberra Grammar School
Canberra Grammar School
Episode: E125 | Justin Garrick - Head of School, Canberra Grammar School
Frances Booth
Principal of Korowa Anglican Girls' School
Korowa Anglican Girls' School
Episode: E123| Frances Booth, Principal of Korowa Anglican Girls' School
Danielle Wruck
Director of Business and Operations at St Hilda's School
St Hilda's School
Episode: E122 | From Corporate Boardrooms to School Corridors with Danielle Wruck, Dir of Business at St Hilda's School - Gold Coast
Belinda Wall
Founding director of Brand Amplified
Brand Amplified
Episode: E121 | Understanding School Brands with Belinda Wall - Director Brand Amplified

Hosts

Luke Callier
Host with Ed Leaders Australia; long-standing voice in school leadership discussions.
Matthew Irving
Co-host with Ed Leaders Australia; focuses on leadership strategy and organizational culture.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • Too many principals

    Ed Leaders Australia is an excellent podcast with insightful conversations about leadership but it needs to feature more Heads of Department and other middle leaders. While principals provide valuable perspectives, middle leaders are the people leading curriculum, supporting teachers, and driving improvement initiatives within schools.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    B Calhoon
    Australia4 months ago
  • Important conversations

    This show is contributing some very important conversations to the educational landscape. Keep up the great work guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Des Pilkington
    Australia4 years ago
  • Leadership listening must!!!!

    Thanks Mat and Luke for bringing us such though provoking ideas. In particular, your conversation with Peter Hutton no longer allows us to sit back and watch the current education system dictate to our current, and future student body. Great work guys.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brayden J Stone
    Australia4 years ago

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E129 | Mina Dunstan - Principal of Australian International School, Hong Kong
Q: What surprised you in your first years as head of school?
Mina notes becoming more Australian in Hong Kong than she expected, the evolving role of the head of school with strong executive leadership, and learning to delegate more while maintaining presence and accountability.
E129 | Mina Dunstan - Principal of Australian International School, Hong Kong
Q: How do you maintain Australian identity in an international school setting?
She emphasizes authentic engagement with local Chinese culture, intercultural understanding, and being true to Australian roots while embracing the global diaspora of families, with routines like cultural events and language immersion reinforcing identity.
E|126 Stuart Meade - Former Principal, Current School Council Member
Q: What advice would you give aspiring principals about building an executive team?
Focus on complementary skills, ongoing succession planning, and ensuring alignment with the school's strategy, not just filling roles, while also keeping a channel for informal trust and feedback with the board.
E|126 Stuart Meade - Former Principal, Current School Council Member
Q: Stuart, what are the three biggest impact things you look back on and are really proud of?
He highlights the house system reform, building an effective executive team, and shaping a culture of listening and collaboration as three major, lasting impacts.
118 | Strategic Insight with Stuart Robinson - Director of Morningtide
Q: How can schools improve their engagement with staff in the strategic planning process?
By involving staff in the conversation and ensuring they have a voice in shaping the strategy, thus creating a sense of ownership.

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What is EdLeaders Australia about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on leadership, strategy, culture, and the business of K-12 education, with a focus on practical, actionable guidance for aspiring, middle, and senior school leaders. Episodes frequently explore middle leadership, governance, curriculum shift, and the balance between operational demands and long-term vision, often through guest perspectives from senior principals, HR and legal experts, branding specialists, and operations leaders in education. A standout trait is its willingness to translate corporate and legal know-how into school contexts, plus a strong emphasis on authentic leadership, culture change, and sustainable school improvement. Listeners can expect concrete playbooks, real-world stories, and actionable takeaways... more

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