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Learn from one of Australia’s eminent public service leaders at our upcoming Secretary Series.

Rob Heferen is Australia’s 13th Commissioner of Taxation, leading the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). He has had a long career in the Australian Public Service with diverse experience across policy development and program delivery in a range of portfolios – from the ATO to the Commonwealth Treasury.

In this keynote address and Q&A, he will talk about his experience leading one of Australia’s most trusted public sector agencies, what got him to where he is today, and what the ATO priorities are for the coming years.

Who is this for?

  • Aspiring public sector leaders who:
    • want to build their leadership skills
    • want to hear stories of leadership success
  • ATO staff who:
    • are keen to dig deeper into the priorities of the agency
    • build strategic edge within their organisational context
  • Public sector media
  • Public sector academics with a focus on leadership or taxation issues.

Event Details

Event date

Wednesday 01 October 2025 9:30 am - 11:40 am

Member ticket

Free

Non-member ticket

$50

Venue

Australian Taxation Office

Speakers

  • Rob Heferen image
    Rob Heferen

    Commissioner of Taxation
    Registrar of the Australian Business Register, Australian Business Registry Services, and Register of Foreign Ownership of Australian Assets

  • Jacqui Curtis image
    Jacqui Curtis

    Chief Operating Officer (COO)
    Enterprise Strategy and Corporate Operations (ESCO) group
    Australian Taxation Office

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