SIGNIFICANT service to the transport and infrastructure sectors has earned Gillian Miles a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) title.
Dr Miles, a commissioner for Infrastructure Australia, has more than 30 years of experience working across different levels of government, including as the chief executive of the National Transport Commission and as head of transport for Victoria.
According to a statement from Infrastructure Australia, Dr Miles has “dedicated her career to shaping safe, resilient and future-ready infrastructure and transport systems”.
“She has also championed diversity and inclusion throughout her career, playing an instrumental role in establishing the National Women in Transport network,” IA wrote.
The National Women in Transport network is a partnership between the NTC, Infrastructure Australia, and the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and The Arts.
Beyond her role as an Infrastructure Australia commissioner, Dr Miles also serves as the independent chair of the Australian Rail Industry Standards Organisation, board chair of the Chisholm Institute of TAFE, and a director on the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator board.
“We congratulate Dr Miles on this well-deserved recognition and thank her for her continued service to Australia’s infrastructure and transport sectors,” IA wrote.
Dr Miles was previously the chief executive at the City of Greater Geelong and deputy secretary of the Victorian Department of Transport.