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Simon Watts

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Adjunct Associate Professor, Institute for Regional Futures at University of Newcastle
📍 Greater Sydney Area, Australia

Simon Watts is a policy and planning expert, serving as Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Newcastle and Social and Cultural Planning Manager at Inner West Council. With a PhD in the field, he focuses on creating innovative solutions for community challenges. He has been described by colleagues as an "astute operator. "

Simon is deeply passionate about public service and community well-being, with interests in NSW government initiatives and the Rural Fire Service. His commitment extends to championing volunteering, supporting community exchange programs, and advocating for disability inclusion, reflecting a strong dedication to building an equitable society.

His stated passion is "learning for policy innovation, " a principle that guides his academic work and his role in shaping community-focused public policy.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Adjunct Associate Professor, Institute for Regional Futures
Job Level
Middle
Location
Greater Sydney Area, Australia
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Policy Innovation
His career is centered on creating novel policy solutions for community challenges, a subject he has explored both academically and in his government roles.
Disability Inclusion
Previously directed disability inclusion for NSW and consistently promotes initiatives that support employability and societal inclusion for people with disabilities.
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Career

Work history

5-2024
Adjunct Associate Professor, Institute for Regional Futures
University of Newcastle
4-2018
Social and Cultural Planning Manager
Inner West Council
1-2012 - 12-2017
Director, Disability Inclusion and Volunteering
Department of Family and Community Services (NSW)
10-2010 - 1-2012
Director
Operations Research Australia Pty Ltd
11-2008 - 9-2010
Principal Consultant
Elton Consulting
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Education
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
University of Newcastle
1997 - 1998
Master of Policy Studies
UNSW
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