Varghese's first diplomatic posting was at the Australian Embassy in Vienna from 1980 to 1983. His second overseas posting was at the Embassy of Australia, Washington, D.C. from 1986 to 1988. From 1989 to 1990, Varghese was a speechwriter to Foreign MinisterGareth Evans.[6] Varghese's first Senior Executive Service appointment within the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade was as the Assistant Secretary of the Staffing Branch from 1991 to 1992. In 1994 he was posted to the Australian Embassy in Tokyo. He was then the First Assistant Secretary of the Public Affairs Division from 1994 to 1996.
As Head of the White Paper Secretariat from 1996 to 1997, Varghese led the drafting of Australia’s first white paper on foreign and trade policy. He was appointed the First Assistant Secretary of the International Security Division in 1997 and then seconded to the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet as First Assistant Secretary of the International Division from 1998 to 1999.[2]
When the Abbott government took office in September 2013, Varghese had to oversee the integration of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade with Australian Agency for International Development.[10][11] It was announced on 24 November 2015 that he would be stepping down from the position in July 2016 to take on an appointment as chancellor of the University of Queensland.[12][13][14]
In 2016 Varghese joined the board of directors at AMP Limited.[15] His cousin Jacob was hired as a lawyer by the firm taking action against the AMP with regards to financial misconduct.[16]
Honoursedit
In 2010, Varghese was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia for distinguished service to public administration, particularly in leading reform in the Australian intelligence community and as an adviser in the areas of foreign policy and international security.[17]
^Massola, James; Mannheim, Markus (31 May 2014). . The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. Archived from the original on 31 May 2014. Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade chief Peter Varghese is said to have disappointed some in the cabinet with his management of the integration of AusAid and DFAT. One Coalition insider said he needed to focus on running his department and not being the junior foreign minister.
^Grattan, Michelle (3 November 2013). . The Conversation. The Conversation Trust (UK). Archived from the original on 5 October 2014.
^Doran, Matthew (24 November 2015). . Australian Broadcasting Commission. Archived from the original on 24 November 2015.
^Belot, Henry (24 November 2015). . The Canberra Times. Fairfax Media. Archived from the original on 24 November 2015.
^. Sky News. Australian News Channel Pty Ltd. AAP. 24 November 2015. Archived from the original on 24 November 2015.
peter, varghese, peter, joseph, noozhumurry, varghese, born, march, 1956, australian, retired, diplomat, public, servant, secretary, department, foreign, affairs, trade, from, december, 2012, july, 2016, announced, november, 2015, that, would, leave, position,. Peter Joseph Noozhumurry Varghese AO born 19 March 1956 is an Australian retired diplomat and public servant He was the Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade from 3 December 2012 to 22 July 2016 1 2 3 He announced in November 2015 that he would leave the position in July 2016 to become the chancellor of the University of Queensland Peter VargheseAOVarghese pictured in 2009 Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and TradeIn office 3 December 2012 2012 12 03 20 July 2016 2016 07 20 Preceded byDennis RichardsonSucceeded byFrances AdamsonPersonal detailsBornPeter Joseph Noozhumurry Varghese 1956 03 19 19 March 1956 age 68 British KenyaNationalityAustralianAlma materUniversity of QueenslandOccupationDiplomat Public servant Contents 1 Early life and education 2 Career 3 Honours 4 Personal life 5 Notes 6 References and further readingEarly life and education editVarghese was born in Kenya to ethnic Asian Indian parents of Nasrani Malayalee origin He emigrated to Australia as a child in 1964 first moving to Newcastle and two years later heading to Brisbane 4 He studied history and graduated from the University of Queensland with a university medal 2 5 Career editVarghese s first diplomatic posting was at the Australian Embassy in Vienna from 1980 to 1983 His second overseas posting was at the Embassy of Australia Washington D C from 1986 to 1988 From 1989 to 1990 Varghese was a speechwriter to Foreign Minister Gareth Evans 6 Varghese s first Senior Executive Service appointment within the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade was as the Assistant Secretary of the Staffing Branch from 1991 to 1992 In 1994 he was posted to the Australian Embassy in Tokyo He was then the First Assistant Secretary of the Public Affairs Division from 1994 to 1996 As Head of the White Paper Secretariat from 1996 to 1997 Varghese led the drafting of Australia s first white paper on foreign and trade policy He was appointed the First Assistant Secretary of the International Security Division in 1997 and then seconded to the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet as First Assistant Secretary of the International Division from 1998 to 1999 2 In 2000 Varghese was appointed the Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia and served until 2002 He then served as Deputy Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade from 2002 to 2003 7 Varghese was then