Heather Smith

Dr Smith has experience in public policy, innovation and technological change, national security and economic reform and a deep knowledge of government and the public sector. She has more than 20 years of experience working in the Australian Public Service at senior levels, culminating in being Secretary of the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science from 2017 to 2020. She has also previously served as Secretary of the Department of Communications and the Arts. Dr Smith has also held senior positions in the departments of Prime Minister and Cabinet, Foreign Affairs and Trade, and the Treasury, as well as the Office of National Intelligence. Dr Smith began her career at the Reserve Bank of Australia. She is a Member of the People Committee.