Policy & Governance
The Investigator College Board directs our school with wisdom and a commitment to excellence. Our current members meet monthly and work closely with our Principal and Senior Leadership Team to ensure the future direction of Investigator College remains clear and strong.
Our Board can be contacted by email boardcomms@investigator.sa.edu.au, or by using the link below:
Tim Donlan
Chairperson
Tim joined the board in March 2021 and was appointed Chair of the Board in June 2023. He is a solicitor and brings significant board, governance and legal experience in both the private business and not-for-profit sectors.
Almond Sparrow
Deputy Chairperson, Chair of Governance and Policy Sub-Committee
Almond joined the Board in 2023 and holds a Bachelor in Health Sciences. Almond has extensive experience in Project, Business and Operations management roles within the university and independent research sectors.
Sarah O'Flaherty
Public Officer, Secretary
Sarah joined the Board in 2023 and holds a Bachelor of Business (Accounting). Sarah brings a wealth of experience in Finance, Audit and Risk, Work Health and Safety and related Business Management activities.
Ian Young
Board Member, Chair of Infrastructure Sub-Committee
Ian is a licensed Anglican Priest who brings a wealth of experience in the church and extensive Board experience within a range of for profit and not-for-profit organisations.
Gavin Daniell
Chair of Finance and Risk Sub-Committee
Gavin joined the Board in late 2017 and is the Chair of the Finance and Risk sub-committee. Gavin brings extensive experience in finance and business operations at a local and national level.
Raymond Williams
Board Member
Ray joined the Board in 2025. Ray has over 23 years of experience in the IT sector, across management, security, operations, data, reporting, and project management, in industries such as manufacturing, government, finance and software development. He has worked in various countries, including the UK and Switzerland.
Babara Vermeulen
Board Member
Babara joined the Board in 2025 and holds a Bachelor of Health Science and Optometry Honours. She brings extensive experience in clinical optometry and business development. Babara has received multiple awards for Best Clinical Practice in Australia and was named an AusMumPreneur award winner for Clinical Performance and Growth.
Sam Cheesman
Board Member
An experienced educator and school leader with more than 20 years’ experience in Australia and overseas, Sam joined the Board in 2026. He has held senior leadership positions in curriculum, assessment, data-informed practice, and staff development. He is passionate about Christian education, academic excellence, community, and meaningful learning.
John Robinson
CEO/Principal
John joined the Board in 2020 as the second Principal of Investigator College. With a Master of Education Leadership and wide-ranging experience in leading independent schools, John has a strong background of building enrolment, developing leaders, fostering positive cultures, staff and student wellbeing, and innovative educational practice.
These policies outline responsibilities, expectations, procedures and appropriate courses of action for the College and its staff, and also for our parents, volunteers and, in some cases, our students.