About DFS Consultancy

DFS Consultancy is an education consultancy run by Dr Deborah Seifert, B Sc (Hons), Dip Ed, M Ed St, D Ed, FAIM, MACE.  

Having begun her career in education as a secondary school teacher of Mathematics, Deborah  held  various pastoral, curriculum and administrative roles in independent and government schools as well as in the tertiary sector for over thirty years. Her educational leadership positions have included Head of Fintona Girls’ School, Melbourne, and Head of University College, affiliated with The University of Melbourne. 

Deborah has a strong commitment to effective outcomes through review, performance management and change management. She has overseen organisational improvements including restructuring, review of programs, re-imaging and the appropriate upgrading of facilities.  Deborah has presented papers at conferences within Australia and internationally as well as published articles in a range of educational journals. 

Deborah is currently a member of the Council of the Australian Institute of International Affairs (Vic), a Director of The Invergowrie Foundation and also Chair of the Mary Jane Lewis Scholarship Trustees.

Serving on the Victorian Executive of The Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia for a number of years, Deborah also served on the Editorial Committee of Principal Matters, the journal of the Secondary Principals’ Associations of Australia and has been a member of a number of reference groups set up by the Association of Independent Schools of Victoria. Deborah also served as secretary of the Victorian Chapter of The Australian College of Educators. 

Deborah has been a reviewer for the Victorian Department of Education School Triennial Reviews as well as verifier for the Performance and Development Culture Reviews. She is an accreditation team member for The Council of International Schools (CIS), joining accreditation teams to international schools in Cambodia, Italy, Japan, Laos, Qatar and Vietnam as well as undertaking  visits to schools within Australia. Deborah  has also joined accredition teams for the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) to international schools in Japan and Thailand. Other educational consultancy work has included facilitation of strategic planning, management review, Head Evaluation, Board Training, research and publication on Principal Leadership, assistance with senior appointments and staff professional development seminars.

Email: dseifert@dfsconsultancy.com

web page: www.dfsconsultancy.com