Jodi Cassar PSM is a proud Kamilaroi/Gamilaroi woman. She was was born on Ngunnawal Country and has lived on Worimi lands for more than 40 years.
She brings more than 20 years of experience delivering complex reform across government, and is most recently acted as First Assistant Secretary in the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.
In this role she led national reforms including the implementation of Australia’s Disability Strategy and cross-government reporting on responses to the Disability Royal Commission.
In 2023, Ms Cassar was awarded the Public Service Medal for her outstanding leadership during the pandemic, including her work supporting people with disability, workers and carers, and helping accelerate vaccine access for vulnerable Australians.