Bachelor of Economics 1977
Career highlights
- Appointed A/g Secretary, Department of Regional Australia, Regional Development and Local Government September 2010
- Deputy Secretary, Governance in the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet August 2009 - September 2010
- Deputy Secretary, Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs 2005 - 2009
- First Assistant Secretary, Department of Family, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs 2003 -2005
- Deputy Chief Executive, ACT Government, Department of Disability, Housing and Community Services 2001-2003
- Deputy Chief Executive, ACT Government, Department of Heath 2000-2002
- Scholarship from ACT Government to do MBA 1999-2000
- Number of Senior Executive positions in ACT Government covering public transport, environment, housing, electricity and gas reforms 1980's and 1990's
Career philosophy
"I encourage people to jump in the deep end - it's a great way to learn and think about what you can offer both the job and those you work with."