Jessica Bulger

Background

About Jessica Bulger

In October 2025 I have started a new role as a Senior Fellow in the Practice of Management, in the College of Business and Economics at the Australian National University. Prior to ANU, my experience has been predominately in the not-for-profit sector, most recently, as Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Indigenous Governance Institute (AIGI). AIGI is a national NGO, NFP walking alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations to embed culturally legitimate governance. Previous to AIGI I contributed to the growth and development of successful social enterprise, CareerTrackers, a leadership and career development program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander university students. I am also currently Co-Chair of Outward Bound Australia, where I have served for 9 years as a Board Member. Initially training as a High School teacher, I have taught at several NSW High Schools as well as at the University of New South Wales and Sydney University earlier in my career. My work has centred around leadership development, nurturing emerging talent and advancing Indigenous governance, grounded in a deep commitment to community-driven change, economic justice and systemic reform. I also hold various advisory roles with initiatives I care about deeply, including with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), Philanthropy Australia, Monash University, GHD, and Optus.