Tag: Appointments

Gig Guide: Digital health agency finds new CDO at ACT Health

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Australia’s new digital health agency chief digital officer is Peter O’Halloran, who vacates the role of ACT Health chief information officer after nearly six and a half years. Mr O’Halloran...

Gig Guide: Larry Marshall now AmCham chair

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Outgoing CSIRO chief executive Dr Larry Marshall has been appointed the chair of the American Chamber of Commerce in Australia. Dr Marshall has been the longest serving CSIRO chief...

Gig Guide: Industry department finalises executive line up

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The Department of Industry, Science, and Resources has made three executive appointments at the deputy secretary level, all of which have transferred from senior executive service band two roles...

Gig Guide: Defence seeks new CIO

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The Department of Defence has begun searching for a new chief information officer to lead its ICT strategic direction, although incumbent Stephen Pearson is yet to vacate the role....

Gig Guide: Industry mandarin appointed climate ambassador

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Experienced Industry department official Kristin Tilley has been appointed Australia’s first Ambassador for Climate Change since 2014, replacing the former Ambassador for the Environment. Ms Tilley was previously the...

NDIA gets a new CEO and chair, Napthine returned to board

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The agency tasked with overseeing the $30 billion National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has a new chief executive and chair after going several months without its two most senior...

Gig Guide: Vic gov’t CISO seconded to state Justice dept

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Victoria’s government chief information security officer has been seconded to the state’s Department of Justice and Community Safety after five years at the Department of Premier and Cabinet. John...

Gig Guide: Tritium picks new CFO

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Electric Vehicle charging firm Tritium has recruited Rob Topol as a senior executive who will replace current chief financial officer Michael Hipwood in September. Mr Topol moves from his...

Gig Guide: Google Research Australia appoints its co-leads

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Google has appointed Dr Grace Chung and Professor Peter Bartlett as the new co-leads of Google Research Australia. Their roles include overseeing the Google Research Hub based in Sydney...