David Hallinan
Principal
David brings decades of Australian Government experience and more than 15 years in senior executive roles across the breadth of the Australian Government.
A values driven person, he is recognised for solving the complex practical implementation issues critical to delivering nationally significant agendas. His ability to quickly understand complex systems and how they interact, and develop solutions to sometimes intractable challenges navigating them, sets him apart. He has a collaborative approach to engagement to develop solutions to complex challenges.
Influential work
- Provided strategic advice to the Department of Defence on shipbuilding and submarine industry and infrastructure consolidation, establishing inaugural governance systems and leading the first program and financing review of the Nuclear-Powered Submarine program
- Co-led the capability review of the then Department of Health and Ageing
- Maintained surface transport, freight and logistics continuity at ports and state borders through national and state lockdowns and border restrictions during COVID
- Established national infrastructure stimulus programs during the COVID pandemic
- Implemented new Road Vehicles Standards Act across Australia
- Led major change and reform activities encompassing staffing models, structures, governance and culture
Outside of Nous
Prior to joining Nous, David was a senior executive in the Departments of Health, Finance, Infrastructure and the Defence portfolio, with 16 years in senior executive ranks, culminating in six years at the Deputy Secretary level.
In his spare time...
David enjoys time with family and friends, gardening, exercise, fishing and cheering on his children at the basketball. He has also recently rediscovered table tennis.