Tag: The Gig Guide

The Gig Guide: New acting national data commissioner named

Posted on   |  by Trish Everingham
The federal government has a new acting national data commissioner in Andrew Lalor, who takes up the key role after a stint at the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing....

The Gig Guide: SA govt appoints first Office for AI director

Posted on   |  by Trish Everingham
The South Australian government has appointed experienced mandarin Peter Meere as the inaugural director of the state’s newly established Office for Artificial Intelligence. Mr Meere joined the office earlier...

The Gig Guide: Sarah Jones joins AICD as head of education

Posted on   |  by Trish Everingham
Sydney School of Entrepreneurship chief executive Sarah Jones has joined the Australian Institute of Company Directors as its group head of education. Dr Jones takes on the role at...

Gig Guide: National science council gets two new members

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Two Australian scientists with distinguished careers in genetics and molecular biology have taken up a seat on the federal government’s peak science and technology advisory council. Professor Archa Fox...

The Gig Guide: New Innovation minister in SA cabinet reshuffle

Posted on   |  by Trish Everingham
A major South Australian cabinet reshuffle announced Friday has elevated trade unionist Joe Szakacs to Minister for Industry, Innovation & Science. The changes were triggered by deputy premier and the...

The Gig Guide: Finance reshuffle puts IT veteran at helm

Posted on   |  by Trish Everingham
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has appointed Matt Yannopoulos as secretary of the Department of Finance, placing a career public servant with a strong IT and digital background at the helm...

The Gig Guide: Microsoft names its new A/NZ chief

Posted on   |  by Trish Everingham
Jane Livesey has been appointed managing director of Microsoft Australia and New Zealand, marking a major leadership shift for the global tech giant’s regional operations. Ms Livesey, who has...

The Gig Guide: WA names Science and Technology Council members

Posted on   |  by Trish Everingham
The Western Australian government has appointed a new 13-member Science and Technology Council to steer the growth of the state’s research and innovation ecosystem. Chaired by newly appointed WA...