Consultant (Canberra)
Gerard is based in Canberra having recently retired as Deputy Secretary of the Commonwealth Environment Department. Gerard had a distinguished career in the Commonwealth Public Service and also worked as both Chief of Staff and as a consultant to Commonwealth Environment Ministers. He was awarded the Public Service Medal in 2007 for outstanding public service in the protection and conservation of Australia’s natural environment and cultural heritage.
Gerard has an intimate knowledge of the Commonwealth government and is an expert in EPBC processes and policy. He is available through Strategen to assist with strategic approvals, policy advice and peer review on EPBC matters.