Jacob Madden is an accomplished public health and policy professional with extensive experience in the Australian Government, currently serving as Assistant Secretary at the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care since August 2020. Key responsibilities include establishing the Australian Centre for Disease Control and leading the government’s response to COVID-19 in the aged care sector. Prior roles include Senior Adviser in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, where Jacob provided strategic policy advice on social services and health issues. Jacob holds a Master of Public Health and multiple law degrees, including a Bachelor of Laws with First Class Honours.