A breakdown of the latest appointments in the Australian Public Service.
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Samantha Robertson is now general manager for resources and tax incentives at the Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR), while Joanna Stone has been promoted to general manager for external budgets and costings.
Sian Coidan has been appointed as an assistant director of public prosecutions.
Meanwhile, at the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), Julia Webb and Kelly Norwood have been elevated to assistant commissioners for, respectively, engagement and assurance, and debt assistance and frontline services.
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Patricia Holmes, James Fisher and Ralph King have been made first assistant secretaries at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).
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Rosemary Huxtable to develop nation’s health and medical research strategy
Federal Health Minister Mark Butler has appointed Rosemary Huxtable AO PSM to develop the National Health and Medical Research Strategy.
The strategy is expected to fill any gaps in the research sector, but also aims to attract researchers and investors while building workforce capacity.
Ms Huxtable’s experience as the Secretary of the Department of Finance, and her deep understanding of health and aged-care policy, have convinced the government she will be equipped to manage this complex, large-scale initiative.
Her tenure in the role is set to begin later this year, with a webinar to be held with the health and medical research sector on 5 December. The government expects her draft strategy by 30 June, 2025, and a final strategy by the end of next year.
Rosemary Huxtable also served as Deputy Secretary of the Department of Health and Aged Care from 2009-2013. Photo: IPAA.
Farewell to outgoing NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto
Federal Infrastructure Minister Catherine King has thanked the outgoing National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) chief executive officer (CEO) Sal Petroccitto OAM for his service to the role over more than a decade.
On 24 January next year, Mr Petroccitto is wrapping up his time at the national regulator where he has adopted an ”inform, educate, enforce” approach to its compliance activities. This has allowed NHVR to work collaboratively with the industry to support policies and initiatives that advance heavy-vehicle safety outcomes.
Under Sal Petroccitto, the NHVR has delivered more than $41 million in government funding to 169 projects for the Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative since it began in 2016. Photo: ATA.
Karen Mundine joins the National Museum of Australia Council
The Federal Government has appointed Karen Mundine and reappointed Natasha Bowness to the National Museum of Australia Council, each for a three-year term.
Ms Mundine has been the CEO of Reconciliation Australia since 2017, but currently sits on several boards, including Australians for Indigenous Constitutional Recognition. She worked on the National Apology in 2008, Corroboree in 2000, and the 1997 and 2021 Australian Reconciliation Conventions.
Ms Bowness is currently the deputy chair of the National Museum of Australia Council and chairs its Audit, Finance and Risk Committee. She also sits as the director and chair of Wilbow Group and chair of the Bowness Family Foundation, which focuses on providing access and opportunity in arts and culture, disability and education.
Karen Mundine is also on the Board of Directors for the Sydney Festival. Photo: Reconciliation Australia.
Commonwealth establishes Genomics Australia
The Federal Government is establishing a new national body to provide leadership, coordination and expertise on genomics research and technologies.
Genomic medicine uses a person’s own DNA to better identify disease risks, prevent illness, make earlier diagnoses and personalise treatment. Genomics Australia will be focused on translating breakthroughs in this field to deliver better health outcomes in patients’ everyday care.
Among its priorities is to improve access to personalised cancer care, and update the National Health Genomics Policy Framework. It will operate within the Department of Health and Aged Care, with a commissioner who will provide expert advice to the government on health genomics.
More than $30 million has been dedicated to the body for its first four years of operation, and the commissioner will be supported by expert advisory committees. These committees will comprise researchers, clinicians, industry, consumers and First Nations people.
Original Article published by James Day on PS News.
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