The Board of Marist Schools Australia has announced Dr John Kyle-Robinson will take up the role of National Director of MSA effective 27 July 2026. He succeeds the current National Director, Dr Frank Malloy, who announced his decision to conclude his tenure in 2026, which will mark his tenth year in the role and his fifteenth year at Marist Schools Australia.

John has rich experience in Catholic education spanning more than 35 years and is more than qualified to take on the leadership of MSA.

John is currently Regional Director at MSA, a position he has held since 2017, and involves working with 24 schools throughout NSW and the ACT.

He also brings a profound faith to his work, flowing from his active participation in parish life and his deep connection to Marist spirituality and tradition.

In a career that has included roles as a teacher, Religious Education Coordinator, and a senior education officer for Catholic schools in Sydney, John has consistently demonstrated leadership witnessed by Christian discipleship.

On behalf of the Marist Schools Australia Board as well as our Marist community of educators, staff, students and families, I warmly welcome John to this new role and know he will serve with distinction and compassion.

I would also like to once again recognise the enormous contribution of our current National Director Dr Frank Malloy who continues to provide exemplary service to MSA and will ensure a seamless transition to Dr Kyle-Robinson next July.

Professor Br David Hall FMS
Chair, Marist Schools Australia Limited