Kirsty Baxter has over 22 years of experience in the rail industry across Australia and the UK. With a profound understanding of safety and risk management within transport and construction environments, coupled with her unwavering commitment to safety excellence and innovative solutions, Kirsty has spearheaded numerous risk-based safety strategies, initiatives, and systems throughout her career.

Her professional journey features pivotal roles at rail operators Network Rail and Yarra Trams, where she honed her skills in implementing best practice safety management systems. Kirsty's tenure as a regulator at PTSV/TSV/ONRSR and WorkSafe Victoria saw her overseeing the implementation of contemporary regulatory compliance approaches. Renowned for her fervent commitment to fostering a culture continuous improvement, Kirsty leveraged her passion for data analysis, systems thinking, and learning organization approaches to dissect complex problems and introduce innovative solutions for safer outcomes across the industry.

Most recently, Kirsty has demonstrated versatility and capability in challenging environments through pivotal roles in major rail construction projects with Lendlease and in her current position at McConnell Dowell.

Beyond her professional career, Kirsty is an avid traveler and photographer, with a keen interest in sports. However, her greatest joy lies in spending quality time with her beloved cavoodle, Coby.