Narottam Bhindi

Summary

Narottam Bhindi is the Director of the Australian Centre for Educational Leadership.

He has had an outstanding international career and was educated in Wellington, New Zealand, Australia, Fiji and Bombay. He is fluent in seven languages including the Solomon Islands Pijin. He has built a strong reputation as an academic, administrator and management educator.

Before joining the University of Wollongong in July 2002, Narottam served as the Head of Department; Head of School of Administrative, Adult and Higher Education Studies; and Head of School of Professional Development and Leadership for 6.5 years at the University of New England. He also taught and coordinated the postgraduate program in educational management at Brunei University for two years and served as the Director of the Institute of Education at the University of the South Pacific, where he previously worked as Senior Assistant Registrar. Before embarking on his university career, Narottam was the Principal of Bulileka Secondary School in Labasa.

With Professor Patrick Duignan of the Australian Catholic University, Narottam has researched authentic leadership. He has researched Spirituality in Leadership with Professor Rod Gerber and Dr Dan Riley at the University of New England. With Dr Julie Kiggins and Associate Professor Brian Cambourne, from the University of Wollongong, he will launch a research study on teacher mentoring in NSW.

He obtained his PhD from the University of Queensland, Master of Educational Administration from the University of New England, Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from Bombay University and Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology from the University of the South Pacific.

He is a Fellow of the Australian Council for Educational Administration and of the Queensland Institute of Educational Administration.

Publications

Books

Bhindi, N., & Riley, D. (Eds.). (2003). Quality school equals quality education. Armidale: Australian Council for Educational Leaders.

Book Chapters

Bhindi, N., & Riley, D. (2003). Chapter 8: Quality education versus quality learning. In N. Bhindi & D. Riley (Eds.), Quality school equals quality education (pp. 110-119). Armidale: Australian Council for Educational Leaders.

Bhindi, N., & Nolan, B. (2002). Offshore teaching: Rhetoric reality or romance?. In International education in the Asia Pacific Region: Critical reflections, critical times (pp. 438-447). Proceedings of the 30th Annual Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Comparative and International Education Society. School of Education, University of New England.

Bhindi, N., Gerber, R., & Riley, D. (2002). Spirituality and leadership. In Envisioning practice - implementing change (pp. 124-130). Proceedings of the Tenth Annual International Conference on Post-compulsory Education and Training. Faculty of Education, Griffith University.

Duignan, P., & Bhindi, N. (1998). An authentic leadership framework for Catholic schools. In P. Duignan & T. D'Arbon (Eds.), Leadership in Catholic education (pp. 92-101). Strathfield: Australian Catholic University.

Bhindi, N., & Duignan, P. (1998). Leadership for the new century. In M. Strain, B. Dennison, J. Durston & V. Hall (Eds.), Policy and professional knowledge in education (pp. 52-60). London: John Chapman Publishing Ltd.

Bhindi, N. (1997). Continuing professional development: The star in the marble. In D. Dymock (Ed.), Continuing professional education conference (pp. 30-40). Armidale: Department of Education and Training, University of New England.

Refereed Journals

Bhindi, N., & Shanahan, P. (2004). University student admin and quality implementation: A holistic approach. Leading and Managing, 10(2), 32-44.

Bhindi, N. (2003). Practising creative leadership: Pipedream or possibility?. The Practising Administrator, 26(1), 18-21.

Bhindi, N., & Duignan, P. (1997). Authenticity in leadership. Journal of Educational Administration, 35(3), 195-210.

Bhindi, N., & Duignan, P. (1997). Leadership for a new century: Authenticity, intentionally, spirituality and sensibility. Educational Management Journal, 25(2), 117-132.

Teaching Monographs (peer reviewed)

Bhindi, N. (2002). Mentoring beginning teachers (Study Guide for EDGL919). Wollongong: University of Wollongong.

Bhindi, N. (2003). Developing and managing people (Study Guide for EDGL920). Wollongong: University of Wollongong.

Bhindi, N. (2003). Fundamentals of educational leadership (Study Guide for EDGL901). Wollongong: University of Wollongong.

Bhindi, N. (2003). Leadership for organisational effectiveness (Study Guide for EDGL907). Wollongong: University of Wollongong.

Bhindi, N. (2001). Cross cultural management (Study Guide for EDAS591). Armidale: Teaching and Learning Centre, University of New England.

Bhindi, N. (2000). Staff development in organisations (Study Guide for EDAS313). Armidale: Teaching and Learning Centre, University of New England.

Bhindi, N. (2000). Leadership for personnel development (Study Guide for EDAS581). Armidale: Teaching and Learning Centre, University of New England.

Bhindi, N. (2000). Leadership and organisational effectiveness (Study Guide for EDAS314/414). Armidale: Teaching and Learning Centre, University of New England.

Professional Presentations/Consultancies

Bhindi, N. (2005, March). Calling authentically. Paper presented at the Principal Professional Development Course, Illawarra South Coast Region.

