David John Schmidtchen

David John Schmidtchen is a Professor of Practice in Public Sector Management at UNSW Canberra. With over 30 years of experience spanning the Australian Army, consulting, and government sectors, he specializes in enhancing professional education and organizational design in public sector leadership and management. His research focuses on transforming public sector operations through behavior change, organizational design, and effective communication.

His expertise includes leadership, organizational change, and the integration of academic research with practical governance challenges. He has authored three books and numerous articles on topics such as workforce dynamics, technology, and organizational culture. David regularly contributes to media platforms like Mandarin, addressing issues like public sector productivity, ethical leadership, and hybrid workplace management.

Professional memberships include the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Registered Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, and Fellow of the Australian Human Resource Institute.