David Schmidtchen

David Schmidtchen is a Professor of Practice in Public Sector Management at UNSW Canberra, with over 30 years of professional experience spanning the Australian Army, consulting, and government sectors. His expertise lies in partnering with government leaders to drive organizational transformation through professional education, design, and behavior change initiatives.

• Affiliation: School of Business, UNSW Canberra
• Focus Areas: Public sector leadership, workforce capability, organizational change

David's work integrates academic research with practical implementation, emphasizing effective communication and adaptive leadership. He is the author of three books and numerous articles on work, technology, and organizational dynamics. Recent media contributions explore ethics in leadership, productivity challenges, and cyber security strategies.

Professional Recognition

• Australian Institute of Company Directors (Graduate)
• Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Registered Psychologist)
• Australian Human Resource Institute (Fellow)