The DNA Committee
Committee Profile
Jason Kidd
Deputy Director-General, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development, Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development
Jason is the Deputy Director-General for Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development within the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development. Jason has qualifications in both law and social work and over 24 years’ experience in the public service. This includes community-based service delivery, program development, project and grants management, statutory oversight and strategic policy and legislation positions. Jason has experience with leading significant reforms agendas in collaboration with key non-government partners, with a strong commitment to working with communities to drive place based development opportunities and responsive government that meets community needs.