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

Dr Marguerite Evans-Galea AM
Director, STEM Careers Strategy

Edwyn Shiell
Director, Communications & Outreach

Peter Derbyshire
Director, Policy & Government Relations

Gita Karwal
Director, Partnerships

Tracy Watson
Director, Operations