Heather Smith

Dr. Heather J.
Smith is an Independent Non-Executive Director at Qantas Airways Ltd., an Independent Non-Executive Director at ASX Ltd., an Independent Non-Executive Director at Challenger Life Co. Ltd., an Independent Non-Executive Director at Challenger Ltd., an Independent Director at Reef Restoration & Adaptation Program and a Professor at National Security College.
She is on the Board of Directors at Qantas Airways Ltd., ASX Ltd., Challenger Life Co. Ltd., Challenger Ltd., ASX Clear (Futures) Pty Ltd., Austraclear Ltd. and Reef Restoration & Adaptation Program.
Dr. Smith was previously employed as a Secretary by Department of Industry, Innovation & Science, a Secretary by Michigan Department of Communication, a Principal by Australian Institute of International Affairs, a Deputy Secretary by Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade /Au/, and a Deputy Secretary by Department of The Prime Minister & Cabinet.
She received her undergraduate degree from The University of Queensland and a doctorate degree from The Australian National University.