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Note: 'a/g' means the person is acting in the role.
Ministers
- Minister for Resources and Minister for Northern Australia
- Minister for Industry and Innovation and Minister for Science
- Senator the Hon Anthony ChisholmAssistant Minister for Resources
- The Hon Dr Andrew Charlton MPAssistant Minister for Science, Technology and the Digital Economy
Resources and Strategy Group

Divisions
Analysis and Insights
- Michelle DowdellChief Economist
- Bede JonesData and Evaluation
- Kate PenneyEconomic and Industry Analysis
- Crystal OssolinskiEnergy Transition and Industry Insights
- Peter Harris (a/g)Resource Economics
Australian Radioactive Waste Agency (ARWA)
- Sam UsherChief Executive Officer
- Mark WeaverPolicy, Governance and Strategy
- Matthew MorrisseyProgram Delivery
- Amanda FortanierSafety and Technical
- Jodie LindseySocial License and Operational Support
International Strategy and National Security
- Donna LooneyHead of Division
- Alison DruryNational and Economic Security
- Richard SamuelsStrategy, East and Southeast Asia
- Matthew Deady (a/g)Trade, Americas, Europe and India
Minerals and Resources
- Peter ChesworthHead of Division
- Katherine Pohl (a/g)Critical Minerals Office
- Victoria PullenCritical Minerals Security
- Kirsten Embery (a/g)Mining
- Damien DunnResources Strategy
- David Bennett (a/g)Resources Tax Incentives
Oil and Gas
- David Lawrence (a/g)Head of Division
- Catherine Kesteven (a/g)Gas
- Graeme WatersNational Offshore Petroleum Titles Adminstrator
- Shane McWhinneyNorthern Endeavour
- William TanOffshore Decommissioning Directorate
- Cliff WeeksOffshore Resources
- Norelle LaucherOffshore Strategy
- Jane Edquist (a/g)Timor Sea
Strategic Policy
- Hayley Arbaut-Zaalen (a/g)Head of Division
- Merrick PeisleyBudget and Portfolio Policy
- Tegan JohnsonMinisterial and Executive Enabling
- Lee Sarandopoulos (a/g)Whole of Government Policy and Priorities
- Camille de BurghPrincipal Advisor - Strategy
Portfolio entities
Geoscience Australia
- Melissa Harris PSMChief Executive Officer
National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA)
- Chief Executive Officer
Industry and Commercialisation

Divisions
Anti-Dumping Commission
- Commissioner
- Isolde LueckenhausenInvestigations
- Aggie MarekStrategy and Operations
AusIndustry
- David LuchettiHead of Division
- Sarah HowardBusiness Outreach and Engagement
- David ChuterExecutive Director, Industry Growth
- Tanya BlightIndustry Growth Program Delivery
- Rebecca LannenIndustry Growth Program Policy
Australian Building Codes Board
- Judith Blake (a/g)Chief Executive Officer
Commercialisation
- Carl ChangHead of Division
- Derek StillerCommercialisation Policy and Programs
- Mary JeffriesOffice of Industry Innovation and Science Australia
- Matthew CrawshawResearch and Development Tax Incentive
Industry and Manufacturing Division
- Tara OliverHead of Division
- Louise TalbotIndustrial Net Zero Transformation
- Leah WojcikIndustry Policy
- David Crawford (a/g)Principal Advisor – Internal Transition Analysis and Assessment
- Ana MarkulevSectoral Manufacturing
- Jacqui WaltersNational Rail Manufacturing Advocate
Sovereign Capability and Supply Chains
- Jocelyn Cooper (a/g)Head of Division
- Jenene Askari (a/g)Batteries
- John KrbaleskiIndustry Participation and Major Projects Facilitation
- Jasminder HigginsNRF Policy and FMA Liaison
- Tim WongOffice of Supply Chain Resilience
- Deb AntonPrincipal Advisor – Industry
Portfolio entities
Industry Innovation and Science Australia
- Chair
NRF Corporation
- David GallChief Executive Officer
IP Australia
- Director-General
Whyalla Steelworks Taskforce

- Lauren Hann (a/g)General Manager
- Dianna GaetjensGeneral Manager Administration
Science and Technology Group

Divisions
Australian Space Agency
- Enrico PalermoAgency Head
- Arvind Ramana (a/g)National Space Capability, Technology and Programs
- Chris De LuisOffice of the Space Regulator
- Chris HewettSpace Policy
National Measurement Institute
- Chief Executive Office and Chief Metrologist
- Tim StobausAnalytical Services
- Dr Helen SalourosChemical and Biological Metrology
- Bill LoizidesLegal Metrology
- Dr Jan HerrmannPhysical Metrology
- Lisa HindStrategy and Operations
National AI Centre
- Lee HickinNational AI Centre
Questacon
- Jo WhiteExecutive Director
- Steve StirlingOperations
- Dr Bobby CeriniScience and Learning
Science
- Anthony McGregorHead of Division
- Paula PerrettOffice of the Chief Scientist and Research Policy
- Michele GrahamQuantum
- Natalie WeddellScience Governance and Astronomy
- Ben Scandrett (a/g)Science Policy
- James FlickTechnology Investment
Strategic Examination of Research and Development
- Dom EnglishHead of Secretariat
Technology and Digital
- Anthony MurfettHead of Division
- Niki Strachan (a/g)AI Governance
- Dan QuinnAI Policy
- Jessica FooteTechnology Strategy and Engagement
Portfolio entities
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO)
- Chief Executive Officer
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
- Chief Executive
Chief Scientist
Enabling and Business Services Group

Divisions
Business Grants Hub
- Sam ChardHead of Division
- Noel TaloniExternal and Assurance
- Bruce Murphy (a/g)External and Design
- Kimberley ShrivesInternal and Design
- Linda LeeInternal and Systems
Chief Counsel and Integrity
- Janean RichardsHead of Division
- Rachel BesleyCorporate and Information Law
- Gemma DentonIntegrity
- Jessica CasbenPublic Law and Dispute Resolution
Chief Finance Officer
- Leanne YannopoulosHead of Division
- Jo StoneExternal Budgets and Costings
- Kirsty BunfieldFinancial and Shared Services
- Jane ChildsFinancial Management
Chief Information Officer
- Rebecca LeeHead of Division
- Simone BouldingDigital Services for Business
- Patrick RobertsDigital Strategy and Cyber Security
- Stewart McGillICT Operations
Chief Operating Officer
- Casey MillwardHead of Division
- Louise WallenskyCommunications
- Tanja WatsonPeople
- Vanessa Thorpe (a/g)Property and Place