Leanne Blackley

Leanne Blackley has over 20 years of work experience in various roles within the Australian public service and government departments. Leanne is currently working as the Chief Operating Officer at Comcare since May 2022. Prior to that, they served as an Assistant Secretary at the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade from July 2019 to May 2022. Leanne also has experience working as an Assistant Secretary and Senior Director in the Australian Public Service. Additionally, they have held leadership positions at the Australian Government Department of Finance and the Department of Immigration and Citizenship. Leanne started their career as a Graduate at the ACT Government in 1998.

Leanne Blackley holds a PhD in History and Sociology from The Australian National University, which they completed from 1995 to 1998. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Honours degree in History and Sociology from the University of Wollongong from 1991 to 1994. In 2023, they attended the Australian Institute of Company Directors, though no specific degree or field of study is mentioned. Leanne also has certification in Organisational Coaching from the Institute of Executive Coaching and Leadership (IECL), with no specified dates.