Mark Sjolander

Consultant , International

Sydney, Australia

Mark is a public sector governance reform and security sector reform reform specialist. He has worked in Australia and overseas across the public and private sectors including management roles with an international organisation; senior executive experience as Chief of Staff to an Australian Federal Minister; as an executive in the Australian Public Service; and as a management consultant.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
  • Communications, Media, Knowledge Management, Editor
  • Government, Governance, Reforms
  • Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research, Analysis
  • Private Sector, Social Enterprise, Corporate Social Responsibility
Professional Experience:

I am a governance reform specialist with expertise in strengthening democratic institutions, strategic communications, policy development and implementation, security sector governance, and stakeholder management across the political, public and private sectors. This unique skill set has been gained over a 23-year career that includes executive experience with an international organisation; as Chief of Staff to a Federal Minister; as an executive within the Australian Public Service; and as a management consultant. I have strong skills in strategy development, a comprehensive understanding of policy development and implementation, strong communications skills, and highly developed stakeholder management expertise.

Education:

Master of Arts (International Relations) with Honours from the Australian National University (2012)
Bachelor of Arts (Political Science) from the University of New South Wales (1995)

Available for:

  • Consulting assignments
  • Being headhunted – make me an offer

Years of Experience:

More than 20 years

Highest Qualification:

Masters

Languages:

English

Nationality:

Australia

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