Alumni
Advisory Council
A trusted voice for the alumni community.
Established in 2018, the ANZSOG Alumni Advisory Council (AAC) is the peak representative body for ANZSOG’s alumni community, representing more than 4,500 graduates across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.
The Council draws on the expertise and engagement of Alumni to ensure that this important community can influence the future direction of the school. In addition, the Council provides practice‑informed insights drawn from members lived experience across jurisdictions and agencies. This includes sharing perspectives on the changing nature of public service work, emerging system‑wide challenges, and the evolving needs of public sector leaders, informed by what alumni are experiencing and observing in real‑world contexts.
Council objectives
The Council is committed to building a strong, inclusive and engaged alumni community.
A strong and connected alumni community
Build and sustain a cohesive, engaged alumni network that connects leaders across jurisdictions, sectors and career stages, strengthening relationships and shared public purpose.
Two-way connection with the public sector
Foster meaningful, two‑way dialogue between alumni, ANZSOG executives and academics, and the public sector—ensuring insights from practice inform learning, policy and engagement.
High quality, high value alumni programs
Support the design and delivery of innovative, demand‑driven alumni programs and services that enhance leadership capability, ongoing learning and professional growth.
Inclusive, representative and influential engagement
Promote inclusive and representative alumni engagement while maintaining strong jurisdictional connections and partnerships with aligned agencies—strengthening advocacy for ANZSOG as a government‑owned, purpose‑driven institution.
Membership and governance
The Alumni Advisory Council represents alumni interests across all ANZSOG jurisdictions.
Council Leadership
Alumni Advisory Council members
The Alumni Advisory Council is made up of alumni leaders from across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, representing a broad range of public sector roles, jurisdictions and perspectives.