Troy is the Head of the Whyalla Steelworks Taskforce that gives administration advice for the Whyalla Steelworks. This role helps to secure a sustainable future for the steelworks.

During his time at our department in 2024, Troy was the Head of the Division that oversaw sovereign capability and supply chain matters.

Before joining our department, Troy was the acting Deputy Secretary of Social Security at the Department of Social Services (DSS). He was responsible for income support policies and programs. This includes support for:

• families
• carers
• the aged
• people with disabilities
• students and apprentices
• people of working age.

During his time at DSS, Troy also oversaw the centralised data strategy and evaluation functions, and housing and homelessness policies and programs.

Troy has also held senior executive roles at the:

• Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
• National Indigenous Australians Agency
• Department of Infrastructure and Transport.

In these roles Troy was in charge of data and analytics, the Closing the Gap refresh, delivery of large infrastructure projects, taxation and employment policy.

Troy has a Bachelor of Economics (honours) from the University of Adelaide.