Dr Ruth Shean

Dr Ruth Shean was appointed Commissioner for Public Sector Standards in May 2007. Prior to this, she held the position of Director General, Disability Services Commission (1999-2006) and Acting Director General, Department for Child Protection (2006-2007). Dr Shean's focus as Commissioner for Public Sector Standards is major reform for the work of the office to make it relevant and part of the business processes of public sector agencies. Another challenge is accountability, structural issues and customer service for within OPSSC itself.

Dr Shean is committed to value adding over and above the work of line agencies and building the reputation of the public sector. As a former director general, Ruth knows only too well the pressure of working in a line agency. Core business takes precedence and compliance must be seen to be helpful rather than a hindrance.

Dr Shean holds a PhD and Master of Education from the University of Western Australia. She is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a Justice of the Peace.

The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards is an independent statutory officer appointed by the Governor and reports to State Parliament. The Office of the Public Sector Standards Commissioner and functions were established under the Public Sector Management Act 1994.

The Office of the Public Sector Standards Commissioner supports the Commissioner in her role and also includes the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity.