The Victorian Public Sector Commission is sad to announce that Adam Fennessy PSM will be leaving his role as Victorian Public Service Commissioner to take on the role of CEO and Dean of the Australia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG).

Adam joined the Commission in July 2020 and has since worked to support the integrity, diversity, and performance of the public sector. Previously he spent four years as Secretary of the Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning and prior to that the Department of Environment and Primary Industries. Adam has worked in the private sector as a partner with advisory firm Ernst & Young. Adam has served on several boards including the Institute of Public Administration Australia (Victoria), Infrastructure Victoria, Monash Sustainable Development Institute, Melbourne Sustainable Society Institute and Women and Leadership Australia.

Adam’s last day with the Commission will be Friday 16 September 2022.

Acting arrangements will be confirmed shortly ahead of a recruitment process.