David Lee

David Lee is a Senior Policy Officer in the Education for Development Unit at Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), where he supports Australia’s international education and skills portfolio across the Indo-Pacific. He manages key central education investments, including DFAT’s grant to the What Works Hub for Global Education, and helps oversee a broader portfolio of more than 130 education and skills programs across the DFAT-network. David’s work spans investment design, governance, procurement, contract management, risk, performance and stakeholder engagement. He also leads advisory support to DFAT posts and program areas, helping connect education evidence and expertise with practical programming needs. Before joining DFAT, David held international education and skills roles across the Australian Government.