Candidate ID: 16893

A highly experienced senior executive with over 27 years’ experience across State and Federal Government sectors, including health, child protection, housing, justice, education, and community services. Proven expertise in leading large-scale operations and complex reform initiatives, with a strong track record in strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement, and delivering improved outcomes for diverse communities across Australia.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Change Management
• Staff Leadership
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Financial Management
• Community and Cultural Leadership

Relevant Experience

Managing Director, Public Sector Advisory & Organisational Consulting
2 years
Led cross-jurisdictional advisory services supporting government and non-government organisations to improve service delivery, with responsibility for operational oversight, organisational reviews, workforce capability development and executive-level stakeholder engagement.
Deputy Chief Executive, State Government Child Protection Agency
1 year
Oversaw statewide operations and strategic reform programs for a large human services agency, leading system-wide improvements focused on reducing Aboriginal over-representation in care and delivering financial efficiencies while improving service outcomes.
Project Lead / Acting Deputy Secretary, State Government Human Services & Housing Department
1.5 years
Led the design and establishment of a new Aboriginal self-determination division, driving participatory policy development, structural reform and the creation of governance frameworks to improve outcomes for Aboriginal communities.
Executive Director, State Government Child Protection, Housing & Emergency Management Portfolio
3.5 years
Led a large regional workforce across child protection, public housing and emergency management functions, driving community-led recovery initiatives, service integration and improved outcomes for Aboriginal communities.
Assistant Director, State Government Human Services Department
1.5 years
Managed operational service delivery across child protection, youth justice and housing portfolios, supporting large teams through organisational change, service transitions and stakeholder engagement with government and community partners.
Manager, State Government Guardianship & Child Protection Services
3 years
Led statutory guardianship and child protection operations, ensuring service compliance, risk management and effective coordination of services for vulnerable children and families.
Manager, State Government Child Protection & Crisis Response Services
2 years
Managed crisis response and statutory child protection reporting functions, leading frontline teams in high-pressure environments to ensure timely intervention and safeguarding of vulnerable children.
Manager / Assistant Director, Federal Government Employment & Workforce Services
5 years
Led employment and workforce programs across multiple jurisdictions, managing service delivery teams and contributing to large-scale policy implementation and organisational reform across national service systems.
Service Delivery Officer to Manager, Federal Government Social Services Agency
9 years
Progressed through multiple operational leadership roles delivering frontline social services, managing client-facing service delivery and supporting implementation of national welfare and employment programs across diverse communities.

Location and Availability

Preferred work location: Adelaide, Melbourne or Canberra

Workplace flexibility: Flexible, preference for Adelaide with FIFO to ACT or VIC

Ability to travel: Comfortable and used to travel weekly

Availability/notice period: 2 Weeks   

Desired Salary or Salary Expectations: $300,000 + superannuation