About Donna Scott
Donna has over three decades of experience working at senior levels of government, as a social policy consultant in the private sector, and most recently as an independent consultant to government and Non-Government Organisations. Her work with Not-For-Profit bodies includes collaboration with Indigenous organisations on a range of social and environmental projects and reviews.
A clear and confident communicator across mediums and to a wide diversity of audiences, Donna is guided by the principle that no issue is so complex or technical that it cannot be conveyed simply and clearly.
She is a strong strategic thinker, with a demonstrated ability to get to the core of complex problems and lead the development of strategic yet practical responses.
Her methodologies for undertaking an assignment are clear, logical, and tailored to deliver the information and analysis required.
Donna builds productive and respectful relationships with stakeholders from all backgrounds, as well as forging strong connections with colleagues.
She is strongly driven to get things done and has a proven track record of always delivering a quality product, whether the task is developing new policy in a sensitive area, conducting an evaluation, or creating a strategic plan or business case.
Key Skills & Experience
- A breadth of experience that ranges from leading performance audits, through designing new social policy and legislation, to undertaking complex community consultations.
- A strong track record of always delivering a quality product, whether the task be developing new policy in a sensitive area, an evaluation, strategic plan or business case, and a drive to get things done.
- In depth knowledge of government processes, from budget bids to design of new legislation, and informed appreciation of trends in public sector management.
- Extensive experience at executive level across a range of portfolios at the State Government level, including central agency (Premier’s Department), environment, justice, education, health and human services.
- A strong background in building evaluation frameworks n various social policy positions an as an Executive at the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office.
Qualifications
- Master of Public Policy (University of Melbourne)
- Bachelor of Arts (University of Melbourne)
- ANZSOG Executive Fellows Program
- Committee Member of local Neighbourhood House organisation, which offers education, employment linking and other services