Western Australia’s recovery from COVID-19: Ms Sharyn O’Neill, State Recovery Controller – WA Public Sector Commissioner July 9, 2020 By Adele Hollywood July 2020 In this conversation, the Governor sat down with Ms Sharyn O’Neill, State Recovery Controller and WA Public Sector Commissioner to find out more about her background, her role as State Recovery Controller, and her thoughts on Western Australia’s recovery from COVID-19 including the health, economic and social impacts. “It is a great privilege to undertake this role to harness all the efforts and resources around recovery. I am very mindful of the responsibility I have to provide Western Australians with a way towards recovery that is practical and realistic. This is not just a job but also a personal commitment.” Ms O’Neill About the Commissioner Sharyn O’Neill was appointed as Commissioner on 30 July 2018 following 12 years as Director General of the Department of Education. She is the first woman to undertake the role. Ms O’Neill’s priority as Commissioner is to strengthen and unify the public sector to better serve the needs of the community. She is leading a major reform agenda with a focus on leadership, talent, diversity, workforce, integrity and capability. Ms O’Neill began her career as a teacher and deputy principal in country schools before moving to policy, governance and system leadership positions in education. She has a Master of Education (Education Administration and Policy). She was awarded the Institute of Public Administration Australia (WA) Patron’s Award in 2016 and the Australian College of Educators (WA) Medal in 2019. She is a Fellow of the Institute of Public Administration Australia and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. View all Conversations at Government House Post navigation Stream performances from local Perth musicians recorded in the Ballroom on Wednesday, 1st JulySold out “DivaLicious-Opera Rocks!” show entertains Perth theatre goers in the Government House Ballroom View all Articles