The following is a statement from Minister for Multiculturalism Steve Kamper:
Following almost a decade of service to Multicultural NSW, including seven and a half years as CEO and two years on the Multicultural NSW Advisory Board, Joseph La Posta will conclude with the agency to take up a new senior role in the NSW public service.
During his tenure, Joseph has made a significant contribution to the people and communities of NSW. Under his leadership, Multicultural NSW expanded its support for refugee settlement and community programs, while the agency’s Language Services Division grew from a bespoke team to a well-utilised statewide service.
At some of the most challenging moments in our state’s history, Joseph has been on the frontline leading our state’s multicultural communities.
He led our multicultural society throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring urgent health advice and business support was communicated to our multilingual communities.
He served as Coordinator General on the Bondi terror attack community response, working across government, non-government organisations, charities and the private sector to ensure those affected received the support they needed.
A respected leader, mentor and advocate for multicultural communities, Joseph has built strong relationships across government and the community sector, championing inclusion, social cohesion and stronger outcomes for culturally diverse communities across the state.
I want to thank Joseph for his leadership and lasting contribution to Multicultural NSW and the broader public sector.
His dedication and compassion have had a profound and lasting impact on communities across NSW, and he leaves Multicultural NSW stronger, more connected and well positioned for the future.
The following is a statement from Multicultural NSW Chief Executive Officer Joseph La Posta:
It has been an absolute privilege to serve the communities of NSW and to work alongside people from so many diverse backgrounds who make this state stronger, more vibrant and more connected.
I have also been fortunate to work with an extraordinary group of colleagues at Multicultural NSW. Their professionalism, care and commitment to the community inspires me every day.
I am deeply grateful for the broader network of public servants, Advisory Board members, Faith Affairs Council and community leaders across the sector who are dedicated to delivering better outcomes for the people of NSW.
The work of Multicultural NSW is ultimately about people, belonging and opportunity, and I leave incredibly proud of what we have been able to achieve together.
Joseph will conclude with Multicultural NSW on Friday 5 June. In the interim, James Jegasothy will assume responsibility as the acting CEO of Multicultural NSW. James has been the acting CEO of Multicultural NSW while Joseph was in the Coordinator General role, during that time James provided confident, stable and respected leadership to our communities.
About Multicultural NSW
Multicultural NSW is New South Wales’ (NSW) lead agency for cultural inclusion, community harmony, and language services. With more than 40 years of experience, it delivers interpreting, translation, grants, and engagement programs that support social cohesion across one of Australia’s most diverse populations. The agency is headquartered in Parramatta, NSW.
