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GIW FED Innovation 2026: Building Capability for a Changing Workforce: Skills, AI and the Future of Work

This panel explores how the public sector is adapting workforce strategies to meet emerging capability demands and prepare for the future of work. The discussion will focus on priority skills for an AI-enabled public sector, evolving workforce pathways and reskilling approaches for 2026–2030, and how roles and tasks are being reshaped by technology.

Speakers Simon Booth, Catherine McLachlan, Shannan Quain & Sonia Eland
Published October 23, 2026
Country Australia
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Simon Booth

Executive Director, Jobs and Skills Australia

Catherine McLachlan

Chief People Officer, Department of Finance

Shannan Quain

Chief People Officer, Australian Digital Health Agency

Sonia Eland

Executive Vice President and Country Manager, ANZ, HCL Tech

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