Christine Atkins

Christine has held key advisory roles in a number of organisations including Deloitte and Saha International and has managed the transport function of an independent peak body. She has been involved in projects in a number of jurisdictions, including Australia, the UK, South Africa, Italy and New Zealand. She has a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment.

She has experience across a range of sectors including transport, water and health. She has skills in stakeholder engagement, having led the consultation function on a number of high-profile engagements. Her experience in developing business cases and key government plans and strategies demonstrates her strengths in robust analysis, development of clear and concise narrative and achieving stakeholder buy-in. Her experience as a Gateway Reviewer for Infrastructure NSW enhances these skills. 

Select Project Experience:

• Bondi Reliability Program Strategic Business Case – Christine led the development of the SBC for Sydney Water’s investment into improvements in and around the Bondi Wastewater System. Responsibilities included development and assessment of options and stakeholder engagement. 
• Oxford Street East Final Business Case – Christine led the economic analysis of the OSE business case for Transport for NSW. This utilised innovative techniques to assess improvements for cyclists and public amenity. 
• Victorian Freight Strategy Refresh – Christine led the development and implementation of the industry engagement summit which brought together approximately 80 senior representatives to gather and understand their opinions and priorities. 
• Parramatta and Victoria Road Strategic Business Cases – Christine led the development of the SBCs for Transport for NSW including the economic analysis and business case writing. The projects included improved place-making initiatives for the corridor. 
• Great Western Highway Stakeholder Engagement Plan – Christine was responsible for development of the stakeholder engagement plan for Transport for NSW. This involved engagement with internal and broader Government and industry experts. 
• Circular Quay Redevelopment Business Case – Christine fulfilled the role of Business Case Manager, responsible for development and co-ordination of the Final Business Case. 
• NSW Freight and Ports Plan – Christine led the stakeholder engagement program to gather and understand opinions for inclusion in the Plan. She was also responsible for the development of Key Performance Indicators for the Plan.