Helen Silver

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Helen Silver is the Secretary of Victoria's Department of Premier and Cabinet, making her the State's chief public servant.[1]. She replaced Terry Moran in 2008, who was appointed Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.

Prior to being appointed Secretary, Silver had worked as manager of government business at the National Australia Bank (NAB), and had previously been Deputy Secretary in the Department of Premier and Cabinet. Premier John Brumby's choice to appoint somebody from outside of the public service surprised many and, according to some, risked upsetting senior public servants.[2].

Silver was born in Melbourne and studied at Monash University where she obtained a Bachelor of Economics (with first class honours) and a Master of Economics.

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  1. ^ Outsider scores plum state public service job - National - theage.com.au
  2. ^ Outsider scores plum state public service job - National - theage.com.au
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