Fellows Voice: Interview with Simon Corden, Essential Services Commissioner

As part of IPAA Victoria’s Fellows Voice series, Amanda Stevens, CEO, IPAA Victoria interviews Simon Corden, Essential Services Commissioner, and 2023 Fellow inductee about his significant commitment to public service and experience in leading organisations and teams.

In our latest Public Sector Perspectives podcast episode, host Amanda Stevens, CEO, IPAA Victoria will interview Simon Corden, Essential Services Commissioner, Essential Services Commission, and delve into Simon’s significant commitment to the public service, his longstanding experience in economic and regulatory policy, and upholding integrity and ethical standards in leading organisations and teams.

Simon’s previous roles include senior executive positions in the Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet, the Department of Treasury and Finance, the Victorian Competition and Efficiency Commission Secretariat, WorkSafe, and the Productivity Commission. In the interview, Simon shares his varied career journey, dedication to public service, longstanding experience in economic and regulatory policy, and his reflections on upholding integrity and ethical standards in leading organisations and teams. 

IPAA Victoria’s Fellows Voice series aims to raise the profile of the 2023 Victorian Fellows and shine a spotlight on their leadership journey. Join us as we learn about our Fellows in each episode and delve into stories of leadership and celebrate the work of current leaders in the public purpose sector; explore the components of effective and transformational leadership; and celebrate the prestige of IPAA Victoria’s Fellowship award.

Effective public servants are always looking for evidence and insights.  Anecdotes and incidents are great for communication. They’re great for telling the story and they’re very powerful as a trigger for action. But you should always be looking for the underlying data, the evidence rather than just relying on anecdotes.

Simon Corden, Essential Services Commissioner

Resources

• UK Post Office Scandal explainer
• Mr Bates and the Post Office
• Westminster Tradition podcast

Learn more about IPAA Victoria’s Fellows.