The role also involves the encouragement of collaboration at local, national and internal levels; advocating for scientific investment from industry and the federal government; advocating for policies and initiatives throughout government and the community; and acting as a public ambassador.
[1] Government ministers or bureaucrats may ask the Chief Scientist for scientific information on subjects related to their portfolios, such as radio astronomy, the Peel-Harvey inlet, or supercomputers.
The Chief Scientist consults with experts on the subject, and present a briefing on the matter.
[3] While in the role, Chief Scientists can continue their scientific endeavours, in local laboratories or in other parts of the world such as Nevada and South Africa.
[7] The second, Lyn Beazley, was the first woman to be appointed as a chief scientist in Australia.