Organisation Chart

 

Official Secretary to the Governor-General
Stephen Brady
Deputy Official Secretary
Mark Fraser
Strategic Communications Adviser
Niree Creed

Director
Executive and Protocol Branch
Pamela O'Grady

Director
Honours and Awards Branch

Sharon Prendergast
Director
Corporate Services Branch

Karen Baker
Chief Finance Officer
Chandy Paul
 
 
 
 
 
 Operations Manager
Paul Singer
Assistant Director
Order of Australia

Elizabeth Mitchell
Manager
Human Resources

Kerry Cox
 
 
 
 
 
Events Manager
Nathan McKenzie
Assistant Director
Awards, Decorations and Administration

Debbie Bowden
Manager IT
Clement Tyhuis
Manager Household Operations
Lynette Mace
 
 
Manager
Property and Services

Harriet Spring
  
Provides direct support to the Governor-General through the management, planning and implementation of Their Excellencies’ forward programme of national and international engagements, liaises with external organisations, provides policy advice, writes speeches and briefs, and replies to representations from the public.
Manages Government House and Admiralty House household operations.
Receives and researches nominations for the conferral of honours and awards on Australians who distinguish themselves in service to the community and the nation, and supports the two honours advisory councils that make recommendations to the Governor-General.

Provides governance advice and corporate services and support to the Office, for the efficient and effective conduct of its operations and to meet external requirements. Manages the two heritage official properties, physical security arrangements and congratulatory messages.