Marina Bishop

Marina is part of the Funding Partnerships team at Burnet, supporting the development of project proposals across the International Development and Public Health disciplines.

Marina has extensive experience in program development and coordination across gender equality, inclusion, systems strengthening, and health projects within the research and INGO sectors. She also has experience in policy development with the Australian Federal Government, focusing on workplace inclusion initiatives.

Marina has an academic background in Development Studies and Anthropology, and holds a personal and professional interest in human rights, health equity, and inclusive international development and humanitarian response. 

• Master of Development Studies, The University of Melbourne (currently undertaking, expected June 2026)
• Bachelor of Arts (Anthropology and Gender Studies), The University of Melbourne
• Essentials of Humanitarian Practice, RedR
• Graduate Development Program, Australian Public Service

• 2025–present: Funding Partnerships Officer, International Development
• 2024–2025: Senior Project Officer, Vector Borne Disease and Tropical Public Health
• Senior Project Officer, Pacific Partnerships for Gender Equality (ANCP), CARE Australia
• Project Officer, CARE Australia 
• Policy and Projects Officer, Australian Public Service Commission