James Lawson

James Lawson is an experienced professional currently serving as the Strategy and Planning Manager at Aurecon since July 2024, focusing on IT strategy and transformation for 2024 and 2025. Lawson holds a Non Executive Board Member position at Sparkways and previously acted as the Interim Executive Director for VTAC Incorporation Business Readiness, successfully overseeing the establishment of corporate services for the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre. Previous roles include Head of Operations and Experience at the Energy and Water Ombudsman (Victoria), Director and Registrar for Births, Deaths and Marriages in the Department of Justice and Community Safety, and various managerial positions within the Victorian government, focusing on emergency management and innovations. Educational credentials include multiple advanced degrees in public administration and law from notable institutions.