Anna Faithfull, Deputy Secretary, Department of Employment and Workplace Relations Anna Faithfull is the Deputy Secretary for the Skills and Training Group. Anna has extensive experience in both the public, private and community sectors leading policy, digital and commercial projects. Prior to joining the Department of Employment and Workforce Relations, Anna was a Senior Client Partner in the private sector, supporting public sector clients on range of digital transformation, data and technology projects.

Anna has held senior leadership positions including as Deputy Secretary at the Victorian Department of Justice and Community Safety and Executive Director at the Department of Premier and Cabinet, where she was responsible for Victoria's response to the Royal Commission work on Family Violence reform, NDIS implementation, post-disaster recovery and industry and jobs policy. Anna has also designed and delivered innovative jobs and employment ventures at Social Ventures Australia.