Tianie Scott-Knight
First Nations Lead, Public Diplomacy Programs Section
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
Tianie Scott-Knight is a proud Yankunytjatjara, Pitjantjatjara, Anmatyerre, Kamilaroi and Wiradjuri woman, with strong cultural ties across Central Australia and regional New South Wales. A fourth-generation descendant of the Stolen Generations, Tianie draws strength from her family’s story of survival, resistance, and unbroken connection to culture.
As the First Nations Lead within DFAT’s Public Diplomacy Programs Section, Tianie plays a central role in embedding First Nations voices, values, and worldviews into Australia’s diplomatic storytelling. She leads initiatives that elevate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives on the global stage, strengthening cultural diplomacy through strategic partnerships, national campaigns, and international engagement. Her work reflects a deep commitment to truth-telling, reconciliation, and the power of cultural knowledge in shaping respectful and inclusive diplomacy.
Driven by her community, heritage, and responsibility to Country, Tianie brings both professional excellence and cultural integrity to her leadership in public diplomacy.
