Term of Office: Director since 2003.

Current Directorships of other Community CPS Australia Limited related entities: Chair of Community CPS Foundation Limited

Current Directorships of non Community CPS Australia Limited related listed entities: Chair, International Association of Public Transport ANZ, Councillor of the SA Chapter Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Skills, experience and expertise: Heather brings broad experience in public service and business to Community CPS. Heather served for 11 years as Executive Director, Passenger Transport Division, Department of Transport, Energy and Infrastructure for the South Australian Government and before that worked for CSIRO. Heather maintains an interest in public transport where she serves as Deputy Chair for Australia and New Zealand of the International Public Transport Association and a member of the International Policy and executive boards. She was the first Australian and first woman to be elected to this international body. Heather is also a partner in a family owned vineyard and is very familiar with small business challenges and the problems of sustainability. She is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and councillor for South Australia.  She has a Master of Business Administration, and degrees in science and librarianship and is a Member of the Australasian Mutuals Institute.   

Membership of Community CPS Australia Limited Board Committees and Committees Established by the Board: Member of the Board Risk Committee.

Other interests: Heather is interested in environmental issues and the ethical basis of organisations.  She reads extensively and likes growing fruit including grapes and enjoying her family.