Katie Sampias is an experienced professional currently serving as an Assistant Director at the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care since March 2021, with prior experience as a Senior Compliance Analyst. Between April 2018 and February 2021, Katie took maternity leave while being self-employed. Previously, a short-term contract as a Dispute Resolution specialist was held at the Legal Services Board and Commissioner in early 2018. In 2017, Katie worked as a Senior Investigator for the Department of Education & Training, Victoria, focusing on internal fraud and corruption investigations. Earlier roles include Director of Marketing, Communications and Legal Standards at ContractRoom, and Investigative Lawyer at ASIC, where Katie led significant legal investigations. Initial legal experience was gained as a Solicitor at Coyne & Associates. Katie holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts from The University of Queensland, along with graduate diplomas in Professional Legal Education and Journalism.
