Life at HCC
Our Staff
At Heathdale, our Staff are exceptional educators, leaders and professional employees who are part of a culture which pursues excellence and a deep commitment in serving God through their work.
Led by the Senior Leadership Team, we have over 300 suitably qualified Teaching and General Staff across both campuses, all with an active Christian faith background. This enables our purpose to be achieved through everyday interactions, sifted through balanced Biblical conversations.
Our Teaching Staff are qualified educators who are passionate about helping each child find his or her God-given gifts and talents through nurturing curiosity and developing the skills required for deep learning. As students journey from Kindergarten through to Year 12, the staff encourage them to be wise and discerning in all aspects of their education. This nurturing guidance develops an attitude of excellence that is reflected by our students working to achieve their very best. Our teachers strive to demonstrate a love of God through their daily lives beyond the classroom.
Our General Staff are committed to providing an atmosphere of excellence to our College through their professional giftings and talents, enabling our teachers to focus on our unique distinctive of Christian Education to develop our students academic, spiritual, physical and emotional learning.
To be true to our College’s purpose and vision, all staff have active Christian faith and are provided with support to ensure that as a staff member they devotedly express their faith in everything they do. Staff members meet each morning for devotions and prayer, with prayer being focused on the activities of the day and the needs of students and other community members.
As a College, we value our staff members for who they are as individuals made in God's image, as well as the incredible effort and work that they sow into Heathdale.
Ross Grace
Executive Principal
Iain Belot
Principal – Melton
Yvonne Harvey
Principal of Primary – Werribee
Deborah Letcher
Principal of Secondary – Werribee
Graeme Hallett
Director of Learning & Teaching
Kris McClelland
Director of Student Wellbeing
Andrew Ballesty
Director of Business Services
Executive Principal
Ross is an experienced educator with over 25 years of experience within Christian School Leadership.“I count it as an honour to have the opportunity to speak into young lives. Helping students to know they are deeply loved by Jesus Christ and providing the right educational experiences for them to discern their God-given gifts and abilities is a privilege.”
Principal – Melton
Following the start of his teaching career in Melbourne, Iain has garnered extensive leadership experience, serving as Principal in Christian schools across Michigan (USA) and Tasmania. Throughout his career, Iain has contributed significantly to the educational landscape, having led Gifted and Talented programs and consulted on various aspects of leadership, curriculum, and learning. Furthermore, his past involvement as a Board member of Independent Schools Tasmania underscores his commitment to educational excellence. With such a diverse range of experience as an educational practitioner, his leadership is guiding our Melton campus into the future.
Principal of Primary – Werribee
Yvonne has over 20 years of rich and diverse educational experience, including school leadership positions in the private and public sectors. She has taught in Australia and overseas and has great heart for our staff, students and families through her dedicated service to our community. Yvonne is an expert in her field and has the necessary motivation and inspiration that will enable the Primary School at our Werribee campus to grow. “I believe education is the centre point of society and it is a privilege and an honour to be able to influence future generations. It is a great honour to follow God's calling on my life to serve Him through Christian education at Heathdale."
Principal of Secondary – Werribee
Deborah has served in the College for many years as a teacher in mainly Secondary years and desires to further Christian Education in our community. She has completed her Masters in Instructional Leadership at Melbourne University and has a wealth of experience in advanced learning, extension and gifted learning programs.
Director of Learning & Teaching
Graham views education as a very powerful tool as it provides skills and habits for young people to confidently face the challenges and opportunities that they will encounter in life. When this education is combined with a grounding in God’s Word, it helps young people make sense of and respond to God’s creation. He works closely with staff to ensure they are equipped with the best teaching practices. “I feel blessed to have contributed to our College’s students for the last 20 years, working with them as they launch into their adult lives”.
Director of Student Wellbeing
Throughout her years of teaching, Kris has developed a keen interest in supporting students with their learning. This led her to complete her Master of Education in Special Education. After working in the Primary School for many years Kris became the Head of Learning Enhancement, and is now the Director of Student Wellbeing & Educational Services. In this role she utilises her valuable experience, knowledge and desire to develop support and extension programs across the college as well as oversee the wellbeing program. She enjoys working in partnership with the Learning Enhancement team, Pastoral Care team, teaching staff and families to achieve the best outcomes for students.
Director of Business Services
Andrew is passionate about making a positive difference in the world through his work in purpose-driven organisations, particularly within schools. With over 20 years of experience in educational management and leadership across the Catholic and Independent sectors in both NSW and Victoria, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role. Additionally, Andrew holds a Bachelor of Economics and a Masters in Business Administration, further enriching the skillset he brings to Heathdale.