Phil Collins
Branch Executive Member
Phil Collins currently serves as the Director of Career Development within the Educational Leadership, Culture, and Care Division at the Northern Territory Department of Education. In this role, he oversees the system-wide approach to employee career pathways, leadership development, and the Remote Aboriginal Teacher Education Program.
Over his 19-year career in education, Phil has demonstrated leadership across various settings, including both independent and government sectors. He has worked in primary, secondary, and district high schools, spanning remote, rural, and metropolitan teaching services. Throughout his journey, Phil has held diverse roles such as Principal, Associate Principal, Deputy Principal, Head of Boarding, and Director of Student Wellbeing, Leadership, and Service. Phil has contributed his expertise as Principal Consultant for the Department of Education in Western Australia, Senior Consultant for Growth Coaching International, and State Manager for the CareerTrackers Indigenous Internship Program. His experience encompasses pastoral care, student and staff wellbeing, academic enhancement, system leadership, culture transformation, career development, and Aboriginal education. Phil has actively served on numerous school boards and committees and currently holds the position of Director on the SEDA College (NT) Board.
Phil's educational qualifications include a Master of Educational Leadership, a Graduate Diploma in Education, a Graduate Certificate in Education (Student Engagement), and a Bachelor of Science degree. Additionally, he is in the process of completing his Doctor of Education (Leadership and Wellbeing). Phil is deeply passionate about nurturing leadership at all levels within organisations and views the work of ACEL as vital within the ever changing landscape of education.