Linda is an experienced public sector leader with a broad skills base. An astute strategist with well-developed stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, Linda has a deep understanding of workplace health and safety legislation and workers compensation policy. Linda joined WorkSafe Victoria in 2001 and has held leadership roles across the business including Director National Health & Safety Reform as well as Director of Legislation, Policy & Information Services. In her role as Executive Director External Affairs, Linda led Marketing & Communications, Government Relations & Corporate Affairs, Stakeholder & Community Engagement, Board Secretariat and Medical Panels. In addition Linda holds key relationships with the Victorian Asbestos Eradication Agency and the Accident Compensation Conciliation Service. Linda is passionate about science holding a PhD in Life Sciences, (University of Nottingham) and a Bachelor Degree in Biological Sciences (Napier University, Edinburgh). Linda recently relocated to Geelong.