Secretary
Kiersten Fishburn is the Secretary of the Department of Planning and Environment. In her role, Kiersten oversees a diverse portfolio spanning our natural resources and the environment, heritage, planning, land and housing, and local government.
Kiersten has worked in the public service for two decades, across multiple portfolios and two tiers of government.
She brings great enthusiasm and energy to her roles. She’s widely ambitious and passionate about delivering thriving environments, communities and helping NSW achieve its full potential.
Most recently, Kiersten was Deputy Secretary, Cities & Active Transport at Transport for NSW, focusing on ensuring our cities and neighbourhoods are integrated with transport, making places, streets and open spaces functional, beautiful, inclusive and inviting for all to enjoy.
Prior to joining Transport, Kiersten led the Planning Delivery Unit (PDU) in the Department of Planning Industry and Environment. She was also the CEO of Liverpool City Council, and held leadership roles with Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre and Accessible Arts and City of Sydney.
Our leadership team
The leadership team brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in urban and regional planning, natural resources, environment, heritage, Aboriginal and social housing, and governance.
The team sets the strategic direction for the cluster, delivering an integrated approach across the department to support the efficient and effective delivery of government priorities for NSW.
Dr Liz Develin |
Atticus Fleming AM |
Chris Hanger Chief Executive Officer, Greater Cities Commission |
Mel Hawyes |
Somerset Hoy |
Amanda Jones |
Bianca Jordaan |
Amanda McCarthy |
Shaun Smith |
Anne Skewes A/Chief Executive Officer, Western Parkland City Authority |
Leon Walker |
Brett Whitworth |
Key functions and executives
The cluster has a diverse portfolio with over 8,000 employees and around $81 billion of state assets.
Key groups, agencies and functions | Executives |
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Monica Gibson, A/Deputy Secretary Amanda Fairley, Deputy Secretary David Gainsford, Deputy Secretary Abbie Galvin, Executive Director Hannah Shalbaf, A/Executive Director Tom Loomes, Executive Director Independent Planning Commission | |
Atticus Fleming, A/Coordinator General Naomi Stephens, A/Deputy Secretary Brendan Bruce, Deputy Secretary Mia Garrido, Executive Director Sam Kidman, Executive Director Suzie Christensen, Chief Executive Erin Giuliani, Chief Executive | |
NSW Environment Protection Authority (NSW EPA) | Tony Chappel, Chief Executive Officer |
Amanda Jones, Deputy Secretary Jason Gordon, A/Chief Executive Officer Kaia Hodge Madeleine Mispel Graham Attenborough Mitchell Isaacs Grant Barnes, Chief Regulatory Officer | |
Homes, Property and Development | Leon Walker, Deputy Secretary, Dr Liz Develin, Chief Executive Officer Valentina Misevska, Chief Executive Michael Wheatley, A/Chief Executive Famey Williams, Chief Executive Neisha D’Souza, Executive Director Stace Fishwick, Executive Director Vy Nguyen, Executive Director Stewart McLachlan, |
Melanie Hawyes, Deputy Secretary Jennifer Hickey, Chief Executive Mark DeWeerd, Executive Director Anita Mitchell, Chief Executive Susan Lee, Chief Operating Officer | |
Brett Whitworth, Deputy Secretary | |
Western Parkland City Authority | Anne Skewes, A/Chief Executive Officer |
Greater Cities Commission | Chris Hanger, Chief Executive Officer Petra Andren, Head of Innovation Districts Stephanie Barker, Head of Strategic Planning |
Corporate functions | Shaun Smith, Chief Operating Officer Chris Martin, Chief Financial Officer Bianca Jordaan, Chief Digital and Information Officer Caroline Myers, Executive Director Kyleigh Laughlan, Executive Director Rochelle Davis, Executive Director Mileva Strachov, A/Executive Director Adam Wellings, A/Executive Director |
Somerset Hoy, Acting General Counsel, Deputy Secretary Madeleine Thomas, Deputy General Counsel Brendon Jenkins, A/Deputy General Counsel Simonne Daly, Executive Director | |
Office of the Secretary Belinda Padovan-Court, Executive Director |