appointed as Senior Adviser International to Prime Minister John Howard from 2003 to 2004 6 From 2004 to 2009 Varghese was Director General of the Office of National Assessments 8 an Australian government intelligence agency which reports directly to the Prime Minister 9 From August 2009 to October 2012 Varghese was the Australian High Commissioner to India with concurrent accreditation to Bhutan 5 Varghese was then appointed the Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in December 2012 serving until July 2016 When the Abbott government took office in September 2013 Varghese had to oversee the integration of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade with Australian Agency for International Development 10 11 It was announced on 24 November 2015 that he would be stepping down from the position in July 2016 to take on an appointment as chancellor of the University of Queensland 12 13 14 In 2016 Varghese joined the board of directors at AMP Limited 15 His cousin Jacob was hired as a lawyer by the firm taking action against the AMP with regards to financial misconduct 16 Honours editIn 2010 Varghese was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia for distinguished service to public administration particularly in leading reform in the Australian intelligence community and as an adviser in the areas of foreign policy and international security 17 Varghese was conferred with a Doctor of Letters honoris causa by the University of Queensland in July 2013 in recognition of his distinguished service to diplomacy and Australian Public Service 2 Personal life editVarghese is married and has an adult son 5 Notes edit Gillard Julia 17 September 2012 Diplomatic Appointment and Appointment of Secretaries of the Department of Defence and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Press release Commonwealth of Australia Archived from the original on 20 December 2014 Retrieved 27 October 2013 a b c d Biographical Details Mr Peter N Varghese Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 8 December 2012 Archived from the original on 29 October 2013 Retrieved 8 December 2012 Organisational Structure PDF Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 8 December 2012 Archived from the original PDF on 16 January 2013 Retrieved 16 December 2012 Hare Julie 10 August 2016 New UQ chancellor Peter Varghese at home in his old playground The Australian News Corp a b c Smith Stephen 8 June 2009 Diplomatic Appointment High Commissioner to India Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Press release Commonwealth of Australia Retrieved 8 June 2009 a b Sheridan Greg 28 November 2015 Sound hands at the tiller Malcolm Turnbull s picks astute picks The Australian News Corp Australia ONA Director General Appointment Announcement of Peter Varghese Press release Prime Minister of Australia 18 December 2003 Archived from the original on 3 October 2006 Rudd Kevin 14 April 2009 Director General of the Office of National Assessments Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Press release Commonwealth of Australia Archived from the original on 30 October 2013 Retrieved 27 October 2013 Ramsay Alan 19 February 2005 All for the sum total of nothing The Sydney Morning Herald Massola James Mannheim Markus 31 May 2014 Abbott prepares for major shake up of public service The Sydney Morning Herald Fairfax Media Archived from the original on 31 May 2014 Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade chief Peter Varghese is said to have disappointed some in the cabinet with his management of the integration of AusAid and DFAT One Coalition insider said he needed to focus on running his department and not being the junior foreign minister Grattan Michelle 3 November 2013 DFAT secretary s tough message about AusAID integration The Conversation The Conversation Trust UK Archived from the original on 5 October 2014 Doran Matthew 24 November 2015 Peter Varghese secretary of Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to step down Australian Broadcasting Commission Archived from the original on 24 November 2015 Belot Henry 24 November 2015 PM and C secretary Michael Thawley resigns in public service shake up The Canberra Times Fairfax Media Archived from the original on 24 November 2015 Diplomat appointed new UQ chancellor Sky News Australian News Channel Pty Ltd AAP 24 November 2015 Archived from the original on 24 November 2015 AMP feeds directors to baying crowd The Sydney Herald It s Varghese v Varghese for AMP Australian Financial Review VARGHESE Peter J N It s an honour Commonwealth of Australia 14 June 2010 Retrieved 29 October 2013 References and further reading edit Meet Australia s most powerful public servants News com au News Corp Australia 31 October 2013 archived from the original on 7 December 2013 Diplomatic posts Preceded byJohn McCarthy Australian High Commissioner to India2009 2012 Succeeded byPatrick Suckling Preceded byBob Cotton Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia2000 2003 Succeeded byJames Wise Government offices Preceded byDennis Richardson Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade2012 2016 Succeeded byFrances Adamson Preceded byKim Jones Director General of the Office of National Assessments2004 2009 Succeeded byAllan Gyngell Academic offices Preceded byJohn Story Chancellor of the University of Queensland2016 Incumbent Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Peter Varghese amp oldid 1191982358, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
