NATIONAL MEASUREMENT INSTITUTE - Key Persons
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- Counsellor ( Industry, Science and Resources ), Bengaluru India
Caitlin is based at the Australian Consulate-General in Bengaluru, India.
Since 2011, Caitlin has worked on a range of industry and policy matters in our department. These include:
managing the delivery of the Australian Government's obligations at the Former Atomic Test Site at Maralinga
overseeing rehabilitation activities at the Ranger and Rum Jungle projects in the Northern Territory
developing Australia's LNG and PPE sectors and offshore petroleum regulatory framework
working in the offices of several Cabinet ministers
undertaking short term missions to New Delhi and Beijing.
Caitlin holds:
Master of Laws (Australian National University) Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Politics and Public Policy (Griffith University, Brisbane).
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- Principal Advisor - Strategy
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- Counsellor ( Industry, Science and Resources ), Japan
Charles Adamson is based at the Australian Embassy in Tokyo.
Charles heads a small, dynamic local team that leads on Australia's trade with Japan in resources and energy. He also manages engagement with Japan on renewable energy, innovation and industry issues.
Before joining the Embassy, Charles was a Director in the Office of Economic Analysis in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) in Canberra. Charles was previously posted to Seoul with a focus on resources and energy. At the same time he also managed Australia's bilateral relationship with Mongolia.
Charles worked for former Australian Trade Minister, Mr Andrew Robb AO, at the time Australia and Japan agreed to a free trade agreement, an exciting time. Charles has also worked on a wide range of geographic desks covering trade and political issues covering the DPRK, Indonesia, Taiwan and Hong Kong.
Before joining the DFAT, Charles worked at the Reserve Bank of Australia for ten years as an economist.
He has a Master of Commerce (Economics) from the University of New South Wales and a Bachelor of Economics (Hons) from the University of Western Australia.
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- Counsellor ( Industry, Science and Resources ), Tokyo Japan
Dan is based at the Australian Embassy in Tokyo.
He supports Australia's engagement with Japan on resources trade, manufacturing and critical technologies, as well as supporting science collaboration.
Dan previously worked on oil and gas policy in our department, with a focus on negotiations with Timor-Leste on the shared Greater Sunrise gas fields. He has also worked as an adviser to Australia's Minister for Industry, Science and Technology and as a media and government adviser in the Australian Maritime Safety Authority.
Before working in government, Dan was a radio journalist with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Dan serves as a Public Affairs Officer in Australia's Army Reserve, alongside his civilian career.
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- Executive Director, Industry Growth
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- Principal Advisor - Industry
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- Chief Executive
- Chief Scientist
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- Science and Learning / Science
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- Chief Executive Officer
- Chief Executive Office and Chief Metrologist
- Chief Executive Officer and Chief Metrologist
- Chief Metrologist Chief Executive Officer
Bruce is the Chief Metrologist and CEO of Australia's peak body for measurement, the National Measurement Institute (NMI).
Dr Bruce Warrington is the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Metrologist of NMI. He leads a team of more than 350 employees across Australia who fulfil NMI's roles and responsibilities as Australia's peak body for measurement. The Chief Metrologist is appointed by the Secretary of the department and has functions outlined in the National Measurement Act 1960 and subsidiary legislation.
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- Agency Head
- Australian Space Agency Head
Enrico is responsible for governance and performance, management, policy leadership and strategic direction of the agency.
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- Chief Executive Officer
- Member of the Australian Building Codes Board
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- Senior Executive
- Minister - Counsellor ( Industry, Science and Resources ), Washington USA and Canada
Geoff is based at the Australian Embassy in Washington DC.
He facilitates our important partnership with the USA and Canada around industry policy.
This includes:
enhancing cooperation on secure and diverse supply chains for critical minerals and resources
engaging on the development and use of safe and responsible critical technologies
growing our shared industrial bases
facilitating science, research, and space collaboration.
Geoff is a seasoned senior executive with extensive experience leading the design and delivery of national policy and program priorities. These range from critical technologies, through to science, research and development, innovation, cyber security, and more recently critical minerals and market transparency.
Geoff has also played a pivotal role in Australian international engagement. He was Australia's delegate in digital economy and technology workstreams for the G7+, OECD, G20, the Quad, and bilateral negotiations.
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- National Offshore Petroleum Titles Adminstrator
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- Deputy Secretary
- Member of the Executive Team
- Deputy Secretary Science and Technology
Helen is the Deputy Secretary of our Science and Technology Group.
Helen has spent over 16 years in the Australian Public Service working on climate change, infrastructure, monetary and fiscal policy. She has implemented programs and been responsible for negotiations with a range of stakeholders, including state and territory governments.
