Catholic Education WA Executive Director, Wayne Bull has been appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia (General Division), For significant service to Catholic education, and to Indigenous education support, as part of the King’s Birthday 2025 Honours List.
9 Jun 2025
Catholic Education WA Executive Director appointed as Member of the Order of Australia
Mr Bull began his teaching career at Mercedes College in 1979 before taking on leadership positions at Mercedes College, St Brigid’s College in Lesmurdie, Lumen Christi College, and La Salle College. Over the last six years he has served as both Deputy Executive Director and Executive Director, leading a system of around 160 schools serving over 83,000 children across the State.
The Honour comes ahead of Mr Bull’s retirement on 4 July.
Ms Eva Skira AM, Chair of the Catholic Education Commission WA said:
“On behalf of the Catholic Education Commission, CEWA offices, schools, and the wider Catholic education community I want to warmly congratulate Wayne on this honour.
“It is a reflection of the high esteem in which Wayne is held by his colleagues, education leaders, and the community, and is recognition of a decades long career characterised by compassion, faithfulness, and dedication to enriching the lives of generations of young people.”
Mr Bull said:
“I am extremely humbled and honoured to receive this award. I have been so fortunate to have worked with so many extraordinary teachers, support staff and leaders during my career and this honour really reflects the wonderful position that Catholic Education holds within the community of Western Australia. I have been privileged to work in our Catholic system which is full of faithful and dedicated staff who provide families with the choice of a quality, faith-based education.”