Using Data Better

In April 2022, BGS appointed its first Chief Information Officer, Ms Alexis Hill, to lead the School’s digital transformation.

Ms Hill brings a wealth of experience in information technology in government and mining sectors.

“I have a corporate services background, predominantly working on technology and digital transformation within complex organisations,” she said.

“This is my first time working in the education sector, but there are definitely similarities between the environments and operating models that I’ve worked in previously.”

Ms Hill arrives at BGS as the School ramps up its four-year Digital Transformation Program (DTP) to ensure each student is equipped with the tools to enter the digital economy.

“My understanding is that we are the first school in Australia to invest in a CIO role,” she said.

“The reason Brisbane Grammar School has taken a strategic view around its technology, its people and its processes is to make sure we move closer to our aim to be the best school for boys in Australia.

“The DTP will embed digital capability across the School and create a more integrated learning environment for students and teachers.

“In order to improve the teaching and learning experience for our students, we need to ensure our teachers have the right tools and can seamlessly access the necessary data and information.”

Ms Hill said one of the key benefits of the DTP for teachers would be reducing the administrative burden so they can spend more time helping students.

“It is crucial that we embed digital literacy across the School,” she said. “It’s all well and good to create new systems and applications, but we also need to invest time so that students and teachers use the available tools to the best of their ability.”

In summary, the DTP is all about “using data better”, Ms Hill said.

“BGS is a very welcoming and inviting organisation and there’s a really strong sense of purpose. I can see everyone is really committed to making sure facilitate the best learning outcomes for students.”

The DTP will embed digital capability across the School and create a more integrated learning environment for students and teachers.