College Advisory Council

Steven Mosch - 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.

Lee-Ann Barton - Advisory Council Member

Lee-Ann Barton is Religious and Education Adviser at Catholic Education-Diocese of Townsville. She has 32 years teaching experience as a secondary and primary teacher in Catholic schools in Queensland and South Australia. She has held leadership positions with Catholic Education as: Curriculum Adviser for Prep to Year 12, Early Childhood Education and the Townsville Catholic Education Delegated Representative for the National Law and National Regulations (ACECQA) to maintain high quality Catholic early childhood services across Townsville Catholic Education. Lee-Ann was Year 12 State Panel Chair for 10 years with the Queensland Studies Authority (now QCAA).  Some of Lee-Ann’s accomplishments have been the building, establishment and operation of nine kindergartens on Catholic school sites and the initiation and management of the longitudinal project focusing on student testing, student data analysis and teacher development to improve student learning outcomes in Townsville Catholic Education schools.  

Lee-Ann’s son is currently studying at the College. She is passionate about high quality Catholic education that is, faithful to the Catholic Tradition, open to contemporary times and committed to the holistic development of each student.

Lee-Ann has been awarded a Bachelor Degree in Education and Master Degrees in Educational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Education, Religious Education, Early Childhood Education, Information Technology and is currently studying her PhD at the Catholic University of Notre Dame.

Shannon Brown - Advisory Board Member 

With a career spanning over two decades, Shannon is a seasoned professional in Human Resources management, specializing in HR strategy, organizational design, workplace investigations, conflict resolution, and mediation. Her experience encompasses diverse industries, including the small business sector and state and federal government.

Shannon has operated her own management consultancy in Human Resources and Industrial Relations for many years. In this capacity, she collaborated closely with key senior stakeholders to drive positive change, implementing effective strategies that delivered results.

With qualifications in business, law, and health, Shannon's expertise extends into the legal realm. As a qualified paralegal, she founded a digital paralegal agency, refining her skills in legal research, writing, legislative analysis, and investigations.

Beyond HR and legal sectors, Shannon possesses robust skills and experience in public policy, advocacy, and senior stakeholder relationships. She currently holds the position of Operations Manager for the Tropical Australian Academic Health Centre (TAAHC), where she also serves as the Company Secretary and secretariat for the Board. In this role, Shannon works closely with the Chair to advance strategic objectives.

Passionate about the pivotal role of secondary school education in nurturing future leaders, Shannon actively contributes her expertise. She serves on the Advisory Council for Ignatius Park College and is a member of the Identity and Mission sub-committee, aligning her values with her actions.

Patrick McCarthy - Advisory Board Member 

Patrick is a proud old boy to Ignatius Park having completed his 12^th year in 1987. Patrick also had three brothers who attended making it a solid family tradition.

He is a Queensland Police Officer and has worked in community areas from the Far North, Western and Central Queensland. He has served for 27 years and is currently the Senior Sergeant Operations Leader, Officer in Charge of the Townsville Rapid Action and Patrols Policing unit.  This role allows him to participate in numerous groups and agencies and work towards the Prevention and Disruption of Crime in the Townsville District.

Patrick and his family live and work locally and he seeks the opportunity to give back some of the opportunities his education at Ignatius Park offered him. 

Pam Griffiths - Advisory Board 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 Board 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.