Speakers

Alex Buckley is the Branch Manager, Disability Employment Policy within the Department of Social Services.

Alex’s role includes policy development, program management and implementation of employment supports for people with disability. She brings to the role a wealth of experience across the public sector, particularly in employment and industry focused policy reform.

Recently Alex’s team have leveraged a wealth of stakeholder consultation and public reviews to develop policy for Inclusive Employment Australia and establish the Centre of Inclusive Employment. Work is underway to assist the supported employment sector evolve to increase the range of employment opportunities and pathways for people with high support needs. This includes greater advocacy and information regarding employment rights and options for people with disability.

Alex was previously responsible for apprenticeship policy and recently directed the Strategic Review of the Australian Incentive System, supporting Dr Iain Ross AO and Lisa Paul AO PSM. Her experience spans various policy, program and corporate roles. She is passionate about evidence-based policy and working with users and across stakeholders to improve services and deliver better outcomes for job seekers and employers.