Published 10 Jun 2025
King's Birthday Honours 2025
Appointments to the Order of Australia confer the highest recognition for outstanding achievement and service. It demonstrates the achievements at a high level, of outstanding Australians who have made a valuable contribution to their community, over and above what may be expected.
Congratulations to Mr Mark William Ford who was awarded with King's Birthday Honours. Thank you for your contribution, you are an inspiration to your students and the community.
It is wonderful to see a registered teacher being recognised by one of Australia’s most prestigious awards, and it shows how much the community recognises the importance of and respects those working in the education sector.
Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)
Mr Mark William Ford for service to music education, and to the arts.
St Leonard’s College Melbourne
Head of Bands, 2019-2024
Manager, Percussion Department, 2019-2024
Wesley College Melbourne, St Kilda Road Campus
Head of Bands, 2012-2019
Head of Brass, 2012-2019
Composer in Residence, 2012-2019
Head of Percussion, 2012-2015
Former Director of Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Primary, Middle and Senior Teacher, 2012-2019
Wesley College Melbourne, Glen Waverley Campus
Head of Brass, 2006-2011
Head of Percussion, 2006-2011
Director, Ted Joyner Big Band, 2006-2011
Director, Senior Symphonic Band, 2006-2011
Primary, Middle and Senior Teacher, 2006-2011
Mowbray College
Head of Music, 2011-2012
Director, Symphonic Wind Band, 2011-2012
Director, Senior Big Band, 2011-2012
Middle and Senior Teacher, 2011-2012
The Victorian College of the Arts
Lecturer, 1997-1998
Conductor, Large Brass Ensemble, 1997-1998
Eaglehawk Secondary College
Head of Brass, 1989-1993
Music Coordinator, 1989
Conductor, Bendigo Combined Schools' Concert Band
Parade College Bundoora
Assistant Music Director, 1987-1989
Director of Bands, 1987-1989
Educational Positions – Other
Associate Chief Conductor, Australian Combined Schools Music Festival, 2015
Lecturer of Brass, Faculty of Music, The University of Melbourne, 1999-2000
Head of Brass, Bendigo Senior Secondary College, 1991-1993
Instrumental Music Teacher, Castlemaine Secondary College, 1986
Instrumental Music Teacher, Girton Grammar, Bendigo, 1986.