DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT AND MAIN ROADS

landscape and vastly varying conditions . South-east Queensland is very urban and then we have very rural and very remote areas . Over the last 12-18 months , we have been really gearing up to look at how we ’ re going to use technology to focus on the future for the transport network .”

Part of this involves engaging with stakeholders – and the private sector – early on in the process . “ We run a lot of early contractor involvement processes so we have a competitive process up front with two teams basically bidding against each other .” This means that consortiums

General Manager Program Delivery and Operations , Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads

As General Manager Program Delivery and Operations , Amanda leads the delivery of the department ’ s $ 3 billion capital works and maintenance program and the management and operation of the state-controlled road network . Amanda joined the Department in 2011 and has held roles including General Manager Integrated Transport Planning , Deputy Regional Director Metropolitan Regional , and Regional Director North Coast and Wide Bay Burnett . Amanda was appointed General Manager Program Delivery and Operations in May 2016 .

Amanda leads innovation in planning , procurement , delivery and stakeholder engagement that has supported value-for-money outcomes and solutions that are appropriate to the local context .

Amanda sets the strategic vision for the more than 1700 talented Program Delivery and Operations staff across the state who are at the front line of planning , developing and maintaining the extensive network required to keep Queensland moving .

Amanda is a passionate advocate and supporter of workforce diversity and is committed to fostering an environment and culture that supports a vibrant , diverse , collaborative , safe , rewarding and high performing workplace .

116 November 2016