Secretary, Rob Stefanic
Mr Rob Stefanic was appointed Secretary of DPS in December 2015, after 19
years’ experience in the parliamentary service at the NSW Parliament. As
head of the NSW Department of Parliamentary Services for over four and a
half years, he implemented service reforms and oversaw a major program of
capital works. Mr Stefanic forged a strong cooperative relationship with the
parliamentary departments to develop successive strategic plans for the
Parliament and to achieve ‘whole of parliament’ outcomes. Prior to this, he
served as Chief Information Officer for the department, overseeing the
delivery of ICT, library, archival and Hansard services to the NSW Parliament.
Prior to joining DPS in NSW, Mr Stefanic worked for the Department of the
Legislative Council at the NSW Parliament where he held a number of senior
positions including that of Clerk Assistant, leading the corporate support
function and Committee Secretary for various standing and select committees.
Before working in the parliamentary environment he worked in the chartered
accounting and legal fields. Mr Stefanic has a Bachelor of
Commerce, Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and Executive Master of Public Administration degrees.
Parliamentary Librarian, Dr Dianne Heriot
Dr Dianne Heriot was appointed as Parliamentary Librarian in May 2012, and
subsequently appointed for a second term in May 2017. Prior to that, she was
Assistant Secretary of the Research Branch of the Parliamentary Library.
Dr Heriot has many years’ experience in senior management positions in the
Australian Public Service including in the Attorney-General’s
Department and the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. She has a
Bachelor of Arts (Hons), Master of Arts (Medieval Studies) and Doctor of
Philosophy in Literature.
Chief Information Officer, Antony Stinziani
The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is responsible for all ICT services
across the Parliament and electorate offices. Mr Antony Stinziani commenced
as the CIO at DPS in November 2017. Previously Mr Stinziani served in the
role of CIO at Geoscience Australia. Mr Stinziani has more than 25 years of
experience in government ICT and a strong track record of leadership with a
focus on strategic alignment and transformation of ICT. Mr
Stinziani is responsible for the current Parliament of Australia ICT
Strategic Plan 2013–18 and for the
development and implementation of the new Australian Parliament Digital
Strategy 2019–22.
Mr Stinziani holds a degree in public sector management and ICT and is a
graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He is also member
of the Carers ACT Board of Directors and Carers Australia Board of Directors.
From 1 July 2017 until 10 November 2017 the position of A/g Chief Information
Officer was held by Ian McKenzie.
First Assistant Secretary, Paul Cooper
Mr Paul Cooper was appointed First Assistant Secretary, Building and Security
Division in July 2017. Prior to this he had been acting in the role since
June 2016. Previously, Mr Cooper served in the role of Assistant
Secretary, Security Branch. Prior to these DPS roles, Mr Cooper occupied
various roles within the Attorney-General’s portfolio. Mr
Cooper is an experienced SES officer with an extensive background in
security issues and people management.
Chief Operating Officer, Cate Saunders
Ms Cate Saunders was appointed as Chief Operating Officer in December 2017.
Before joining DPS, Ms Saunders was head of the People and Culture
Branch at the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and prior to this she
was Chief Operating Officer at the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary
Medicines Authority (APVMA). Over an eight year period, Ms Saunders held
a number of senior positions with the Australian Federal
Police (AFP). Prior to joining the Australian Public Service in 2000, Ms
Saunders worked in the private sector for Coopers and Lybrand and Ernst
& Young.
Ms Saunders is a member of the Institute of Chartered
Accountants and a graduate of the Institute of
Company Directors.
From 1 July 2017 until 6 December 2017 the position of Chief Operating
Officer, was held by Myra Croke PSM.