Lil Gordon is the Acting National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People.
Role of the National Commissioner
Engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities is a priority for the National Commission. The National Commissioner will ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people’s voices are reflected in advice to government. The National Commissioner will:
- provide policy advice and leadership to inform key policy frameworks
- foster relationships and undertake consultations with a range of stakeholders, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
- coordinate and leverage efforts of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders, state and territory children’s commissioners, guardians and advocates.
For more information, read about the National Commission.
About Lil Gordon
Lil Gordon is a proud Ngemba woman from Brewarrina in Northern NSW with 34 years of experience working in and alongside Aboriginal communities.
Lil’s most recent role is the First Assistant Secretary - First Nations Partnerships Division with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts. Lil led the development and implementation of the First Nations Agreement, Our Stories on Country, which includes building cultural capability, strengthening engagement and partnerships with First Nations people and communities, growing First Nations employment, and policy advice and coordination.
Lil was also the former Head of Aboriginal Affairs NSW, Department of Premier & Cabinet where she has led and influenced change in government to support the social, cultural and economic aspirations of Aboriginal people in NSW, making sure their voices are heard and interests represented.
Other roles include Consultant, Aboriginal Partnerships & Outcomes with Uniting, Director of Partnerships with Aboriginal Affairs, Director of Aboriginal Learning Circle with TAFE NSW, CEO of Barang Regional Alliance, and a teacher in high school, juvenile justice, and correctional centres.
In 2023, Lil engaged in the Atlantic Fellowship for Social Equity and completed a Master of Social Change Leadership.