Before joining our department, Helen was Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer at the Australian Public Service Commission (APSC) with responsibility for Workforce Policy and Insights, Integrity and Operations.
Helen also brings experience to this role from her time as Deputy Australian Statistician at the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). At ABS she led the Statistical Services Group which produced demographic, economic and social statistics.
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- Counsellor ( Industry, Science and Resources ), Brussels Europe
Hillary is based at the Australian Mission to the European Union in Brussels.
She facilitates the relationship, bilaterally and in all relevant multilateral fora, between Australia and the European region.
This includes the European Union (EU) and its member states, the United Kingdom (UK) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
Hillary's priorities include:
engaging on the development and use of safe and responsible critical technologies, particularly harmonising regulations, standards, and interoperability
deepening cooperation on secure and diverse supply chains for critical and strategic minerals and resources
building on the long history of science, research, and innovation collaboration, including in thematic areas of energy transition, raw materials and value chains, critical technology, cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region, space, earth observation, health, research infrastructures, researchers' training and mobility
representing Australia at OECD Committees on science, technology and innovation, industry and entrepreneurship and digital policy.
Hillary has worked in a range of industry, trade and economic, and foreign policy roles. She was most recently responsible for developing Australia's industrial policy on green metals and decarbonisation of heavy industries.
She has previously served overseas in Paris, France, and Port Vila, Vanuatu. Hillary brings a wealth of private sector experience in Australia's mining, resources and energy sector.
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- Financial Management / Chief Information Officer
Jane is Deputy Secretary of our Resources and Strategy Group. Previously, she was seconded to the National Recovery and Resilience Agency as Acting Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Coordinator General for 6 weeks and acted as Deputy Secretary across industry and science policy and program functions for 8 months.
Jane led the Science and Commercialisation Policy Division between 2015 and 2020.
For most of 2020, she worked across a succession of taskforces related to the Australian Government's response to the pandemic.
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- Deputy Secretary
- Leader
- Member of the Executive Team
- Deputy Secretary Industry and Commercialisation
- Deputy Secretary of Our Industry
Julia is Deputy Secretary of our Industry and Commercialisation Group. Before this role, she was First Assistant Secretary of the Domestic Aviation and Reform Division in the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts. She brings experience from across several Australian Government departments, including Prime Minister and Cabinet, Regional Australia, Human Services and Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. Her roles have spanned research, programs, policy, governance, Cabinet, and ministerial and parliamentary support.
Julia is a leader known for bringing policy, program and stakeholder expertise together to lead complex work in a collaborative way. She has demonstrated this across Australian Government infrastructure investments, in regional policy and programs, working with states and territories on the Northern Australia White Paper, and in leading several incoming government briefs as well as ministerial transitions.
Julia holds a Bachelor of Economics (Social Sciences) from the University of Sydney and a Masters in Environmental Science (Human Geography) from the Australian National University.
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- Financial and Shared Services
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- Counsellor ( Industry, Science and Resources ), Europe
Kris is based at the Australian Embassy and Permanent Delegation to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris.
Representing and advancing the department's interests and objectives in the OECD
Kris is based at the Australian Embassy and Permanent Delegation to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris. Her role includes:
Representing and advancing the department's interests and objectives in the OECD
Representing Australia as the Energy Advisor to the International Energy Agency
Managing the relationship between Australia and European countries in relation to energy, resources, critical minerals and climate matters
Working alongside her co-counsellor to facilitate bilateral relationships and dialogues between Australian and European countries.
Before this, Kris was the Executive Officer to Mr David Fredericks PSM, who was Secretary of the former Department of Environment and Energy and at the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources. Her role included supporting the Secretary and Executive throughout the formation of the new department and throughout the COVID19 pandemic.
Kris held several energy based roles before joining the Office of the Secretary, including leading the Strategic Policy and Governance team during a period of significant energy market reform and change, establishment of the Energy Security Board and Gas Market Reform Group as well as leading Australia's former Energy Efficiency Opportunities Program.
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- General Manager / Science and Technology Group
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- Policy, Governance and Strategy
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- Research and Development Tax Incentive / Industry and Manufacturing Division
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- Chief of Staff
- Member of the Executive Team
- Secretary
- Secretary of Our Department
Meghan brings a wealth of experience to this role from her former positions at Treasury, the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet and the Bank of England.
Throughout her career she has provided advice on a wide range of economic policy areas including financial markets, superannuation, corporate governance, international relations, structural reform, industry policy, macroeconomics, climate change mitigation, forecasting and modelling.
