The role of the Management Committee is to oversee all operational matters, including budget management, approval of specific major programs, selection of postdoctoral fellows and postgraduate students, approval of visitors and organisation of workshops and courses. In strategic planning, the Committee seeks high level advice from the Centre Advisory Board, Scientific Advisory Board and Leaders' Forum.

The Committee comprises

John Piggott, Centre Director (Chair)

Peter McDonald, Deputy Director and Australian National University Node Leader

Hal Kendig, Chief Investigator and University of Sydney Node Leader

Alan Woodland, Chief Investigator and University of New South Wales Node Leader

Anne Gordon, Director of Operations