Dr. Simon Jovanovic

Biography

Simon Jovanovic is an Aboriginal scholar from the Walbunja nation on the far south coast of New South Wales, who is currently a PhD candidate at Macquarie University within the Department of Indigenous Studies. He is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Byamee Institute, which is an Indigenous-owned company focused on developing effective employment policies for Aboriginal peoples. Simon's expertise lies in Aboriginal affairs and the Indigenous sector, where he has demonstrated strong business acumen and a drive for positive change in the Aboriginal workforce. His past roles include working in Aboriginal identified positions with the New South Wales Government from 2009 to 2018, where he provided strategic advice on Aboriginal programs and services. Simon has earned multiple qualifications in Indigenous Studies, Business Management, Human Resources, Adult Education, Vocational Education Training, Social Sciences, and Public Sector Management. He is an active member of the National Congress of Australia's First Peoples and several local Aboriginal land councils, advocating for economic development and the advancement of Aboriginal peoples in Australia.

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