Victoria Jackson

Ms Jackson is an experienced resource sector executive with capabilities in executive management, leadership, and strategy. She has some 35 years’ diverse experience, including leading strategic negotiations for major resource and state infrastructure projects.

As Executive Director, Energy (NT 2014 – 2019), Ms Jackson led onshore petroleum regulation, including the NT’s regulatory reform. She also played a key role in energy policy development and the Territory’s renewable energy framework. During her WA Department of State Development (2000 – 2012) leadership roles, Ms Jackson developed significant experience in strategic and operational policy development and implementation across the ESG spectrum including safety, heritage and communities. Before joining the public sector, Ms Jackson worked in exploration geology and cartography/engineering surveying roles in the WA exploration industry.

Ms Jackson is currently the Minerals Council of Australia Executive Director – WA, engaging with members and enhancing the MCA’s profile. She is also a member of the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environment Management Authority board and Chair of the Charles Darwin University Energy and Resources Institute Advisory Board.

Ms Jackson holds a Bachelor of Science (Geology), a Diploma in Cartography and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Ms Jackson joined the Deep Yellow Board in October 2022.