It was Sir James' intent that the board consist of public figures in certain categories to ensure the money was well distributed. These directors would sit alongside Kirby Family members. Detailed below are the Directors who the Kirby family are very grateful to for their support, wisdom and guidance over many years:
| 1967 - current | Mr Raymond J Kirby AO - Chairman |
| 2002 - current | Ms Margaret A Kirby - Deputy Chairman |
| 1996 - current | Ms Helen J Kirby |
| 2004 - current | Mr Michael J Kirby |
| 1995 - current | Emeritus Professor Christine E Deer |
| 1981 - current | Dr Brian W Scott AO |
| 1991 - current | Mr David W Smithers AM |
| 2011 - current | Professor Ross Milbourne |
| 1973 - 2010 | Emeritus Professor Sir Rupert Myers KBE AO FTSE FAA |
| 1967 - 1971 | Sir James N Kirby, CBE (Chairman 1967 – 1971) |
| 1967 - 2002 | Mr Kevin J Kirby AO (Chairman 1971 – 2002) |
| 1967 - 1991 | Sir John Bates, CBE |
| 1967 - 1995 | Sir Frederick Deer, CMG |
| 1971 - 1975 | The Hon. Sir Kevin Ellis, KBE |
| 1967 - 1973 | The Hon. Sir Leslie Herron, KBE, CMG, KStJ |
| 1967 - 1981 | Sir Walter Scott, CMG |
| 1986 - 1996 | Mr Ron J McCall |