As a leader, I see my role as supporting children and young people to be set up for success in life, through having access to a high quality education.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
SECRETARY
Department Of Education, Children And Young People
10.2022 - Current
Led the establishment of the Department for Education, Children and Young People, bringing together a workforce of over 12,000 people to deliver public education, youth justice, youth detention and child safety; Oversaw the Tasmania Government's response to 77 of the 191 recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse in Institutional Settings.
SECRETARY
Department Of Education
12.2017 - 10.2022
Oversaw the delivery of public education in Tasmania, with a workforce of 10,500 delivering education in 194 public schools; Oversaw the Department's participation in the Commission of Inquiry; Directly oversaw the Department's response to the Hillcrest tragedy; Directly oversaw the Department's response to COVID-19, ensuring that the provision of education continued seamlessly; Led the Establishment of the Education Workforce Roundtable, working collaboratively with the AEU, University of Tasmania and Teachers Registration Board to develop contemporary approaches to the training, recruitment, development and registration of a Tasmanian teacher workforce.
Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
DEPUTY SECRETARY | STRATEGY AND PERFORMANCE
Department of Education, Tasmania
07.2016 - 12.2017
Led the development and implementation of the Department of Education's Strategic Plan; Led negotiation of the National Schools Reform Agreement with the Commonwealth, resulting in the Tasmanian Government committing an additional $400+ Million to public education; Led the development and implementation of the Department of Education's Strategic Plan, resulting the implementation of consistent values and goals across the whole organisation; Managed and facilitated the consistent implementation of all national, government and departmental policy and priorities, including developing strong relationships with other National and State Government agencies to support integrated service delivery and whole of government priorities.
DEPUTY SECRETARY | POLICY
Department Of Premier And Cabinet
03.2014 - 07.2016
Managed three Divisions within the Department of Premier and Cabinet, including the Policy Division, Tasmanian Climate Change Office and Communities, Sport and Recreation; Provided high level analysis and advice to the Premier, Minister for Women and Minister for State Growth in relation to issues of strategic importance to the State; Led priority projects for the Premier, including the service design for and roll of the first 12 Child and Family Centres and the design and implementation of the Tasmanian Forest Agreement, resulting in 504,000 hectares of native forests being protected from logging.
DIRECTOR | POLICY
Department Of Premier And Cabinet
07.2007 - 03.2014
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR | POLICY
Department Of Premier And Cabinet
07.2006 - 01.2007
SENIOR POLICY ANALYST | POLICY
Department Of Premier And Cabinet
01.2004 - 07.2006
SENIOR POLICY OFFICER
London Borough Of Redbridge
01.2002 - 01.2004
MANAGER | PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT | CORPORATE FINANCE
Clifford Chance LLP
01.2000 - 01.2002
LAWYER
Office Of The Solicitor-General, Department Of Justice
07.1996 - 10.2000
APPRENTICE-AT-LAW
Crown Law, Department Of Justice
07.1995 - 06.1996
Education
Admitted as a Practitioner of the High Court of Australia -
01.1996
Admitted as a Practitioner of the Supreme Court of Tasmania -
01.1996
Graduate Certificate of Legal Practice -
University of Tasmania
Hobart, Tasmania
07.1995
Bachelor of Arts (Sociology) & Bachelor of Laws (Hons) -
University of Tasmania
Hobart, Tasmania
12.1994
Skills
Accomplished Leader
Creative Thinker
Skilled Negotiator
Relationship Builder
Board Positions
CHAIR, DECYP REGISTERED TRAINING ORGANISATION | 2022-present
Education Facility Attendant at Department for Education, Children and Young PeopleEducation Facility Attendant at Department for Education, Children and Young People
Program Officer - Apprenticeships Team at Department for Education, Children and Young PeopleProgram Officer - Apprenticeships Team at Department for Education, Children and Young People