Brigid Monagle
Pronoun
Commissioner
Victorian Public Sector Commission
Brigid Monagle was appointed as Victorian Public Sector Commissioner in February 2023.
She is a senior public servant who previously acted as Secretary for the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH).
Previously, Brigid was the Associate Secretary at DFFH and held several Deputy Secretary roles at DFFH; as well as at the former Department of Health and Human Services; and the Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC).
She holds a Master of Public Policy and a Bachelor of Arts (Hons).
Her work is driven by the VPSC’s vision of a future focused, trusted and high-performing public sector for all Victorians. She is a champion of the public sector; its work and its people.
SESSIONS
Day 1
9:30
C-Suite Panel: The Leadership Balancing Act
How are c-suite leaders adapting their leadership to meet the moment? This panel brings together senior executives to discuss the top trends keeping them up at night – from AI integration and workforce transformation to global instability and cost constraints.
What trends are keeping leaders up at night, and where are they placing their boldest bets?
How AI is reshaping productivity expectations and leadership priorities
Turning AI anxiety into advantage across your organisation through mindset, clarity and upskilling
Strategies for managing fatigue, maintaining trust, and building resilience in high-pressure environments to ensure long-term business performance and adaptability
Moderator: Brigid Monagle, Commissioner, Victorian Public Sector Commission
Lisa Chiba, Managing Director, Momentum Energy
Caroline Rawlinson, Chief Financial and Operational Officer, Culture Amp
Giles Thompson, Chief Executive Officer, VicRoads
Ryan Baker, Chief Operating Officer, Bunnings