![Meredith Ann Edwards AM](/sites/default/files/2020-03/Meredith-Ann-Edwards-AM-215x320_large%20portrait.jpg)
PhD ANU 1983
Career highlights
- Emeritus Professor, University of Canberra (2005 - current)
- Founding Director, National Institute of Governance, University of Canberra (1999 - 2004)
- Deputy Vice Chancellor, University of Canberra (1997 - 2002)
- President, ACT Economic Society (1994 - 1995)
- Deputy Secretary, Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet (1993 - 1997)
- Head, Taskforce on Employment Opportunities, Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet (1993)
- Director, National Housing Strategy, Department of Community Services and Health (1990 - 1992)
- First Assistant Secretary, Social Policy Division (1987 - 1990)
- Consultant to Minister for Social Security on child support (1986 - 1987)
- Special Advisor on Youth Affairs (1983 - 1985)
- Senior Lecturer in Economics, University of Canberra (1979 - 1983)
Career philosophy
"I have pursued professional positions in academia and the public sector where I believed I could effect improvements in public policy and where my mind and heart were at one."