From School Principal to Secretary of Education.

Is this event for you?

Are you keen to delve into the minds of the NSW public sectors most experienced leaders?

Join us for an evening of networking at an exclusive On the Couch with Secretary of NSW Education, Murat Dizdar.

During this live event, you’ll get the chance to ask Murat about the issues that matter to you. 

You’ll also have the opportunity to build cross-agency connections with your public sector peers over light canapes and refreshments. 

On The Couch events are an opportunity to hear about the influences and insights that have shaped the thinking and careers of NSW most senior public sector leaders. 

These discussions explore the person behind the leadership title and give you the chance to understand what has made them who they are and the perspectives they bring to their work.

If you work for Education, this event is free.

What will you gain?

This discussion will give you insights into the career path of one of NSW most unique public sector leaders. 

As Secretary of the NSW Department of Education, Murat Dizdar is responsible for a system that employs 95,000 teachers and school leaders across more than 2,200 schools and delivers high-quality education for more than 790,000 students. He’s also a former Public High School teacher and Principal who has never forgotten the impact that Mr Griffiths, Ms Johanson, Mr Baker and Mr Sturm had on his life as a young student at Fort Street High School.

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

Sponsorship Acknowledgment

Speaker

Murat Dizdar PSM
Secretary
Education

Murat Dizdar PSM is the Secretary of the NSW Department of Education, which delivers quality education and training services for the people of New South Wales. This includes the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) sector, government and non-government schools, and the Vocational Education and Training sector.

Murat’s career began as a social sciences teacher at Ashcroft High School. He has experience in a range of school leadership roles, including senior principal of Belmore and Punchbowl Boys High Schools.

Prior to commencing as Secretary, Murat co-led the School Performance division. This team provides support to 95,000 teachers and school leaders – across more than 2,200 schools – to deliver a high-quality education for more than 790,000 students.

Murat presided over the Bushfire Strategy that supported communities devastated by the 2019/2020 fires, as well as the Connected Communities directorate that strengthens the educational outcomes for Aboriginal students.

Murat holds a Bachelor of Education (Secondary Humanities) majoring in Economics and Geography from the University of Sydney and has undertaken a ‘Leadership for the 21st Century’ course at Harvard Kennedy School. He currently serves as Adjunct Professor in the School of Education at Western Sydney University.

He was awarded the Australia Day Public Service Medal in 2016, an Australian Council of Educational Leaders (ACEL) NSW Fellowship in 2019, an ACEL National Fellowship in 2020 and the Nanga Mai Department of Education and NSW AECG Inc Partnership Award 2021.

Murat is also a proud graduate of the NSW public education system. He never forgets the impact that Mr Griffiths, Ms Johanson, Mr Baker and Mr Sturm had on his life as a young student at Fort Street High School.

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

If you are a NSW public sector employee, you are eligible for Affiliate membership free of charge. Join IPAA today. 

Event Details

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