College Board

Mr Grant Botha is an experienced and qualified Finance Professional (CPA), Chartered Management Accountant (CIMA), Financial Analyst (CFI), MBA, and Forestry Science professional (BSc.) with 20+ years of experience in the resources and other industries, working for industry leaders such as New Forests, BHP Mount Gibson Iron Ore, Mondi Forests and the AFI. His working experience and knowledge come from working in Australia, Malaysia, Laos, and South Africa.

Mr Ashbee Robinson B.App Sc. (Physio), Grad Di S. Physio, Grad Cert Pub. Sect. Mgt (Flinders) was the inaugural Maranatha Christian College Board Chairman (1985-1990).  As a long-term RBC Board Member and Chair, Ashbee has had oversight of the change from Maranatha Christian College to South Coast Baptist College and is a keen observer to the development and progress of the College.

Warren Hodges brings over 30 years of senior management experience, with a strong background in financial stewardship, governance, and operational leadership within the education sector. Before joining South Coast Baptist College, Warren served as Director of Finance and Operations at St Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls and Kennedy Baptist College, where he provided strategic financial oversight and led diverse operational teams.

Holding a Master of Business Administration from the University of Western Australia, Warren is a Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. His expertise in budgeting, risk management, and project leadership has contributed to successfully completing multimillion-dollar infrastructure projects and enhancing school operations.

Warren is passionate about fostering high-performance teams and ensuring financial sustainability in alignment with the school’s mission and values. His leadership style emphasises collaboration, strategic planning, and continuous improvement to support the growth and development of the College community.

Pastor Galambosi was Chair of the SCBC Board for over 10 years. Up until 2022, he was also leading Rockingham Baptist Church as their Senior Pastor for 15 years. He has extensive governance and leadership experience within the scope of the church, the Baptist Union WA, Vose Seminary and he was a Board member of Tabor Bible College.

Pastor Christine Velebir MA (Pastoral Ministry), Post Grad. Cert. (Business), B.A. Cert IV TAE, is currently the Senior Pastor at Rockingham Baptist Church. She has over 20 years of experience in Management and Leadership roles both within the Church and Vocational Education and Training Environments. As the previous CEO of Mount Pleasant Baptist College, she was successful in gaining RTO status for the College and has experience in the areas of compliance, policy and procedure and OHS.

Mrs Jenny Currin joined the College Board to offer Human Resources expertise. Jenny has over 16 years’ experience working in the independent education sector. In Jenny’s capacity as Human Resources Manager, she led and managed all functions within the Human Resources/Payroll Department. In addition, Jenny was part of the Business Enterprise Team, responsible for driving the College’s Strategic Plan. Jenny and her husband, Neil, are active members of Rockingham Baptist Church.

Mr Francois du Plessis has over 30 years international experience in Business Management, Consulting, Maintenance, Facilities Maintenance and Project Management. In addition, he has vast experience as a Company Director for Corporate Governance, Finance and Insurance.

Dr Susanna Conradie is the dedicated Dean of Education and coordinator of the Master of Education (Coursework) and Graduate Certificate of Education programs at Sheridan Institute of Higher Education. With an unwavering commitment to educational advancement, she is currently spearheading the development of a pioneering Master of Teaching (Secondary) program. Known for her influential role, Dr Conradie frequently engages with esteemed heads of education sectors, deans of education, school leaders, and teachers. She fervently advocates for evidence-based approaches and research-informed strategies that empower students to optimize their learning and unlock their full potential. A registered member of TRBWA, she also brings valuable experience from serving on an Independent School Board.