Creating the Tech Foundation to Enable Modern Digital Service Delivery: Unpacking Emerging 2026 Priorities - Jarrod Cowley-Grimmond - Episode 155
Speaking from the perspective of a non-technologist, Jared Cowley Grimmond, Deputy Director General for Water Resource Management, shares the Department’s ongoing digital transformation journey in Queensland. He highlights the importance of getting the foundations right—modernising legacy systems, moving to cloud platforms, and creating online portals—while ensuring services remain accessible for all citizens, not just digital users. Jared emphasises the role of people and focus in making transformation stick: aligning staff, listening to customers, starting small, and learning from both successes and failures. From staff-driven innovations and AI tools for water mapping to lessons learned from other states, his message is clear—digital transformation is as much about culture, collaboration, and governance as it is about technology. Jarrod Cowley-Grimmond (Deputy Director-General, Water Resource Management, Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers) For more great insights head to www.PublicSectorNetwork.co
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Insights from a Digital Transformation Advisor - Michelle Simpson - Episode 154
In this episode, we catch up with Michelle Simpson, Strategic Technology Advisor, Office of Digital Government, Department of Premier and Cabinet WA as she dives into the biggest hurdles agencies are facing right now—and more importantly, how to tackle them head-on. From the power of transparency and smarter vendor management, to making the most of the Assurance Review and other Digital Government support, you’ll hear practical insights that can turn challenges into opportunities for success. Michelle Simpson, Strategic Technology Advisor, Office of Digital Government, Department of Premier and Cabinet WA For more great insights head to www.PublicSectorNetwork.co
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Building the Shield: AI and Automation in Public Sector Transformation - Dan Wilkens - Episode 153
Join Amanda Garcia and Dan Wilkins, CISO for the Arizona Department of Economic Security, as they explore the intersection of AI, automation, and collaboration in public sector cybersecurity. Dan shares practical strategies for building a proactive defense, leveraging emerging tech, and fostering the partnerships essential for resilience in an evolving threat landscape. Dan Wilkens, Chief Information Security Officer, Arizona Department of Economic Security For more great insights head to www.PublicSectorNetwork.co
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AI Unlocked: From Data to Government Insights - Dony Alex - Episode 152
In this episode, Dony Alex, Director of the Data Centre of Excellence with the Government of Alberta, discusses how sustainable data platforms and federated ecosystems can transform siloed information into AI-ready products. He explores the challenges of data governance, the balance between innovation and responsible controls, and how generative AI is democratizing access to insights. Tune in to discover actionable takeaways for building a collaborative data culture and learn why governments can’t afford to fall behind in the race to turn data into impact. Dony Alex, Director – Data Centre of Excellence, Ministry of Technology and Innovation, Government of Alberta For more great insights head to www.PublicSectorNetwork.co
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Cyber-resilience, fostering skills development and supporting diversity - Stephen Woods - Episode 151
In this episode, Stephen Woods from the WA Department of Justice explores why cyber resilience is essential for protecting sensitive public data and services. He breaks resilience into four stages—anticipate, withstand, recover, and adapt—emphasising that cyberattacks are inevitable, but preparation and testing make the difference. From regional connectivity challenges to incident simulations like the Corporate Compromise Game, Stephen shows how planning, collaboration, and transparency strengthen response. He also highlights diversity as a superpower—with varied perspectives, cultural insights, and neurodiverse talent improving detection, decision-making, and innovation. His core message: resilience isn’t just about technology, it’s about people, culture, and trust. Stephen Woods, Chief Information Security Officer, Department of Justice WA For more great insights head to www.PublicSectorNetwork.co
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