David Pattie

David Pattie has extensive experience in leadership roles within the Australian Government Department of Education, serving as First Assistant Secretary for various divisions, including People, Parliamentary and Communications, and Analysis and Data. Pattie has also managed substantial funding initiatives for schools, overseeing billions of dollars in grants and developing key policies related to education and student support. Prior to this, Pattie held managerial positions in the Department of Employment Education and Workplace Relations, focusing on income support programs with a significant budget. Experience in the Civil Aviation Safety Authority includes roles in safety promotion and standards development. Pattie holds a Master of Public Policy from Victoria University of Wellington and a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours from the University of Canterbury.