A Graduate of WAAPA, Grant has appeared professionally in Musical Theatre and Theatre productions locally, nationally and internationally. His TV credits include a regular actor on Thank God You're Here as well as popular shows such as Neighbours, City Homicide, Stingers and Rush. He has appeared in workplace corporate videos for Telstra and Worksafe and had minor roles in Australian and Japanese feature films. As well as working in all facets of the performing arts industry, Grant has also worked in Arts education including starting his own Performing arts school for Primary aged students focusing on stage and film acting. As an Actor and Educator, Grant is passionate about what the arts can do for engagement, building confidence, igniting creativity and finding joy.

Grant Durham

A Graduate of WAAPA, Grant has appeared professionally in Musical Theatre and Theatre productions locally, nationally and internationally. His TV credits include a regular actor on Thank God You're Here as well as popular shows such as Neighbours, City Homicide, Stingers and Rush. He has appeared in workplace corporate videos for Telstra and Worksafe and had minor roles in Australian and Japanese feature films. As well as working in all facets of the performing arts industry, Grant has also worked in Arts education including starting his own Performing arts school for Primary aged students focusing on stage and film acting. As an Actor and Educator, Grant is passionate about what the arts can do for engagement, building confidence, igniting creativity and finding joy.

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A Graduate of WAAPA, Grant has appeared professionally in Musical Theatre and Theatre productions locally, nationally and internationally. His TV credits include a regular actor on Thank God You’re Here as well as popular shows such as Neighbours, City Homicide, Stingers and Rush. He has appeared in workplace corporate videos for Telstra and Worksafe and had minor roles in Australian and Japanese feature films. As well as working in all facets of the performing arts industry, Grant has also worked in Arts education including starting his own Performing arts school for Primary aged students focusing on stage and film acting. As an Actor and Educator, Grant is passionate about what the arts can do for engagement, building confidence, igniting creativity and finding joy.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Principal at Knox Gardens Primary School
April 1, 2025 - Present
Lead school operations, strategic planning and implementation of the School Strategic Plan and Annual Implementation Plan. Oversee curriculum development, wellbeing and engagement initiatives, staff mentoring, marketing and communications, and governance. Responsible for ICT leadership, data management, and stakeholder engagement, including Open Mornings and school tours.
Acting Principal at Malvern Central School
May 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Provided leadership in principal’s absence, supported strategic planning and school operations, and coordinated wellbeing, staffing, and communications during the interim period.
6 Week Internship Shadowing Principal at Caulfield Junior College
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Completed a principal shadowing placement, gaining exposure to leadership planning, governance processes, and school-wide initiatives to inform ongoing professional practice.
Challenge Partner for School Review at Carnegie Primary School
October 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Partnered in school review processes, contributing to reflective practice, evidence gathering, and recommendations to support school improvement.
Assistant Principal at Malvern Central School
March 1, 2017 - Present
Supported principal in daily operations, curriculum oversight, staff development, and student wellbeing initiatives.
Leader of Specialists Team at Brighton Primary School
January 1, 2013 - March 1, 2017
Led a team of eight specialists, coordinated performing arts programs, and contributed to strategic planning and whole-school events.
Committee of Management – Victorian Curriculum Manager (Primary and Middle School Drama) at Drama Victoria
February 1, 2015 - February 1, 2018
Oversaw drama curriculum development and professional learning, and represented the association at state and national conferences.
Director/Producer at Airbag
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Television production role on XERO Commercial; COVID standby for featured actor.
Featured Ensemble Actor at JWT (RACV Commercial)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
RACV commercial; featured ensemble actor.
Featured Actor at Thank God You’re Here (Working Dog Productions)
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Featured actor on episodes 4, 5 and 8; Rob Sticht; Glen Robbins involved.
Actor at City Homicide
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Guest appearance as Albie Moyana; Foxtel Comedy Channel.
Actor at Whatever Happened to that Guy
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Role: Doona Guy; Fremantle Media
Actor at Neighbours
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Episode 5582; Cons Peter Carlyle; Tony Osicka; Southern Star
Actor at Rush
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Make Nurse; Emma Freeman; Simpson Le Mesurier
Lead Actor at Cadbury Commercial
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Security Guard at Stingers
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002
Featured Actor at HBF Commercial
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001
Lead Vocalist/Dancer at Disney Dreams & Wishes
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002
Ensemble at Hair Tribe (The Production Company)
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002
Duke/Balthazar at A Comedy of Errors
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Theatre production; Essential Theatre
On the Cards at Short and Sweet Festival
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Role: Richard
Nugget at Full Dress productions
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Inheritance Nugget
Derek at Theatre at Risk
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Faith Hope and Charity
Ensemble, U/S Sky, Eddie at Mamma Mia! (The Production Company / Dainty Consolidated)
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Ensemble, understudies
Ronnie, U/S Hud, Leroy at Hair (Australian Tour)
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Ensemble at Hello Dolly
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002
Vocal Soloist at And the World Goes Round
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002
Vocal Soloist
Boxer – Featured Extra at Let’s Get Skase
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000

Education

Diploma of Art and Design at WA Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA)
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1992
Bachelor of Arts at Box Hill TAFE
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
Certificate IV in Assessment and Training at La Trobe University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Graduate Diploma in Education at Bastow Institute of Educational Leadership/Monash University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Graduate Certificate in Principal Preparation at Bastow Institute of Educational Leadership/Monash University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Victorian Aspiring Principal Assessment (VAPA) at Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Graduate Certificate in Principal preparation at Monash University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Graduate Diploma in Secondary Education (Drama, VET) at La Trobe University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Certificate IV in Assessment and Training at Box Hill TAFE
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Bachelor of Arts (Music Theatre) at WAAPA @ ECU
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
Drama/Theatre Studies course at WAAPA @ ECU
January 1, 1998 - March 20, 2026
Level 6 Piano, Music Theory, Singing at Metropolitan School of Music
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1990
Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Drama at WA Academy of Dance and Drama
January 1, 1978 - January 1, 1989

Qualifications

Level 2 First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management
January 11, 2030 - March 20, 2026
Graduate Certificate in Principal Preparation
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Victorian Aspiring Principal Assessment (VAPA) – Statement of Readiness
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Graduate Certificate in Principal Preparation
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Graduate Diploma in Secondary Education (Drama, VET)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Certificate IV in Assessment and Training
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment