Kerryn Ellis

Kerryn Ellis is a passionate public sector leader with over twenty five years’ experience, who is energised by working with communities in a context of rapid change.

Kerryn’s main professional love is building high performing, ethical and agile organisations with values-based leadership working in partnership to deliver great outcomes with the community.

Kerryn’s current role is Deputy Ombudsman Corporate at the Victorian Ombudsman’s Office. Prior to this position, Kerryn was Chief Executive Officer of South Gippsland Shire Council for five years, leading the transition back to elected local democracy following a tumultuous time for the Shire. Kerryn has also held the positions of Director Corporate Services at Victoria’s Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission and Director Corporate Performance with the City of Greater Bendigo. Kerryn holds a Bachelor of Arts, a Master of Commerce and a Graduate Diploma of Public Policy and Management, and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors’ course. Kerryn is an experienced nonexecutive director, and was recognised as one of the IPAA Top 50 Public Sector Women in 2021.