The Academy is based in Canberra and Melbourne. The secretariat work on policy development, including preparing Government submissions, inquiries and consultations, organise and run workshops, seminars, delegations and briefings to support the work of the Academy and Fellows.
Senior leadership
Kylie Walker
Chief Executive Officer
Peter Pentland
Executive Manager, Academy Schools Program (STELR)
Dr Irene Kourtis
Chief Operating Officer
Dr Marguerite Evans-Galea AM
IMNIS Executive Director
Alix Ziebell
Director, Policy and Government Relations
Justine O'Brien
Director Strategic Communication
Policy, support and programs team
Dr Carolyn O’Brien Senior International Relations Associate
Elvira Copur Fellowship Manager