Fiona Mcdonald

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Director Industry Development @ Transport for NSW
Sydney, NSW, AU
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Greater Sydney Area, Australia
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About Fiona Mcdonald

Fiona McDonald is a project and stakeholder management specialist. With a decade of experience across Australian and international governments and the private sector, she has honed skills in project and program management, governance, public policy development, strategic thinking and staff management. Fiona has led the development of a complex road infrastructure project in Western Sydney working alongside major developers within the Aerotropolis. She was key in the coordination and communication response for the NSW 2020 Bushfire Clean-up Program. Fiona was the driving force in securing several multi-million pounds in funding for innovation and legacy projects in the UK. She has led the roll-out of several road investment packages in Australia and developed major policy submissions on competition law on behalf of the Australian shipping industry. Currently Fiona leads critical industry and government relations on behalf of Transport for NSW Infrastructure and Place division in delivering their record pipeline of work - $76.7billion over the next four years. Fiona is a talented senior manager with a passion for transforming the infrastructure and transport sector for the better.

Fiona Mcdonald's Current Company Details
Transport for NSW

Transport For Nsw

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Director Industry Development
Sydney, NSW, AU
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Fiona Mcdonald Work Experience Details
  • Transport For Nsw
    Director Industry Development
    Transport For Nsw
    Sydney, Nsw, Au
  • Transport For Nsw
    Senior Manager Industry Affairs & Partnerships - Infrastructure & Place
    Transport For Nsw Jul 2022 - Present
    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    • Facilitating the relationships across infrastructure government agencies, including Infrastructure NSW, Schools Infrastructure, Health Infrastructure, NSW Treasury, Investment NSW, Infrastructure Australia (IA).• Building the relationships with industry partners, including Australian Constructors Association, Consult Australia, Roads Australia, Australian Owned Contractors and Infrastructure Partnerships Australia. • Managing the TfNSW involvement in the Construction Leadership Group (CLG), with briefing Executive staff and representing TfNSW in CLG Action Groups, Construction Culture, Procurement, and Sustainability Working Groups.• Coordinating industry engagements with Ministers, Ministerial Office Staff and TfNSW Executive Leadership Team. • Chaired and coordinated workshops with over 60 industry partners to resolve sector challenges in design review, personnel requirements and 360 project health checks.• Organising and leading industry engagement meet & greets for international delegations from Asia and Europe. • Coordinating with Digital Media team to run live-streams to over 2000 infrastructure partners for the TfNSW Pipeline and Regional Industry Showcase events.• Coordinating and facilitating staff engagement webinar on IA's Market Capacity Report hosting IA's Chief of Policy & Research to over 300 IP staff.• Representing TfNSW on industry panels and podcasts. • Mentor on the Aboriginal Career Development & Mentoring Program and Sydney Infrastructure Development Mentoring Program for 2021-22.
  • Transport For Nsw
    Director Industry Engagement & Development (A/G) - Infrastructure & Place
    Transport For Nsw May 2023 - Nov 2023
    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    • Established and facilitated the first ever Designer, Contractor and Government Leadership Forum in NSW to build industry relationships and increase productivity in the sector. • Coordinated and hosted the largest TfNSW 2023 Pipeline Event with over 500 industry partners, 3 NSW Ministers and 20 TfNSW project teams with plenary, tradeshow and breakout presentations.• Established business plan and financial strategy for 2023-24 for Infrastructure & Place Branch Industry Engagement & Development Program.• Briefing Senior Leadership Team, including NSW Minister of Transport Deputy Chief of Staff, Deputy Secretary and Heads of Divisions on Industry Engagement activities, program and events.• Established and stood-up three cross government and industry working groups to address industry painpoints, including design reviews, project health checks and personnel requirements.• Manage staff resourcing requirements with People & Culture Business Partner.
  • Transport For Nsw
    Senior Project Development Manager - Western Parklands City Development
    Transport For Nsw May 2021 - Jul 2022
