Wendy Ah Chin
Assistant Commissioner, First Nations & Cultural Capability
Wendy Ah Chin
She/Her
Assistant Commissioner, First Nations & Cultural Capability
Queensland Corrective Services
Wendy Ah Chin is an Assistant Commissioner, First Nations & Cultural Capability with Queensland Corrective Services. Originally from Mt. Isa, and a descendant from the Waanyi people in North West Queensland, Wendy is currently seconded to the Office of First Nations Engagement and Innovation within the Department of Premiers & Cabinet from the Department of Corrective Services (QCS).
As a senior Executive, Wendy has extensive experience working with the Queensland, Northern Territory and the Australian Government across the health, community and education portfolios. Prior to this Wendy has worked as the Deputy CEO for the Cooperative Research Centre for Aboriginal Health (now Lowitja Institute) and a former CEO of the Yothu Yindi Foundation.
Wendy has a health science degree and a graduate certificate in public sector management. In 2017 Wendy also successfully completed the Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) through the Australian & New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG).
SESSIONS
Day 2
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“How-to Leadership Toolkit”
Personal Leadership
How to set and maintain leadership boundaries?
Cherry Ward, Founder, Leadership Development, Executive Coach & Advisor, Bluebird Leadership
How to leverage mentorship and networking for continuous career growth?
Caron Yep, Owner and Director, Lead Coach, Enhanced Potential
Team Leadership
How to lead teams through uncertainty and change, while maintaining team morale and focus during transitions?
Lydia Gentle OAM, Head of Engineering, BHP
How to address sensitive issues in the workplace to create a supportive and inclusive workplace culture?
Wendy Ah Chin, Assistant Commissioner, First Nations & Cultural Capability, Queensland Corrective Services
How to lead with purpose and empower your team for greater innovation and impact?
Angela Leitch, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Indigenous Australians, Queensland University of Technology