About the Public Service Commissioner

Find information about the Public Service Commissioner, their statutory role, term of office and professional background.
Headshot of the Public Service Commissioner, Kathrina Lo, wearing a purple blazer, smiling at the camera.

The Public Service Commissioner is appointed by the Governor as an independent office holder under section 9 of the Government Sector Employment Act 2013. The principal objectives and general functions of the Commissioner are set out in Part 3 of the GSE Act. The Commissioner holds the office for a term not exceeding 7 years.

Kathrina has held the office of Public Service Commissioner since April 2020, and her term will expire in April 2027. Kathrina has extensive public sector experience with both state and federal governments. She has held senior executive roles in the Department of Communities and Justice, former NSW Department of Justice, NSW Audit Office and NSW Information and Privacy Commission. Kathrina has qualifications in law and economics and is a Fellow of the Institute of Public Administration (IPAA) Australia, is on the board of the Australia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG) and is a member of Chief Executive Women. 

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