Vicki Manson leads the Australian Climate Service (ACS). The ACS is a partnership between the Bureau of Meteorology, CSIRO, Australian Bureau of Statistics, and Geoscience Australia. It aims to boost Australia's capability to better prepare for, respond to, recover from, and adapt to a challenging climate and natural hazards.

Under Vicki’s leadership, the ACS is enhancing national capabilities to understand and manage climate risks, supporting evidence-based decision-making across many sectors. The release of Australia's first National Climate Risk Assessment in September 2025 introduced a step-change in understanding how climate risk touches different systems and regions, and how that is likely to impact Australia's way of life.

With a distinguished career in public policy, Vicki brings over 20 years' experience in managing high-impact programs focused on resilience, resource management, and climate adaptation. Her expertise spans government, research, and private sectors, emphasising data-driven solutions and innovative partnerships.

Vicki previously held senior roles at the Murray–Darling Basin Authority, where she led initiatives to support water reforms and community engagement, and at the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation, advancing climate resilience and industry sustainability.

Vicki is known for building strong, collaborative teams and fostering partnerships that drive lasting change. She has a bachelor's degree in applied science from the Australian National University.