Geoscience Australia Executive and Leadership Team

Melissa Harris, the Chief Executive Officer at Geoscience Australia, directs the organization's overarching strategy and vision. Overseeing all departmental functions, Harris ensures Geoscience Australia delivers trusted insights on the nation's geology and geography. This leadership role involves leveraging science and technology to enhance understanding of the Earth, directly supporting sustainable development across Australia. By guiding earthquake monitoring, satellite data product development, and comprehensive natural resource mapping, Melissa Harris drives the organization's mission to empower communities and foster innovation. The Chief Executive Officer's focus remains on positioning Geoscience Australia as the leading public sector geoscience organization, ensuring a resilient and prosperous future for the nation through expert geological and geographical analysis.

Lucy Byrnes, the Deputy Chief Financial Officer at Geoscience Australia, supports the Chief Finance Officer in managing the organization's financial health and operational efficiency. Overseeing specific financial functions, Byrnes ensures accurate accounting, compliance, and the effective management of financial resources critical to Geoscience Australia's scientific objectives. This role involves assisting in the development and implementation of financial policies that underpin the delivery of trusted insights on Australia's geology and geography. By contributing to sound financial governance, Lucy Byrnes facilitates the organization's ability to leverage science and technology for sustainable development. The Deputy Chief Financial Officer's dedication to fiscal responsibility supports Geoscience Australia's mission to foster innovation and ensure a resilient future.

Simon Edmondson, the Acting Chief Information Officer at Geoscience Australia, manages the organization's technology infrastructure and digital transformation initiatives. Overseeing IT operations, Edmondson ensures the secure and efficient delivery of data products and services that underpin Geoscience Australia's scientific endeavors. This critical role involves architecting scalable technology solutions to support earthquake monitoring, satellite data analysis, and the mapping of natural resources. By driving technological advancements, Simon Edmondson enhances the organization's capacity to provide trusted insights on Australia's geology and geography. The Acting Chief Information Officer's efforts are central to fostering innovation and ensuring the operational resilience required for sustainable development and a prosperous future.

Michael Olive, the Chief Finance Officer at Geoscience Australia, directs the organization's financial strategy and fiscal management. Overseeing all financial operations, Olive ensures robust resource allocation to support Geoscience Australia's mission of providing trusted geological and geographical insights. This leadership position involves managing budgets, financial planning, and reporting to uphold the organization's commitment to sustainable development and innovation. By optimizing financial processes, Michael Olive supports the effective deployment of science and technology for understanding the Earth. The Chief Finance Officer's expertise is vital for maintaining the financial health and operational integrity necessary for Geoscience Australia to empower communities and foster a prosperous future.