John Neil has over two decades of experience in public service, currently serving as Branch Manager and Senior Advisor at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet since September 2013. Prior to this role, John was Director at the Australian Government Department of Finance from October 2010 to September 2013 and held positions as Advisor and Senior Advisor at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet from May 2006 to October 2010. John began their career as an Advisor at the Australian Government The Treasury from January 2002 to May 2006. Academic credentials include a Master's Degree in Political Theory from The London School of Economics and Political Science and a Graduate Diploma in Economics from The Australian National University, complemented by a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from the University of Sydney.