Rebecca Brown took on the role of Acting Director General at the Department of the Premier and Cabinet in March 2020. Prior to this appointment, Rebecca was the Director General of the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation, and as part of this role was also Chief Executive Officer of Tourism Western Australia.
Rebecca has worked across both Federal and State government agencies in a range of senior roles across revenue and economic policy, social policy, resourcing and performance. Most recently she oversaw the reform of the WA health system, including the establishment of a new governance model and the development of the Health Services Act 2016.
Rebecca has held senior positions at both WA Treasury and the WA Department of the Premier and Cabinet, where she oversaw key reforms between the public and non-profit community sectors.
Rebecca holds an Honours Degree in Economics from the University of Western Australia and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.