David has over 35 years’ experience providing, leading, planning and direct delivery of human services in the NSW Public Sector in the following roles:
Over 18 years’ experience at Director and Executive Director level managing and collaborating with casework services in roles including:
NSW Statewide Director, Joint Investigation Response Team – responsible for delivery, with Police and Health, of a child protection services across NSW, where the child is also a victim of crime.
Director Community Services in several Regions – leading operations, managing quality, implementation of policy and practice initiatives and resolution of contentious issues.
Director Partnership and Planning – contracting and licensing with not for profit sector.
A/Regional Director, A/Executive Director Statewide Services, A/Dir. Reportable Conduct Unit
Front-line and middle management experience: Caseworker in out-of home care and child protection, Residential Care Social Worker, Child Protection Specialist, Manager Casework, Manager Client Services and NSW Principal Policy Officer Child Protection.
Principal Project Manager, Human Services Delivery in Rural and Remote NSW, 2008/09
Capability Summary
With extensive senior management experience in the human services public sector, consulting and as an accredited social worker David has experience in:
Executive leadership
Operational management
Policy and strategy development
Shaping strategic directions into high-quality guidelines and effective change strategies.
Report and proposal writing and editing
Review and evaluation
Superior skills and track record in complex assessment, investigations, conflict and complaint resolution Stakeholder engagement and management.
Qualifications and affiliations
Bachelor and Master of Social Work, University of Sydney
Member of Australian Association of Social Workers
Step by Step training - complex carer assessments – Centre for Community Welfare Training
Cert IV in Government Investigations – Australian Security and Investigations Institute
Institute of Executive Coaching and Leadership – accredited executive coach
Australian Institute of Company Directors
Member of the Department of Communities and Justice Independent Assessors Panel
Pro Bono work David is involved in:
Member of Professional Advisory Group, NSW Children’s Court Clinic.
Secretary, Australian Association of Social Workers. Social Workers in Private Practice NSW
Justice of the Peace, NSW, No. 128046