Heidi is a distinguished diplomat with over 32 years of service to the Australian Government. She has recently completed four years as the Australian Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates and was the Ambassador to Jordan from 2012–2016. She was awarded the Public Service Medal (PSM) in 2004 for outstanding service in furthering Australia’s interests in Iraq, and the Defence Overseas Service Medal in 2023 for her leadership of Australia’s 2021 evacuation of 4,000 people from Afghanistan to Australia.
She holds a Master’s degree in International Law from the University of Cambridge, a Graduate diploma in Foreign Affairs and Trade from the Australian National University, and a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Queensland.
I am delighted to take up this position and I look forward to playing my part in helping this exceptional school and navigate a complex future
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We connect influential organisations with dynamic leaders who share common values and visions for the future.Our deep understanding of each client’s values and culture ensures we find candidates from diverse sources who bring fresh perspectives and real impact.