    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    • Lead the design and development of the multi-million-dollar Elizabeth Drive Upgrade in Western Sydney, working closely with stakeholders from Western Sydney Airport, Western Sydney Parklands Trust, major developers, utility companies and local councils.• Managed a team of engineers, project managers & officers, matrix staff and subject matter experts to deliver project objectives.• Active member on the Greater Sydney Client Coordination Group and Western Sydney Aerotropolis Transport Integration (WSATI) Hub.• Representative on the Sydney Infrastructure Development All Staff Working Group to enhance coordination and networks across the business group.• Managed Thrive IP’s Development to Delivery program with IP Executive Staff, including the pilot trials of Client Requirement Documentation and Project Briefs to allow for continuous business improvement. This involved presenting to over 800 TfNSW staff via Livestream.• Created and facilitated monthly WPCD Development Forums online and off-site events for staff development and development upskilling across the branch.• Mentor on the Aboriginal Career Development & Mentoring Program and Sydney Infrastructure Development Mentoring Program for 2021-22.
  • Elton Consulting
    Senior Project Manager
    Elton Consulting Oct 2019 - Mar 2021
    Sydney, Australia
    • Facilitated the $2 million NSW Bushfire Clean-Up Program for over 2200 properties across the South Coast, as a Communications Lead sub-contractor to Laing O'Rourke. • Developed draft 5-year Strategic Organisational Plan for Exchange for Change's NSW and ACT business, through a series of interviews, workshops and surveys with Executive staff and Board of Directors.• Coordinated the promotion of the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust Independent Public Review and forums, through print, digital and social media channels, engagement with local councils and community stakeholder groups. • Facilitated the review and updating of the NSW Government's Water Quality and Community Values Objectives, through engagement with 4 pilot catchments, Social PinPoint mapping, community survey, focus groups and council workshops.
  • Laing O'Rourke
    Communications & Engagement Lead
    Laing O'Rourke Jan 2020 - Oct 2020
    Australia
    • Lead communication & engagement for the NSW Bushfire Clean Up Program in the Eurobodalla LGA and wider NSW South Coast.• Managed contact database for over 2000 registered property owners.• Record management, progress tracking and reporting on IT platforms Consultation Manager, FieldView and Microsoft Excel for over 5000 community consolation activities.• Key contact for over 300 vulnerable property owners across the NSW South Coast.• Collaborate with council staff, social workers and Local Aboriginal Land Council to engage with vulnerable community members.• Program awarded the 2020 NSW Premier’s Award for Recovery and Resilience.
  • Highways England
    Project Manager - A14 Cambridge To Huntingdon Improvement Scheme
    Highways England Nov 2017 - Aug 2019
    Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
    • Worked with the client side team to manage the £1.5 billion A14 Improvement Scheme.• Chaired and coordinated meetings with Designers, Architects, Engineers, Economists, Ecologists, Archaeologists and other members of the A14 Integrated Delivery Team.• Developed and maintained effective relationships with Homes England, the UK Environment Agency, County and District Council staff to ensure scheme delivery. • Promoted the scheme at Public Information Exhibitions to inform over 230 members of the general public and local stakeholders.• Presented over 20 proposals to Highways England Executive Board of Directors as A14 Designated Funds Lead.• Engaged with Media, Press and TV to inform on projects progress and innovations. • Managed scheme partners and internal Highways England colleagues to support effective reporting and financial forecasting of Designated Funds proposals. • Red Team - Methodology Lead managing the project's £43m Methodology Cost Reduction Plan.• Innovation Lead for the A14 on the Complex Infrastructure Programme Working Group.• Site Environmental Awareness Scheme accredited, ensuring on-site practices are carried out within the UK and EU laws.• Health, Safety and Environment for Construction Skills certified, ensuring the on-site Health and Safety requirements are being met.
  • Department Of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities And Regional Development
    Senior Policy Officer - Maritime & Shipping Branch
    Department Of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities And Regional Development Jan 2017 - Oct 2017
    Canberra, Australia
    • Provided legal interpretations, regulation and policy development for the management of the Bass Strait Passenger Vehicle Equalisation Scheme, Part X of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010, and the Shipping Reform (Tax Incentives) Act 2012. • Programme administration, which included liaison with the Department of Human Services (DHS), Australian Taxation Office (ATO), Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), Treasury Department, and Attorney Generals Department. • Coordinated the Department's submission to the ACCC's Competition Review on the acquisition of the major shipping company Hamburg Süd by Maersk Line.• Managed the Microsoft Access database for the Register of Liner Shipping Agreements.• Managed stakeholder relationships with the Australian Peak Shippers Association and other key maritime industry bodies.• Managed a small team of three employees.
