Patricia Smith

Patricia Smith currently serves as the Assistant Secretary for the India Branch at the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade since January 2024. Previously, Patricia held the position of Chief of Staff for the Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs, Tim Watts MP, from August 2022 to January 2024. Patricia's extensive experience includes roles such as Counsellor (Public Affairs) at the Australian Embassy in China, Director of the Media Liaison Section, and various directorial positions focused on China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and COVID crisis response within the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Additional roles include Multilateral Programs Manager at the Australian Civil-Military Centre and Media Liaison Officer for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, with early career experience as Second Secretary at the Australian Embassy in Israel.