Bruce has had an outstanding career in government, starting as a civil engineer and including twenty-two years as a Chief Executive of several Departments, serving governments of both sides of politics twice each, and having responsibilities covering transport, public works and services, land management, trade and public service reform.
Bruce built a reputation for delivering strong results, building good teamwork with the private sector and developing positive cultures.
After retiring from government in 2011, he is a part-time consultant to public, private and not-for-profit sectors.
Bruce has been awarded the Centenary Medal and appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for "services to transport planning, infrastructure development and reform, and land management policy".