  • Department Of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities And Regional Development
    Programme Manager - New South Wales (Nsw) Roads Programmes
    Department Of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities And Regional Development Dec 2014 - Jan 2017
    Canberra, Australia
    • Managed Australian Government funding for the $15 billion road infrastructure programme across NSW.• Assessed project proposals and financial information, including Federal and NSW budgets.• Developed and maintained milestone payments to align with funding allocations.• Coordinated and chaired meetings with Transport for NSW, Roads and Maritime Services, Department of Environment, Prime Minister and Cabinet's Office, and other Ministers Offices.• Prepared briefs, Ministerial correspondence and advice for Ministers and Senior Management.• Developed and edited information on websites and media release.• Supervised graduates and internship employees. • Member of the Division's Risk Management Consultative Working Group.
  • Department Of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities And Regional Development
    Data Analyst - Security Screening Operations - Office Of Transport Security
    Department Of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities And Regional Development Nov 2013 - Dec 2014
    Canberra, Australia
    • Undertook data and trend analysis of complex data sets from Transport Security Inspectors compliance records. • Researched and produced reports of data findings through Excel graphs and written analysis.• Provided advice on policy development and changes in the Australian airport security screening techniques.• Member on a procurement panel for the successful selection of a specialist risk consultants.
  • Department Of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities And Regional Development
    Graduate
    Department Of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities And Regional Development Jan 2013 - Nov 2013
    Canberra, Australia
    • Developed geospatial (GIS) mapping skills, with population and transport planning data analysis.• Wrote Issues Management and Ministerial Correspondence responses. • Worked closely with team members to complete major projects, such as the successful Graduate Industry tour on effective Public-Private Partnerships in Infrastructure.• Honed skills in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word software.
  • Toolijooa Environmental Restoration
    Bush Regeneration Officer
    Toolijooa Environmental Restoration May 2012 - Dec 2012
    Sydney, Australia
    • Liaised with clients, councils and community members on ecological management and restoration projects.• Learned different techniques and processes for bush regeneration over various sites across the Sydney region.• Advanced of knowledge of local, state and federal environmental legislation. • Developed skills in plant identification in the Sydney area.
  • Nsw Government – Sport And Recreation (Active After Schools Programme)
    Community Coach
    Nsw Government – Sport And Recreation (Active After Schools Programme) Aug 2010 - Dec 2012
    Sydney, Australia
    • Instructed and teaching children in both primary and high school in basic sporting skills.• Liaised effectively with both children, teachers and other school staff.• Received a coaching qualifications.
  • Various
    Hospitality And Customer Services Roles
    Various Jun 2008 - Nov 2012
    Sydney, Australia
    • Responsibility for financial takings.• Trained in the responsible service of alcohol and conduct of gambling.• Leadership role with teaching and assisting other staff members while supervisor.• Communication skills with customer interactions as well as staff relationships.• Awarded a certificate for my excellent customer service and promotion to supervisor.

Fiona Mcdonald Skills

Research Microsoft Office Project Management Program Management Excel Word Team Building Fundraising Teaching Customer Service Powerpoint Customer Relations Event Planning Teamwork Public Speaking Time Management Problem Solving Administration Telephone Skills Budgeting Gis Analysis Leadership Communication Policy Policy Development Auditing Public Policy Microsoft Access Management Microsoft Outlook Critical Thinking Team Leadership Strategic Communications Community Engagement Stakeholder Management Stakeholder Engagement Environmental Science Data Entry Social Media Policy Research Policy Analysis Strategic Policy Development Program Development Microsoft Excel Government Environmental Awareness Sustainable Development Report Writing Sustainability

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Fiona Mcdonald works for Transport For Nsw

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Fiona Mcdonald attended The Centre For Corporate Public Affairs, Australian Institute Of Project Management, University Of Canberra, University Of Sydney, University Of Sydney.

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