Lucas brings more than 20 years of senior leadership experience across government and independent education settings in Australia and the UK, with deep expertise in wellbeing design, curriculum leadership and executive‑level school operations. A highly respected and values‑led educator, Lucas is recognised for his strengths‑based approach to people leadership, his strong data literacy, and his ability to translate evidence‑based research into practical, high‑impact service delivery. In his career to date, he has led large, complex education communities, worked closely with boards and executive teams, overseen significant budgets and organisational change, and championed wellbeing and engagement initiatives that deliver meaningful outcomes for students, educators and families. As Head of Education, Lucas will lead The Resilience Project’s national education team and oversee program delivery across schools and early learning services, working closely with the executive leadership team to strengthen impact, retention and long‑term partnerships in support of the organisation’s mission to inspire happiness and change lives.
I am both fortunate and immensely grateful to have benefited from Future Leadership’s support, as I moved through the recruitment process with The Resilience Project. My experiences with Kate Wheeler and the broader Fisher Leadership team were extremely positive – all communication was clear and timely and I felt fully informed and well-prepared for the conversations I was engaging in.
– Lucas Collins
