Adam Fennessy (pictured) has been named the new Victorian Public Sector Commissioner.
Minister for Government Services, Danny Pearson announced the appointment saying Mr Fennessy will be responsible for driving excellence in policy, service and administration across the public sector and will work to maintain the sector’s professionalism and integrity
“Adam Fennessy brings a great deal of executive experience – from public to private, State and Federal – that will be invaluable in his role as the new Commissioner,” Mr Pearson said.
“With more than 20 years of public sector experience under his belt, Mr Fennessy has championed a community-centred approach to public sector, with an emphasis on equality, ethics and integrity,” he said.
In a statement, the Commission said Mr Fennessy had served as Secretary of the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning and as an Executive Director at the Department of Premier and Cabinet.
“He has also had senior leadership positions within the private sector, including as Deputy President of the Victorian Branch of the Institute of Public Administration Australia,” the Commission said.
“Mr Fennessy is a member of the Male Champions of Change network, and was previously a board member of Infrastructure Victoria and an advisory board member to Women and Leadership Australia,” it said.
“In January 2018, Mr Fennessy was recognised for his service to the public sector with the award of a Public Service Medal.”
The Commission said that in addition to his role as the Victorian Public Sector Commissioner, Mr Fennessy would be a member of the Victorian Secretaries Board, which addresses issues and opportunities of strategic importance throughout the public sector.
Mr Fennessy, who succeeds Acting Commissioner Julia Griffith, will commence his appointment on 27 July.
