Robert (Rob) Delaney retired from Australian Government service in 2019 after 32 years’ service.

Rob is recognised both in Australia and internationally for his efforts in bringing law enforcement, intelligence, Governments and industry together for improved national security outcomes. He was instrumental in the establishment, development and effective management of the Joint Counter Terrorism Teams around Australia, bringing together law enforcement, intelligence and other agencies to fight terrorism.

In 2011-12, Rob held the position of President of the Leadership in Counter Terrorism Alumni Association (LinCT-AA) and is an active member of the Executive Advisory Board. Rob currently acts as the Executive Director for Australia and New Zealand for LinCT-AA.

In 2015, Rob was tasked with refocusing Australia’s national effort to counter terrorism through the establishment of the Australian Counter Terrorism Centre. Rob was the initial Executive Director of that new centre, based in Canberra.

Following his retirement, Rob has consulted for several Commonwealth and State Government Departments and agencies, with a particular focus on leadership and governance. He also spent some time as an external adviser to private industry and has worked on major event security planning and major infrastructure security planning in Australia and overseas.

In 2021, Rob was awarded the Australian Security Medal for his leadership and drive in building a stronger collaborative partnership between law enforcement, business and the security industry.