This event is for First Nations people at Band 1 and above

About this event

Are you an Aboriginal leader interested in tips and tricks to help build your public sector career?

Would your work benefit if you had a network of Aboriginal leaders across the sector to offer insights and advice?

At this event, Mandy Young, Deputy Secretary and Chief Operating Officer for Customer Service, and Famey Williams, Chief Executive of the Aboriginal Housing Office, will discuss the barriers facing Aboriginal leaders in progressing their public sector careers.  They will offer ideas and solutions to support your career progression and reflect on the opportunities the sector has in building a strong cohort of Aboriginal leaders.

IPAA NSW aims to support the growth of Aboriginal leaders in senior executive positions in the NSW public sector. Our work is focused on nurturing a supportive community where Aboriginal leaders can connect with one another, share experiences, and collaborate on solutions. 

What will you gain?

Connect with other Aboriginal leaders over a drink and canapes. 

Hear from the speakers’ experience and share your own ideas and experiences to empower others.

Build your professional network to help support you in developing your public sector career. 

Speaker

Mandy Young
Deputy Secretary and Chief Operating Officer
Customer Service

Mandy Young was appointed as the Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Secretary for the Department of Customer Service in September 2022.

Prior to this, Mandy was the Executive Director, Partnerships, Projects, and Insights at Service NSW where she was responsible for driving customer and government outcomes in partnership with other government agencies, NGOs, and private sector organisations. 

With a NSW Public Sector career spanning over 20 years, Mandy has dedicated her career to driving better outcomes for people and communities, improving service delivery, and implementing large-scale socioeconomic and justice changes for the citizens of NSW.

Mandy has diverse leadership and public sector experience, having held Executive Director and Deputy Secretary roles within the NSW Department of Communities and Justice and its predecessor agencies.

Mandy holds a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of New South Wales.

Famey Williams
Chief Executive
Aboriginal Housing Office

Famey is a proud Githabul woman (Mother’s country); with connections to Gomeroi country (Father’s country), has more than 18 years’ experience working with Aboriginal communities across NSW in senior government and non-for-profit organisations. 

Her roles at the AHO include Acting Chief Executive and Deputy Secretary, Director of Housing and Client Services among other roles.

Raised on Gumbaynggirr Country of the mid-North Coast of NSW, Famey’s childhood and family have influenced her career and she takes those lessons into all her professional interactions with a broad range of stakeholders.

How to register

If you are a NSW public sector employee, click here to become an Affiliate membership free of charge.

A link to the event will be sent to those who have registered the day before the event.

Event Details

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