Catherine is a lawyer and public sector leader with a demonstrated commitment to human rights, integrity and making a positive contribution to delivering public value. Catherine has been leading teams across the Victorian public service for over 15 years and is currently the Director of Police Policy and Strategy at the Department of Justice and Community Safety in Victoria. In this role, Catherine and their team provide direct support to the Minister for Police, lead the development of legislative and regulatory reform relevant to the police portfolio, and lead a myriad of projects and working groups with key stakeholders to bring about meaningful change.
Prior to this role, Catherine led the Human Rights legal practice at the Victorian Government Solicitor’s Office for over a decade, where they provided advice to the Attorney-General and departmental clients about obligations, risks and developments in relation to complex human rights and other public law issues. A highlight in that role was providing advice to government on the human rights compatibility of public health directions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2022, Catherine completed their Executive Master of Public Administration through the Australian and New Zealand School of Government, for which they are now an Alumni Ambassador.