Rick Persse was appointed Chief Executive, Attorney-General’s Department in August 2012. He has significant public and private sector experience, having worked in a variety of central and line agencies at senior executive levels and as the State Government and Health Leader for Big 4 Consulting firm, PwC.

Rick Persse was informally interviewed by Police Commissioner Burns. Don’t miss hearing about Rick’s intriguing story; his career path, aspirations and what he sees as his priorities in his current role.

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Rick Persse AM

Under Treasurer
Department of Treasury and Finance

Rick was appointed to lead the Department for Treasury and Finance in April 2022.

He joined after 6 successful years as Chief Executive of the Department for Education, and prior to that as Chief Executive of the Attorney-General’s Department for 4 years.

With expertise in policy and strategy development, transformation, public sector reform and project delivery, Rick’s knowledge of public administration comes from an expansive career working as an executive at a variety of South Australian central government agencies.

Prior to being appointed to the role of Chief Executive, Attorney-General’s Department, Rick worked with government and non-government clients as PricewaterhouseCoopers SA Government and Health Leader.

Rick has a Master of Business Administration from the University of Adelaide and a Graduate Certificate in Public Sector Management from Griffith University.

Rick was recognised as Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the General Division in January 2024 for significant service to public administration, and to the community of South Australia.

Date
8 August 2013