Rachael Jackson

Rachael Jackson is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in leadership and operational roles within various government agencies. Currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer at the National Indigenous Australians Agency since September 2019, Rachael coordinates the Commonwealth Government's response to social order issues in Alice Springs. Additionally, Rachael holds positions as Interim Chair of the Women's Legal Centre ACT & Region and General Manager at the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, focusing on people and planning since July 2018. With a background in business process transformation at the Australian Government Department of Finance and significant human resources leadership experience as Assistant Secretary at the Attorney-General's Department, Rachael has developed expertise in workforce planning and performance management. Rachael's early career includes serving as Executive Director of Governance at the Justice and Community Safety Directorate. Rachael holds an Executive Master of Public Administration from the Australia and New Zealand School of Government.