Anntonette Dailey

Anntonette Dailey is a member of the Defence Council of Victoria and until recently, the Executive Director at the Australian Space Agency. As a chartered engineer she brings more than 18 years senior executive capability, working across multiple Government agencies, not for profit and consultancies.

Anny is currently working with numerous businesses to expand their footprint in the Australian space industry, mentoring start-ups and supporting the next generation of STEM leadership. She is a Board Member for Aviation Aerospace Australia and the Space Industry Association of Australia.

As a vocal proponent of diversity, Anny has been a natural advocate of supporting all forms of diversity, inclusion and equity. She regularly speaks on these topics and is the founding Chair of the Australian Space Diversity Network.

Anntonette is also the Deputy Chair for the National Committee for Space Engineering, part of Engineers Australia.

With more than 20 years across the Australian space industry, Anntonette has presented at parliamentary hearings, advised businesses, government and parliamentary members on all matters relating to space industry in Australia. She is also a passionate advocate of STEM engagement and workforce development.

Profile

Anntonette is a high-profile space industry expert with extensive experience across government and industry.

Podcast: https://www.spaceconnectonline.com.au/discovery/6049-podcast-anntonette-dailey-talks-australia-s-surging-space-industry

Experience

• Advisor to Government, Parliamentarians and Industry on space industry matters
• Executive Director, Australian Space Agency
• Director roles in Bureau of Meteorology, Prime Minister & Cabinet, Communications and environmental portfolios.
• Board member, Aviation Aerospace Australia
• Board member, Space Industry Association of Australia
• Chair and Co-founder, Australian Space Diversity Alliance
• Deputy Chair, National Committee for Space Engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering from University of Technology, Sydney
• Master of National Security Policy, Australian National University
• Phd Political Science and International Relations, ANU (in progress)

Memberships

• Member, Space Industry Association of Australia
• Member, Aviation Aerospace Australia
• Member, Geospatial Council of Australia
• Member, Engineers Australia

Awards

• 2025-26 Superstar of STEM
• 2024-2027 Elevate Scholar
• 2024, Finalist ACT Professional Engineer of the Year
• 2024, Finalist, Space Mentor Professional of the Year
• 2023, Peter Andren Prize for Ethics
• 2023, NIC/NSC Scholarship recipient, National Security College, ANU
• 2023, Finalist, Space Professional of the Year
• 2020, AFR Top 100 Women of Influence