Simon Smith

Simon Smith is a Principal at Nous Group, a leading Australian management consultancy. He was previously Secretary of the NSW Department of Industry, where he was responsible for vocational education.

Simon Smith: why we need more options for years 11 and 12

By Simon Smith

Editors' Picks

A new approach to years 11 and 12 will better serve our economy, filling skills shortages and delivering the skilful workforce we need in a…

Berejiklian's Industry swoop: new secretary already at the helm

By Stephen Easton

News

New South Wales Department of Industry secretary Simon Smith was replaced over the weekend by Simon Draper, who has been promoted from deputy secretary for…

Water report provides the 'systemic fix' but damage to the public service lingers

By Stephen Easton

Community & Social

Water management failures have damaged the reputation of the New South Wales public service and exposed a culture of expediency. A "systemic fix" has been…