Dani Schlesier is the Assistant Commissioner for Professions and Pathways at the Australian Public Service Commission, where she leads key initiatives in organizational development and workforce transformation. With extensive experience across multiple functional areas, Dani specializes in organizational design, portfolio management, governance, and human resources. Her expertise spans organizational change and development, business improvement, and strategic HR advisory.

Dani is passionate about bringing people together to drive transformation, helping organizations and their people realize their full potential. She has a particular focus on creating effective workforce strategies that align with organizational goals and deliver sustainable change. In her current role, she is leading efforts to shape and advance the professional development and career pathways of public servants in Australia.

Prior to her current role, Dani held leadership positions in various organizations where she delivered impactful projects and led complex transformation efforts. She is committed to using her skills to improve workforce planning practices and drive innovation in HR strategies.

Dani holds a degree from Charles Sturt University and is an active member of the Society of Workforce Planning Professionals (SWPP). She frequently speaks at industry conferences and is a strong advocate for taking a skills-based approach to workforce planning.