Des Mitchell has 25 years of experience in education including 24 years in leadership roles and 13 years as a principal.
In addition to undergraduate tertiary qualifications in Education, Mr Mitchell received a scholarship from UWA where he completed a Master of Education Management. He also received academic awards from Notre Dame University and Murdoch University.
He has experience as a senior lecturer in Education at Murdoch University and developed a Vocational College focusing on music. He has served on several boards.