John David Enfield, AO (1934 – 11 August 1992) was a senior Australian Public Service official and administrator.
John Enfield | |
|---|---|
| Secretary of the Department of Territories and Local Government | |
| In office 24 May 1983 – 13 December 1984 | |
| =Secretary of the Department of Territories | |
| In office 13 December 1984 – 24 July 1987 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1934 John David Enfield |
| Died | 11 August 1992 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Spouse | Margaret |
| Children | Samantha, Matthew and Nicholas |
| Alma mater | University of Sydney |
| Occupation | Public servant |
Life and career
editJohn Enfield was born in 1934.[1] He studied engineering at the University of Sydney.[2]
Enfield joined the Department of Defence in 1962, working in the department's systems analysis branch on weapons effectiveness and acquisitions.[2] He moved to the Department of the Treasury in 1972 to head the Transport and Communications Branch, including as part of the Second Sydney Airport Committee.[2]
He later moved to the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, into a role as a Deputy Secretary until 1983.[3]
Whilst Secretary of the Department of Territories and Local Government,[4] and later the Department of Territories,[5] Enfield established the financial path for the Australian Capital Territory to self-government.[2]
Enfield died of cancer on 11 August 1992,[2] his funeral was held at Old Parliament House in Canberra.[6]
Awards and honours
editEnfield was made an Officer of the Order of Australia in June 1991 in recognition of his services to public administration.[7]
In 2009, a street in the Canberra suburb of Casey was named Enfield Street in John Enfield's honour.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b Enfield Street, ACT Government Environment and Sustainable Development Directorate, archived from the original on 27 February 2014
- ^ a b c d e Waterford, Jack (12 August 1992). "Loyal, genial administrator". The Canberra Times. p. 20.
- ^ Hawke, Robert (24 May 1983). "Untitled" (Press release). Archived from the original on 17 April 2014.
- ^ CA 3499: Department of Territories and Local Government, Central Office, National Archives of Australia, retrieved 17 April 2014[permanent dead link]
- ^ CA 4135: Department of Territories [II], Central Office, National Archives of Australia, retrieved 17 April 2014[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Tributes paid to John Enfield". The Canberra Times. 15 August 1992. p. 20.
- ^ Search Australian Honours: ENFIELD, John David, Australian Government, archived from the original on 17 April 2014