Nathan J Lester

Nathan J Lester currently serves as the Director of Work Health and Safety at the Department of Parliamentary Services, overseeing WHS and Rehabilitation functions. Previously, Lester held the position of Director, WHS at the National Indigenous Australians Agency, where leadership was provided to a skilled team and the internal COVID-19 response taskforce. Additional experience includes roles such as Assistant Director, Work Health and Safety at the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, and WHS Manager at Aboriginal Hostels Limited and the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Lester's early career included the position of WHS Assistant Director at the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, focusing on framework development and safety improvements. Educational qualifications include an Advanced Diploma in WHS, Lead Auditor certification for WHS Management Systems, and a Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety.