Public Sector Advisory Panel

The Public Sector Advisory Panel is chaired by AHRI CEO and Managing Director, Sarah McCann-Bartlett MAHRI, FAICD.

The Public Sector Advisory Panel provides strategic insights and expert advice on emerging trends, challenges and priorities shaping the public sector, with a focus on workforce issues, employment practices and the evolving role of HR across government and public sector organisations.

Panel Chair:

Sarah McCann-Bartlett
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director

Sarah McCann-Bartlett is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the Australian HR Institute. She has global experience in membership and trade bodies and has held senior roles across a variety of sectors in Australia, the UK and the USA.

Previously, Sarah held the roles of Director General of the British Constructional Steelwork Association, Deputy Commissioner of the Victorian Building and Plumbing Commissions, and President and Group Manager, Americas at the Woolmark Company.

Sarah holds Commerce and Arts degrees from the University of Melbourne, an MBA from Monash University, and postgraduate qualifications in marketing. She is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Panel Members

Tim Abrahams CPHR, Assistant Secretary, People and Chief People Officer | Department of Health, Disability and Ageing

Leanne Blackley CPHR, COO | Comcare

Deborah Blackman FCPHR, Professor of Public Sector Strategy Management | University of NSW

Jasna Blackwell CPHR, Chief People Officer and Chief Risk Officer | Department of Education

Belinda Casson MAHRI, Chief People Officer | Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade

Philippa Crome FCPHR, Executive Manager, Corporate Services | Civil Aviation Safety Authority

Nicole Deacon MAHRI, Director, People & Partnerships | Department of Human Services

Natalee George MAHRI, Executive Group Manager, Cultural Transformation Branch, Chief Ministers | Treasury and Economic Development Directorate

Nathan Hannigan CPHR, Assistant Secretary of People Safety, Support and Wellbeing | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment, and Water

Nicole Lisle CPHR, Director – Strategic HR Business Partner | Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry

Catherine McLachlan FCPHR, Chief People Officer, Human Resources Branch, Corporate Division, Business Enabling Services Group | Department of Finance

Hannah Noller CPHR, Director Recruitment and Entry Level Programs | Department of the Treasury

Erin Prothero FCPHR, Director, Workforce Capability and Design, People Strategy Branch, Australian Taxation Office

Carole Rowe FCPHR, Assistant Commissioner, SES Services and Leadership Branch | Australian Taxation Office

Gemma Smith CPHR, Assistant Secretary, Wage Implementation | Department of Education

Alison Stott FCPHR, APS Chief Negotiator | Australian Public Service Commission

Kim-Sherie Summers MAHRI, Executive Director People, Culture and Wellbeing | South Australia Police

Jo Talbot FCPHR, First Assistant Commissioner, Workplace Reform and Diversity | APS Commission

Robyn White CPHR, Assistant Secretary of People Branch, Department of Health | Disability and Ageing