Assistant Director-General Policy, External Relations, and International with the Department of Education
Rebecca is an experienced senior executive who has worked in government, not for profits and education institutions, with a focus on industry engagement, international relations and education. In 2023 Rebecca returned to Queensland to take on the role of Assistant Director-General Policy, External Relations, and International with the Department of Education.
Over the past 25 years she has held senior public service roles with the Australian, state and local government, including serving as Commissioner for Victoria to Southeast Asia, Head of Centre of Excellence for Education with Austrade, and Executive Director for both Study Queensland and Study Melbourne.
Since 2005 Rebecca has served on a variety of boards and advisory groups with a focus on education and international affairs. She is a member of the JMC Academy Council, National Council for Women Queensland Committee and Griffith Business School Advisory Council. Her qualifications include a Bachelor of International Business Relations (Griffith University), Master of International Relations (Bond University) and Graduate Certificate in Higher Education (Griffith University). In 2017, Rebecca received the IEAA Leadership Award in recognition of her significant contribution to the sector. In 2023 she was recognised as one of the top 50 voices in International Education ASEAN, she is passionate about global engagement and the power of education to change the world.