Richard Sellers is a long-standing public servant who is well-recognised for his contributions to the sector. Richard was appointed as Acting Director General of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet on 22 March 2025.
Prior to this, he held roles as the Director General of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS), Director General of the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation, Director General of the Department of Transport, Commissioner for Main Roads WA, Chief Executive Officer of the Public Transport Authority as well as Director General of the former Department of Mines and Petroleum.
In his most recent role as head of DEMIRS, Richard was instrumental in many State Government reforms, including improvements to approval processes, industry and environmental regulation and workplace safety. He played a critical role in improving the department’s effectiveness in protecting our workers and consumers and setting strategies to build the State’s economy by leading the energy transformation agenda and ensuring resources are developed in a sustainable and responsible manner.
