Dean has over 20 years’ experience in the private and public sectors including defence and resources. After serving in the Royal Australian Navy, Dean worked in offshore exploration before joining the Queensland public service. Dean has been leading reforms at Queensland’s safety and health regulator for the resources industry in response to occupational lung disease and more recently RSHQ’s regulatory approach to psychosocial hazards. Dean holds a Masters Degree in Coastal Management, Bachelors Degree in Chemistry and Oceanography and Graduate Certificate in Public Sector Management.