Bhindi, N., & Cambourne, B. (2005, February). Mentoring school leaders: Why it matters. Workshop presented at the Fourth International Conference on Educational Leadership, University of Wollongong.

Bhindi, N., & Cambourne, B. (2005, February). Teacher mentoring. Workshop presented to Illawarra Grammar School Staff, Australian Centre for Educational Leadership, University of Wollongong.

Bhindi, N. (2004, December). Where rivers meet: Fiji Arya Samaj and education in the new century. Keynote address and paper presented at the Arya Samaj Centennial Celebration, D.A.V. College, Suva, Fiji.

Bhindi, N. (2004, December). Student leadership. Workshop presented to year 10 Warilla High School students, Australian Centre for Educational Leadership, University of Wollongong.

Bhindi, N., & Duignan, P. (2004, November). In quest of authenticity in leadership. Presented at Educational Leadership Professional Workshop, Australian Centre for Educational Leadership, University of Wollongong.

Bhindi, N. (2004, September). Understanding leadership: Why leadership matters. Workshop presented to the Centre for Student Development, University of Wollongong.

Bhindi, N., & Ricketson, P. (2004, September). Building and sustaining quality learning. Workshop presented to Warilla High School Executives.

Bhindi, N. (2004, September). Why authenticity matters. Keynote address and paper presented at Randwick College Futures Workshop, Edgeware, Sydney.

Bhindi, N. (2004, August). In quest of authenticity: How leaders can develop it. Keynote address and paper presented to South Eastern Cluster of Catholic Primary Schools, Diocese of Wollongong, Wollongong.

Bhindi, N. (2004, July). Creating and sustaining a living, breathing school. Paper presented at Bomaderry Public School Retreat.

Bhindi, N. (2004, July). Pathologies of change: Some leadership challenges. Workshop presented to Master of Education Winter School, Australian Catholic University, Strathfield.

Bhindi, N., & McCann, P. (2004, June). Contemporary challenges of the principalship: Implications for learning and developing. Paper presented to the New England Principals Association.

Bhindi, N. (2004, June). Developing a school culture of staff development. Keynote address and paper presented to the Australian College of Education, George River Chapter, Gymea.

Bhindi, N., & McCann, P. (2004, May). Building a learning community: Leadership challenges. Workshop presented at Breakfast Seminar for Workplace Managers, Nowra.

Bhindi, N., & McCann, P. (2004, April). Understanding leadership and its implications for practice. Workshop presented to the Centre for Student Leadership, University of Wollongong.

Bhindi, N. (2004, February). Spirituality in leadership: A new thirst for old ale?. Workshop and paper presented at the Third International Conference on Educational Leadership, University of Wollongong.

Bhindi, N. (2004, January). Creating a quality school culture. Workshop presented to Albion Park High School.

Bhindi, N. (2004, January). Building effective work-based teams. Paper presented to Helensburgh Primary School.

Bhindi, N., Riley, D., & Gerber, R. (2002, August). Spirituality in leadership: The missing link?. Paper presented at the Second International Conference on Catholic Educational Leadership, University of New England.

Bhindi, N. (2003). Authentic leadership: Restoring the inner spring. Keynote address and paper presented at the Shellharbour Primary Principals Conference.

Bhindi, N. (2003, May). Mentoring in educational settings: Some critical issues. Paper presented at the Illawarra Deputy Principals Association Conference, Mollymook Shores.

Bhindi, N. (2003, May). Creating a changing culture: A case for mentoring. Paper presented at the Wollongong District Principals Conference, Coolangatta Estate Winery.

Bhindi, N., & Duignan, P. (2003, May). Authentic leadership. Workshop presented at the Shellharbour Primary Principals Association Conference, Ranelagh House, Robertson.

Bhindi, N. (2002, August). Practising creative leadership: Pipedream or possibility. Keynote address and paper presented at the Queensland Association of State School Principals Conference, Emerald.

Bhindi, N., Gerber, R., & Riley, D. (2002, December). Spirituality in leadership. Paper presented at the Tenth International Conference on Post-compulsory Education and Training, Griffith University.

Professional Leadership/Other Activities

Associate Editor. (1983-2005). Journal of Educational Administration.

Member of Editorial Board. (1991-2005). Directions: Journal of Educational Studies.

Chair of Faculty Research in Professional Practice Group. (2004). University of Wollongong.

Member of Faculty Research Committee. (2004). University of Wollongong.

Director of Australian Centre for Educational Leadership. (2003). University of Wollongong.

Chair of Centre Advisory Committee. (2003). University of Wollongong.

Chair of Conference Management Committee. (2003). University of Wollongong.

Member of Faculty Graduate Committee. (2003). University of Wollongong.

Awarded fellowship. (2003). Australian College of Educators.

Head of the School of Professional Development and Leadership. (2001-2002). University of New England.

Head of School of Administrative Adult and Higher Education Studies. (1996-2001). University of New England.

Head of School of Administration and Training. (1996-2001). University of New England.