Learn what inspires and motivates the Chief Executive of SIRA

Is this event for you?

Do you want to understand our leaders’ priorities so you can do your job better? 

Do you aspire towards leadership and want to build your understanding of what you need to be successful?

Join us for our 35th On the Couch with Mandy Young, Chief Executive of SIRA.

 To ensure the conversation is frank and honest, we do not record these events, so register now to hear Mandy’s exclusive insights.

What will you gain?

This informal interview will explore Mandy’s career path, influences and priorities, and her views on the future of NSW and the public sector.

You will have an opportunity to ask Mandy directly about issues that matter to you during this live event.

Don’t miss this event if you want personal insights from our public sector leaders on what makes them tick.

Sponsorship Acknowledgment

Speaker

Mandy Young
Chief Executive of SIRA & IPAA NSW Council Member
Customer Service

Mandy is a proud Aboriginal woman whose mob is Gamilaroi (Quirindi in North West NSW). 
 
Mandy Young was appointed the Chief Executive of the State Insurance Regulatory Authority on 10 June 2024. 
 
Prior to this, Mandy was the Deputy Secretary and Chief Operating Officer for the Department of Customer Service responsible for enabling 14,000 staff in multiple portfolio agencies with responsibility for a $4b budget. She drove significant reforms across corporate functions to better enable portfolio agencies to deliver to the citizens of NSW.

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 Departments of Customer Service and Communities and Justice and its predecessor agencies. 
 
Mandy holds a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of New South Wales. 

Facilitator

Natalie Micarone (Archer)
Co-founder and Director
Bendelta

Natalie is a Director and co-founder of Bendelta. She is a practice area expert in Strategy and Organisational Alignment, working with the Boards and senior executive teams of many of Australia’s leading organisations to create transformational results. Natalie is also a Certified Master Coach with the Behavioural Coaching Institute.

Based out of Bendelta’s Sydney office, Natalie works with clients across a broad range of sectors including media, professional services, government agencies and major listed corporates. She assists clients with both business review and strategy formulation, as well as with the practicalities of making change work, including the coaching of senior executives to achieve optimal effectiveness.

Previous to Bendelta, Natalie spent five years working in management consultancy, based out of New Zealand and Australia. She holds degrees in Management and Psychology, both from the University of Auckland.

How to register

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Event Details

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