Lyndal Herbert joined Red Cross as the treasurer of the Tasmanian Divisional Advisory Board in 2003 before being elected deputy chair in November 2006, and chair in November 2012. She was elected as deputy president of Australian Red Cross in December 2017. During this time, she has been involved in a number of committees including the National Asset and Investment Strategy Committee (2008-2013), the National Awards Committee (2009-2012), and is a current member of the Finance Committee and the Investment Sub-Committee. Ms Herbert commenced her career in Melbourne with Arthur Andersen & Co, and moved to Hobart where she has worked with KPMG since 2001 and is a director in the company's tax practice. She is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, and a Graduate Member of Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD).