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Women in the Tasmanian State Service

The Tasmanian State Service offers a wide range of diverse and exciting career opportunities across Tasmania.

The 16 inspirational women who share their stories in this publication represent the valued contribution that many women make across the State Service. At varying levels in the Service, and at different stages in their careers, they are all undertaking work that makes Tasmania a better place to live, makes a difference in people’s lives and delivers valuable services to the community.

‘Women in the Tasmanian State Service’ (also available as a PDF) highlights the diversity and richness a career in the Tasmanian State Service can offer and aims to inspire and influence a variety of women, including their aspirations, career choices and attitudes about non-traditional careers.

Read our stories

Anita Yan
Information and Program Manager for the Land Tasmania Division,
DPIPWE

Fiona Barber
Manager Better Business,
Tourism Tasmania

Nicky Corbett
Conservation Project Officer,
Port Arthur Historic Site

Jenny Dodd
Chief Executive Officer,
TasTAFE

Franny Dorney
Graduate Policy Officer,
Tasmanian State Service Graduate Program
 Alisa Denne
Manager, Sports Programs,
Tasmanian Institute of Sport

Dr Jodi Glading
Deputy Chief Medical Officer,
Department of Health

Kate Garvey
Manager of Partnership Development,
Public Health Services

Geraldine Hayes
Superintendent,
Launceston Reception Prison

Colleen Horton
Deputy Manager, House Services,
Launceston General Hospital

Alex Irwin
Senior Manager, Financial Audit Services,
Tasmanian Audit Office

Sandra Onn
Station Officer,
Tasmania Fire Service

Delia Summers
Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer (BSW),
Launceston General Hospital

Donna Stanley
Project Manager, East Coast Projects,
Parks and Wildlife Service

Robyn Trdin
Senior IT Support Officer,
Department of Education

Ginna Webster
Secretary,
Department of Communities Tasmania

Acknowledgement

This publication is possible because of the participation of the women who generously shared their stories and the support of their workplaces.

‘Women in the Tasmanian State Service Career Narratives’ was commissioned by the Head of the State Service as part of the Heads of Departments’ commitment to Gender Diversity in the Tasmanian State Service. Narratives were collected by  
Dr Meraiah Foley - UNSW Canberra, Public Service Research Group, School of Business, June 2018.

Department of Premier and Cabinet State Service Management Office
Phone: 6232 7040
Email: ssmo@dpac.tas.gov.au
Web: http://www.dpac.tas.gov.au/divisions/ssmo
Published March 2019