Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services
Mr Phillips has been in the Interim Commissioner position since 30 September 2023.
The ACT Government has appointed Mr Wayne Phillips as the new Commissioner for the ACT Emergency Services Agency (ESA).
Mr Phillips has been in the Interim Commissioner position since 30 September 2023.
Commissioner Phillips is the sixth Commissioner to lead the ESA.
He brings a significant amount of operational and leadership experience to the Commissioner role.
Prior to joining ESA in 2022, he had a long and distinguished career with Fire and Rescue NSW.
Commissioner Phillips is focused on the ESA’s workplace environment. He is known as a consultative leader who engages with employees, volunteers and the community to better understand their needs.
Commissioner Phillips advocates for building partnerships and working with First Nations employees and community members to embed cultural practices and respect into the Agency.
Mr Phillips’ appointment is intended to provide the Canberra community with strong and effective emergency services leadership.
“I am honoured to be appointed to lead the ESA through the next five years and am committed to working alongside our very capable emergency services leaders in our shared mission to keep Canberra safe,” Commissioner Phillips said.
“The ESA is a fantastic organisation, full of talented and hard-working experts who have a collective goal – to make Canberra the safest place to live and work.”
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