Institute of Public Administration Australia (ACT) Limited

David Hazlehurst started as CEO of Services Australia in January 2024, bringing expertise in customer centred digital services, program delivery, whole of government stakeholder partnerships, and a career spanning social and economic portfolios across the Australian Public Service.

David was previously Head of Secretariat for two major reviews: the National Disability Insurance Scheme Review and the myGov user audit, advising on the future of these essential Australian government services.

David held Deputy Secretary roles at the Department of Agriculture, Water, and Environment, the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, and the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, as well as Interim CEO of the newly established Digital Transformation Office.

Earlier roles in the Australian Public Service include time leading the Higher Education Division in the Department of Education, Chief Adviser to the ‘Henry Review’ of Australia’s tax and transfer system in the Treasury, and leading the Families Group in the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs.

David has a Bachelor of Laws, a Bachelor of Economics, and a Masters of Public Policy, all from the Australian National University.