Institute of Public Administration Australia (ACT) Limited

Maree Bridger is a former senior executive of the Australian Public Service, most recently serving as Chief Operating Officer at the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts. Over her career, she has held senior leadership roles across transport policy, digital transformation, human services and national security, and has led major machinery‑of‑government changes, national reform programs and service delivery transformations.

Maree is passionate about strengthening public sector capability to deliver for the community, with a particular focus on effective governance, organisational performance and translating policy intent into practical outcomes. She holds a Bachelor of Economics from the Australian National University, is a Certified Practicing Accountant, and completed an Executive MBA at the Australian Graduate School of Management. Maree continues to contribute to the public sector as a Councillor of the Institute of Public Administration Australia.