College Advisory Council

Steven Mosch - Advisory Council Chair

Steven is a Magistrate and is responsible for coordinating the Northern Region of the Magistrates Court.  He has more than 35 years’ legal experience, including almost 20 years as a Partner in a law firm and more than 10 years as a Magistrate.  His governance roles have included Vice President of the Magistrates’ Association of Queensland, President of the North Queensland Law Association and President of the Townsville District Law Association.  

He has previously served on the Board of St. Patrick’s College Townsville Ltd as Deputy Chair, on the Council of James Cook University and on the Vocations Awareness Committee for the Diocese of Townsville.  Steven is a Member of the Cathedral Parish Council and the National Trust of Queensland.  Both Steven and his son, Daniel, are Old Boys of the College.

Pam Griffiths - Advisory Council Member 

With a passion for strategic marketing, Pam has over 20 years’ experience working within industries including property, media, events and education in both government and private sectors.

Pam’s current role as Senior Manager, Marketing and Communications Strategy with Townsville Catholic Education allows her to share her knowledge and expertise in marketing strategy, brand development and management and stakeholder relations within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville.

Pam has also been involved in a number of community committees and boards over the years including Townsville City Netball, Townsville Business Women’s Circle, Townsville Hospital Foundation, Cootharinga North Queensland, Townsville Chamber of Commerce and St Patrick’s College Townsville Board. 

Pam has family links with Ignatius Park College, having two brothers and nephews who have attended as well as her own son currently attending the college.

Pam is passionate about the growth of Townsville and enjoys her time with her husband, 4 children and an extremely close family and friendship network.

Tom Hegarty - Advisory Council Member

A proud old boy of Ignatius Park College, Tom offers two decades of combined financial and construction management experience specialising in the delivery of large-scale public and private infrastructure works.  Tom holds a Bachelor of Commerce, is a Certified Practicing Project Manager (CPPM) and a Member of the Australian Institute of Project Management.

Leading teams of project and construction professionals, as a senior project manager for a national advisory consultancy, Tom is responsible for the delivery and oversight of critical infrastructure projects, optimization of operational processes, and driving strategic improvements.  Tom has experience working with many of Australia’s most influential brands and institutions from the government, private and not-for-profit sectors, delivering city shaping and nation-building infrastructure.  Most recently, Tom has focused on client-side project delivery for a portfolio of health infrastructure projects across North Queensland.  

Tom and his wife, Kristy, are enjoying the privilege of watching their two sons who are currently studying at the college, continue in the traditions, values, and faith of an Edmund Rice education.

Matt Lyons - Advisory Council Member 

Matt is a Townsville born and bred local, graduating Ignatius Park College in 1990. For over 28 years he has been a Police Officer graduating at the North Queensland Police Service Academy with all his service being in the Townsville District. Matt is currently the Officer in Charge of the Kirwan Police Station where his priorities are the health and well being of staff and ensuring community safety.

Matt has been awarded the Post Graduate Diploma's Crisis Leadership, Strategic Leadership and Management (Learning). He is also a Director at the Oasis Townsville Homebase for the Veteran Community in Townsville. Matt is proud to be an advisory council member who seeks to give back so that Iggy Park remains as the school of choice creating future generational leaders. 

Andrew Peel - Advisory Council Member

Born and bred in Townsville, Andrew attended Ignatius Park College from 1995-1999 and now has a son at the college.

Andrew commenced studies locally upon leaving Ignatius Park College, graduating from James Cook University with a Bachelor of Law. He commenced his articles of clerkship in 2002 at Purcell Taylor Lawyers, where he is now a director. Andrew has practised in many areas of litigation for more than 20 years and regularly appears in various Courts. He is a well-regarded member of the local legal profession.

Andrew spent his younger years playing for Brothers Rugby Union.

He has strong ties to the Townsville community with previous involvement in various roles including President of a not-for-profit daycare, general committee position at Brothers Rugby, sub committees for Townsville and District Rugby Leage and most recently chairperson for South Rugby Leage. He remains an honorary member of the Vietnam Veterans Townsville sub-branch.

Andrew is a devoted local member of the community and father and is eager to contribute to the Ignatius Park Fraternity. 

Louise Costanzo – Advisory Council Member

Louise Costanzo brings a strong foundation in science and education to the Advisory Council, drawing on an established career in the tertiary education sector and ongoing professional development through postgraduate studies in business and education.

She has worked across both higher education and secondary schooling, teaching in the areas of science and business and contributing to curriculum design, student support and leadership within learning communities. Louise is particularly interested in evidence-informed practice and applying critical and creative thinking to real-world school contexts; in her current role as a secondary teacher, she supports students in developing these skills alongside academic confidence and a genuine curiosity about the world.

She is committed to holistic education and to helping students connect their learning with life beyond the classroom, fostering both personal growth and a strong sense of social responsibility. As a parent with a child who has commenced at Ignatius Park College, Louise values the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of the College community.

Damien Farrington – Advisory Council Member

Damien is the Director of Environmental Health at the Townsville Hospital and Health Service.  He moved to Townsville from Brisbane in 1989 and since then has worked in the field of Public Health. 

He has a Bachelor of Applied Science and a Master of Business Administration as well as qualifications in Auditing and Investigation.  Since 2018 he has been on the Board of a not-for-profit Community Aged Care provider. 

Over the years he has been involved in many community organisations having been a Scout leader for 10 years, a couple of years in charge of Playgroup Qld Townsville Toy Library, eight years on the board of Holy Spirit Catholic School and on P&F at both Holy Spirit Catholic School and Ignatius Park College.  His oldest son graduating from Iggy in 2020 and his youngest currently attending.