Delivery and Strategy Branch – Tracks and resolves delivery of priority government initiatives and works with policy branches to support strategic policy development of cross-portfolio issues. The branch comprises two areas: Delivery Tracking, which monitors implementation of government priority initiatives and supports identification and resolution of risks and blockages, including through supporting the relevant Cabinet Committee; and Strategy, which provides surge support through a… Show more Delivery and Strategy Branch – Tracks and resolves delivery of priority government initiatives and works with policy branches to support strategic policy development of cross-portfolio issues. The branch comprises two areas: Delivery Tracking, which monitors implementation of government priority initiatives and supports identification and resolution of risks and blockages, including through supporting the relevant Cabinet Committee; and Strategy, which provides surge support through a strategic engagement model with DPC policy branches and delivery agencies to resolve priority policy and delivery issues, as commissioned by DPC senior executives or the Premier. Show less

Supporting and leading a range of reforms and coordinating the development of strategies to improve Victoria’s economic performance.

Led a strategic review of VET funding

Manage economic policy issues for the Office of the Minister for Trade, Minister for Competitiveness and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Asian Century Policy, particularly those at the intersection of the domestic and global economy. Issues include:– Developing and implementing the Australia in the Asian Century White Paper; integrating firms into Asian production networks; growing sectors where Australia has a comparative advantage (e.g. sophisticated manufacturing, services and… Show more Manage economic policy issues for the Office of the Minister for Trade, Minister for Competitiveness and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Asian Century Policy, particularly those at the intersection of the domestic and global economy. Issues include:– Developing and implementing the Australia in the Asian Century White Paper; integrating firms into Asian production networks; growing sectors where Australia has a comparative advantage (e.g. sophisticated manufacturing, services and agriculture); linking innovation policy and export opportunities; productivity-related domestic polices; and foreign investment.• Consult with senior corporate, public service and diplomatic representatives, and ministers and their offices. • Speech writing and op-ed development. • Manage and advise Dr Emerson in his role as Chair of the Productivity Committee of Cabinet.• Manage and develop advisers and assistant advisers.• Acting Chief of Staff for periods of up to a month. Show less

Analyse drivers of Australia’s productivity growth and identify policy reforms. Publications:– “Australia’s Productivity Challenge” Feb 2011 report co-authored with Saul Eslake– “Losing the Productivity Race” The Australian Financial Review, 7 July 2011.

Work areas:International Economic PolicyStrategy and Delivery Divison

Macroeconomic Group, International Economy Division.Markets Group, Financial System Division.