Fiona Adamson

Centre Manager (NCGRT)

Research Development and Support

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GPO Box 2100, ADELAIDE, SA, 5001
Research Program Manager, Goyder Institute for Water Research (secondment)

Fiona Adamson is an experienced research and program manager with more than 20 years' experience in project administration, stakeholder engagement, research support, and knowledge transfer. She is currently seconded to the Goyder Institute for Water Research as a Research Program Manager, where she supports the delivery of collaborative research programs that address key water challenges across South Australia.

Prior to this role, Fiona held leadership positions within the National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training (NCGRT) at Flinders University, where she worked closely with researchers, industry partners, government agencies, and community stakeholders to secure funding, manage complex research projects, and promote the adoption of research outcomes.

Fiona has extensive experience coordinating professional development and capacity-building initiatives for the groundwater sector. She managed the National Groundwater Training Program, facilitating the delivery of training opportunities to hundreds of students and practitioners each year, and has played a key role in the organisation of major industry events, including the biennial Australasian Groundwater Conference. She has also contributed to the Australian Chapter of the International Association of Hydrogeologists through both strategic and operational support.

Throughout her career, Fiona has developed a strong reputation for building productive partnerships across academia, government, and industry. Her expertise spans research program management, stakeholder engagement, conference and event delivery, research development, and knowledge translation, helping ensure that scientific research informs policy, practice, and decision-making.
Qualifications

Dip Management and Leadership
Dip Business Administration
Dip Project Management
Cert IV Training and Assessment

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