Elizabeth has extensive national experience in social policy and service delivery coupled with a solid track record of achievement at senior levels within Government, community services, early learning and care and Ministerial offices.
In her current role as CEO and Executive Director of the Early Learning and Care Council of Australia, she represents the nation’s largest providers of early learning and care services who deliver over 25 percent of services across metropolitan, regional, rural, and remote locations across Australia.
Elizabeth’s has held senior positions at UnitingCare NSW, ACT, KU Children’s Services, MacDonnell Regional Council Central Australia, Northern Territory Department of Education, and academic positions at Charles Sturt University, Western Sydney University and TAFE. Elizabeth is co-author on a seminal Australian and New Zealand academic text, Programming and Planning in Early Childhood Settings, currently in its 8th edition.
Elizabeth is a Non-Executive Director of Learning Links, a charitable not-for-profit organisation providing education and support services to children with learning disabilities and difficulties.
Elizabeth has completed the AICD Company Director’s Course, partially completed a Master of Business (UNSW) and holds a Bachelor of Education with Distinction (CSU).
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