Sandy Pitcher

Chief Executive, Department of Human Services (SA)

Sandy is an accomplished public-sector leader, with experience leading agencies to make significant contributions to public policy and deliver outcomes that improve people’s lives.

As Chief Executive of the South Australian Department of Human Services, Sandy is dedicated to promoting inclusion, independence, community support and modern services.

Prior to this role Sandy was Deputy Under Treasurer with the South Australian Department of Treasury and Finance. 
She was the inaugural Secretary of the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing in Victoria, an agency which includes child protection and women’s policy.

Throughout 2020 Sandy led the Victorian COVID-19 response, returning the state to COVID-19 zero.

Sandy has also held roles with the SA Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources the UK’s Commission for Racial Equality and the South Australian Office for Women.