Meghan holds a Masters of Economics from the London School of Economics, a Bachelor of Economics (First Class Honours) from the University of Western Australia and was awarded a Public Service Medal in 2009 for outstanding public service in the development of climate change policy.
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- Deputy Secretary
- Member of the Executive Team
- Deputy Secretary Enabling and Business Services
- Deputy Secretary of Our Enabling
Neal is Deputy Secretary of our Enabling and Business Services Group. He joined our department from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) where he led NEMA's policy and program teams as the Deputy Coordinator General of the Disaster Resilience and Recovery Group.
Neal has held several senior executive roles over the past 16 years in the Australian Public Service (APS) across a range of departments. During this time Neal led significant change and transformation programs in corporate and policy roles. Before joining the APS, Neal held senior management roles in the private sector.
Neal holds a Bachelor of Business and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
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- Counsellor ( Industry, Science and Resources ), Jakarta Indonesia
Nik is based at the Australian Embassy in Jakarta.
His role is to support the Australian Government's industrial, science and resources policy objectives and position Australian investment in line with the South East Asia Strategy to influence market settings, support supply chain diversification and grow Australia's emerging green industries.
This includes:
• Implementing the Electric Vehicle Mechanism MOU between Australia and Indonesia.
• Promote the breadth of Australia's science capabilities and identify opportunities for collaboration.
• Engagement on resources policy issues affecting Australia and Indonesia.
Nik is an experienced public servant and has expertise in supply chains, Indonesia-Australia economic cooperation and financial sector reform. He has previously worked in Indonesia with the Australian government and International Labour Organization, and covered Indonesia as a private sector economist.
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- Chief of Staff / Resources and Strategy Group
Positioning Australia as a technology leader for India's renewable energy ambitions and facilitating RD&D activities on a long term, sustainable basis
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- Industry Growth Program Policy
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- Deputy Secretary
- Member of the Executive Team
- Deputy Secretary Resources and Strategy
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- Counsellor ( Industry, Science and Resources ), Seoul Republic of Korea
Sam is the inaugural counsellor for our department based at the Australian Embassy in Seoul.
He supports engagement between Australia and the Republic of Korea to strengthen the bilateral relationship.
Sam has extensive experience in government roles, including legal, deregulation, international science engagement and budget policy.
In international science, Sam managed the North Asia Section, overseeing bilateral science and innovation engagement with Australia's key partners such as China, India, and the Republic of Korea.
With a track record of hosting high-level dialogues, negotiating international agreements, and administering multi-million-dollar grant programs, Sam has played a pivotal role in fostering collaboration and advancing Australia's interests on the global stage.
Sam is fluent in Korean.
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- Chief Executive Officer
- CEO, Australian Radioactive Waste Agency ( ARWA )
Sam has a deep understanding of the technical, operational, regulatory and stakeholder challenges associated with safely managing and disposing of radioactive waste.
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- Counsellor
- Counsellor ( Industry, Science and Resources ), New Delhi India
Sanjiva has been a counsellor since September 2021. He is based at the Australia High Commission, New Delhi.
He facilitates the important strategic partnership between India and Australia, and is responsible for energy and resources bilateral cooperation.
Sanjiva has served as a senior public servant, trade negotiator and international law advisor to the Australian Government since 2005. He led investment negotiations for Australia in the world's largest regional trade agreement (the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership).
He was a legal advisor at UNFCCC climate negotiations where his proposals shaped key aspects in its multilateral assessment process. He has represented Australia in WTO disputes and the Climate and Sustainability Working Group of the G20. He has provided trade and investment law capacity building support to countries in South East Asia, including while stationed in Myanmar's Directorate of Investment and Company Administration in 2019.
In 2019-2020, Sanjiva headed the taskforce that developed Australia's Low Emissions Technology Roadmap and delivered its first annual statement.
Before joining the Australian Government Sanjiva was a commercial lawyer in Sydney and London, and is admitted to legal practice in Australia and the UK. He holds:
Masters of Public and International Law (University of Melbourne)
Bachelor of Environmental Science (Australian National University)
Bachelor of Laws (Hons, Australian National University).
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- Digital Services for Business
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- Chief Executive Officer / Industry and Commercialisation
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- Industry Growth Program Delivery
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- Ministerial and Executive Enabling
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- Counsellor ( Industry, Science and Resources ), Beijing China
Tim is based at the Australian Embassy in Beijing, China. He facilitates our important partnership with China.
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- Chief Scientist, Professor
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- Member of the Executive Team
- Head of Taskforce
- Head of Whyalla Steelworks Taskforce