Kate Dawson

Kate Dawson is an experienced professional specializing in human resources and community development. Currently serving as the Big Issue Vendor Support Coordinator at Woden Community Service since January 2019 and Director at Common Ground Canberra since March 2015, Kate has a strong background in workforce design and strategic HR capabilities. Previous roles include Assistant Director Workforce Design at the Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection, where Kate developed an organization design process and contributed to workforce planning. Additionally, Kate held various positions at the Australian Taxation Office, Australian Public Service Commission, and Department of Defence of Australia, focusing on diversity and organizational performance. Academic qualifications include a Master's in International and Community Development from Deakin University and an MBA in Human Resources Management from Southern Cross University.