Watch a transformative presentation by Penny Armytage speaking about her experience leading internal change at the Department of Justice, building a whole-of-government culture, responding to government priorities, and supporting emerging and future leaders.
Penny Armytage presenting at CPA Congress
Recorded on Wednesday 14 October 2009 at CPA Congress, Melbourne, Victoria
Presenter: Penny Armytage, Secretary, Department of Justice
The annual Neil Walker memorial lecture was established in honour of Neil Walker FCPA. Neil was both a National President and Victorian President of CPA Australia, a tireless worker and volunteer for his profession.
In this annual memorial lecture, which was established to honour Neil Walker FCPA, Penny Armytage focused on leadership and the public sector.
Penny has been the Secretary of the Victorian Department of Justice since 2003.
The Justice portfolio is diverse and incorporates six ministerial portfolios – Attorney-General; Police & Emergency Services; Corrections; Consumer Affairs; Racing; and Gaming – concerned with the administration, reform and enforcement of the law, as well as with social regulation in areas such as problem gambling and liquor.
The Department has a budget of $3.58 billion, including Victoria Police, and more than 5000 staff.
Before becoming Secretary, Ms Armytage worked as Executive Director, Operations at the Department of Human Services and prior to that as the Commissioner for the Office of Correctional Services with responsibility for Victoria’s corrections system.
Ms Armytage holds a Bachelor of Social Work from the Preston Institute of Technology and is a National Fellow of the Institute of Public Administration Australia. She is also a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
