Sue Barrell AO FTSE was chief scientist at the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM).

[7] Barrell was vice-president of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Commission for Basic Systems.

In addition Barrell served as a member on the Australian Space Industry Innovation Council.

[5] She has completed numerous engagements, encouraging younger scientists and advocating for diversity in science.

[17] Barrell's work on meteorology and gender equity in STEM has been described in the following media articles: