Dr Sarah Rumble takes up role of AICIS Executive Director

Dr Sarah Rumble has been announced as Executive Director of the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS). 

The Governor-General appointed Dr Rumble for a 5-year term, which began on 1 October 2026. She brings extensive experience in regulatory leadership, scientific risk assessment and government program delivery to the role.

Dr Rumble played a key role in designing and implementing AICIS and has held senior leadership positions in AICIS as well as the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. She recently led AICIS’s regulatory integrity and governance functions and served as Acting Executive Director after former Executive Director Graeme Barden completed his term earlier this year.

Dr Rumble holds a PhD in Chemistry and a Bachelor of Science (Advanced) in Medical Chemistry from the University of New South Wales. 

AICIS thanks Mr Barden for his hard work and commitment during his 5 years of leading the scheme.