Candidate ID: 17736

A senior public sector executive with over 7 years’ experience leading complex policy, governance and service reform initiatives across Commonwealth and state government environments. Experienced in First Nations policy, justice, community services and social outcomes, with a strong track record of delivering strategic reform, managing high-value programs and funding, and building effective partnerships with government, community and stakeholder groups.

 Key Skills and Competencies

• Strategic Leadership & Reform Delivery
• Public Policy Development & Implementation
• Stakeholder & Community Engagement
• Negotiating and Influence
• Governance, Financial Management & Oversight
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Project Management

Relevant Experience

Assistant Secretary, Commonwealth Government (Attorney-General’s Department)
Approx. 3–4 years
Established and led a national Justice Reinvestment unit, delivering strategic reform, governance frameworks and evaluation systems while managing multi-million-dollar procurement processes and providing high-level ministerial advice in politically sensitive environments.
Senior Director, State Government (Community Services / Aboriginal Services)
Approx. 2 years
Led Aboriginal service development initiatives and investment programs supporting Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, strengthening cross-government collaboration and delivering capability-building and funding frameworks aligned to national Closing the Gap priorities.
Director, State Government (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs)
Approx. 1 year
Provided strategic policy advice and secretariat support across Aboriginal affairs portfolios, leading community consultation, Cabinet reporting and engagement on major national reform initiatives including the Voice and Closing the Gap.
Assistant Director, State Government (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs)
Approx. 1–2 years
Developed and implemented key Aboriginal policy frameworks and annual reporting mechanisms, supporting alignment with national agreements and managing Cabinet submissions and cross-government reporting requirements.
Senior Compliance & Animal Welfare Officer, State Government (Regulatory Services)
Approx. 2–3 years
Delivered regulatory compliance, policy implementation and community education functions across animal welfare and waste management portfolios within a state government regulatory environment.

Location and Availability

Preferred work location: Canberra
Open to Relocating: No
Workplace flexibility: Happy to work around what is needed
Ability to travel: Yes,
Availability/notice period: August 2026
Desired salary or salary expectations: $ 250,000+ super, relocation assistance if needed and professional