APF Triennial Election Results – 2026 State Council & Executive
Following the recent call for nominations for the APF Victorian Branch State Council, we are pleased to advise that the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has formally declared the results.
We extend our sincere thanks to all colleagues who nominated and for their willingness to contribute to the important work of the State Council. Congratulations to the successful candidates who have been duly elected.
Victorian Branch Councillors
Vic Councillor State-wide – Primary Sector | Aaron Cox | Kingswood PS |
Vic Councillor State-wide – Secondary Sector | Ann Stratford | Mooroolbark College
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Vic Councillor State-wide – Comprehensive | Vicki Minton | Bayden Powell College |
Vic Councillor State-wide – Comprehensive | Scott Diamond | Northern Bay P-12 College |
Vic Councillor NE Region – Primary Sector | Rhys Coulson | Templestowe Heights PS |
Vic councillor NE Region – Primary Sector | Andrew Cock | Blackburn PS |
Vic Councillor NE Region – Secondary Sector | Wendy Powson | Lilydale HS |
Vic Councillor NE Region – Secondary Sector | Kimberley Tempest | Cobram SC |
Vic Councillor NW Region – Primary Sector | Michelle Nunn | Newbury PS |
Vic Councillor NW Region – Primary Sector | Laban Toose | Sunbury Heights PS |
Vic Councillor NW Region – Secondary Sector | Simon Wood | Crusoe 7-10 SC |
Vic Councillor NW Region – Secondary Sector | Vacant | |
Vic Councillor SE Region – Primary Sector | Kathie Arnold | Thomas Mitchell PS |
Vic Councillor SE Region – Primary Sector | Michael Jones | Coatsville PS |
Vic Councillor SE Region – Secondary Sector | Johanna Walker | Edenbrook SC |
Vic Councillor SE Region – Secondary Sector | Aaron Smith | Pakenham SC |
Vic Councillor SW Region – Primary Sector | Michelle Wilson | Sebastopol PS |
Vic Councillor SW Region – Primary Sector | Suzanne Prendergast | Bellaire PS |
Vic Councillor SW Region – Secondary Sector | Rod Kendall | Hoppers Crossing SC |
Vic Councillor SW Region – Secondary Sector | Meridith Walker | Casteron SC |
Federal Councillors
| Federal Councillor – Primary Sector | Chris Chant | Caulfield Junior College
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| Federal Councillor – Primary Sector | Andrew Cock | Blackburn PS
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| Federal Councillor – Secondary Sector | Rod Kendall | Hoppers Crossing SC
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| Federal Councillor – Secondary Sector | Wendy Powson | Lilydale HS
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Victorian Branch Council Executive
The next phase of the process is the election of the Executive of the APF Victorian State Council. These elections were conducted following the conclusion of the AGM last Friday, and I am pleased to announce that the following positions have been elected uncontested. Some positions of the Executive have been contested, and those results are expected to be announced shortly by the AEC.
| APF VIC Branch Executive | President | Andrew Cock
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| APF VIC Branch Executive | Vice President | Wendy Powson
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| APF VIC Branch Executive | Treasurer | To be announced
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| APF VIC Branch Executive | Branch Executive Member – Primary | To be announced
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| APF VIC Branch Executive | Branch Executive Member – Secondary | Kimberly Tempest |
| APF VIC Branch Executive | Branch Executive Member – Comprehensive | To be announced |
Warm congratulations are extended to Andrew Cock, who will serve as the incoming President of the APF Victorian Branch commencing from the start of next year.
Andrew has been a long-standing and highly respected member of the APF, contributing to the Federation’s growth and advocacy over many years. He has served with distinction on the State Council and as a valued member of the Executive, bringing thoughtful leadership, strong policy and industrial knowledge, and a deep commitment to representing the interests of Victorian school leaders.
We look forward to Andrew’s leadership of the Federation and the fresh perspectives he will bring as he guides the APF into its next chapter.
Thank You to Our Outgoing Councillors
We extend our heartfelt thanks and congratulations to Henry Grossek and John Mooney, who are stepping down from the APF Victorian State Council. Both Henry and John hold the distinction of being among the longest-serving members of the Federation, having contributed many years of dedicated service and unwavering commitment to supporting Victorian school leaders.
Their wisdom, advocacy, and steadfast leadership have helped shape the APF into the strong and respected organisation it is today. We thank them sincerely for their remarkable contribution and wish them all the very best for the future.