[2] He studied English and History at the University of Sydney, going on to join the Australian Public Service in 1949, in the Department of Trade and Customs as a junior clerk.
[2] In August 1975, Scully was appointed to his first Secretary role, heading the Department of Minerals and Energy.
[3] After retiring from the public service, Scully moved into a private sector career.
[4] He headed an independent committee advising the ACT Government on the Very Fast Train project.
[7] Scully was made an Officer of the Order of Australia in January 1984 for his public service.