Melinda Davis

Melinda Davis is a Senior Lecturer at Swinburne University of Technology, with previous experience as a Clinical Specialist and Tutor at the University of Melbourne, where responsibilities included lecturing in Educational Leadership and mentoring final-year Teacher Candidates. As Deputy Principal at The Knox School, leadership encompassed operational oversight from early education to Year 12, child safety compliance, and external relationship management. Davis served as Head of Teaching and Learning at Xavier College from 2008 to 2021, focusing on academic leadership, curriculum reform, and the development of professional learning programs. Additional significant roles include Chief Assessor for Media at the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority, Head Writer for the Australian Curriculum in Media Arts, and senior academic positions at various educational institutions. Educational qualifications include a Doctor of Education in progress at the University of Melbourne and a certification from Harvard Business School’s Principal’s Leadership Academy.