Ashleigh Hyland

Project Manager

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia11 yrs 5 mos experience

Key Highlights

Experienced in engaging Indigenous communities for project success.
Proven track record in delivering sustainable infrastructure outcomes.
Strong leadership in project management across diverse sectors.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Project Management professional with a focus on Indigenous engagement and sustainability in engineering.

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Skills

Core Skills

Project ManagementStakeholder EngagementSustainabilityCultural Heritage

Other Skills

Change ManagementCost ManagementTime ManagementStrategyCommunicationIndigenous CultureTraditional KnowledgeClimate ChangeClimate Change AdaptationGovernanceMarketingRetailInterpersonal SkillsTeam CoordinationCollaborative Work

About

Ashleigh is a proud Anaiwan woman who is a currently a Project Manager at WSP Australia. Throughout her career, she has created a holistic understanding of projects and their requirements for each phase. She has a clear minded and practical approach to problem-solving and a drive to see things through to completion. She is passionate about creating everlasting and inclusive experiences for local communities through placemaking.

Experience

11 yrs 5 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 1 mo

Average Tenure

4 mos

Current Experience

Wsp in australia

4 roles

Senior Project Manager

Promoted

Jan 2026 – Present · 4 mos · Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Project ManagementChange ManagementCost Management

Project Manager

Aug 2021 – Jan 2026 · 4 yrs 5 mos · Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Ashleigh supports the delivery of engineering services to clients across various sectors rail, maritime and freight. She is uniquely placed, as an Aboriginal woman and engineering professional with project management skills, and Aboriginal Affairs experiences allowing her to influence and direct negotiations on major projects. This includes engaging with Indigenous Australians for positive outcomes in employment, training, partnerships, access, and policy and agreements involving corporate, community and governmental parties.

Project ManagementCost ManagementTime ManagementStrategyCommunication

Consultant - Advisory

Jan 2021 – Aug 2021 · 7 mos · Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Ashleigh was part of the Indigenous Specialist Services at WSP who incorporate Indigenous knowledge and culture in the design of infrastructure and built environment projects. Thus, helping to create strong and culturally-respectful relationships with Indigenous communities. This in turn generates meaningful opportunities for Indigenous people, businesses and communities across project lifecycles.

Project ManagementStakeholder EngagementIndigenous CultureTraditional Knowledge

Design Consultant - Sustainability

Jun 2018 – Jan 2021 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Ashleigh focused on delivering positive sustainability outcomes on major infrastructure projects (rail and road) throughout Australia. This was achieved by the coordination of Infrastructure Sustainability (IS) Rating Schemes with project teams to maximise sustainable longevity. Furthermore, Ashleigh also has experience within climate change and resilience – including facilitation of climate change workshops. As part of this role included assessing climate change risks, which may impact the operation of the asset, were identified early.

SustainabilityClimate ChangeClimate Change Adaptation

Queensland government

Queensland Heritage Council Member

Jan 2022 – Dec 2024 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Appointment to the Queensland Heritage Council under Section 10(b) of the Queensland Heritage Act 1994 as a representative with appropriate knowledge, expertise, and interest in heritage conservation. The Queensland Heritage Council is required to act independently, impartially and in the public interest to identify and protect places that have special heritage value to the community and future generations.

Cultural HeritageTraditional Knowledge

Caltex australia

Graduate

Feb 2017 – Jun 2018 · 1 yr 4 mos · Greater Sydney Area

Ashleigh was part of the Graduate Program at Caltex. The program incorporated a rotational six month placement across the business. The rotations which Ashleigh completed include of Sponsorship within the marketing team, Enviornment monitoring and management, and retail store point of sale.

MarketingSustainabilityRetail

University of southern queensland

4 roles

Student Intern

Sep 2016 – Dec 2016 · 3 mos

During completing her degree, Ashleigh was a Student Intern supporting the Residential Collages. Tasks ranging from general administration to running residential collage tours and presentations.

Meet Up Leader

Aug 2016 – Oct 2016 · 2 mos

Ashleigh was the meet up leader for the second semester of 2016. She was responsible for feeding general university queries which were raised throughout the semester and provide guidance and support to current and future students.

CommunicationCustomer Support

Resident Advisor

Feb 2016 – Dec 2016 · 10 mos

Ashleigh was the Residential Advisor for C-Block at Concannon Collage. The RA assists with any supports you might require while living on college; whether academic, social or personal. Each college block has an allocated Residential Leader who is the first point of contact for any questions or concerns throughout the semester.

Student Ambassador

Mar 2015 – Feb 2017 · 1 yr 11 mos

Passionate current students employed on a casual basis to assist in the promotion of the University and recruitment of future students. With tasks ranging from general administration to running campus tours and school presentations.

Interpersonal SkillsTeam CoordinationCollaborative Work

Careertrackers indigenous internship program

Student Ambassador

Feb 2016 – May 2016 · 3 mos · Toowoomba, Australia

The role of Student Ambassador for CareerTrackers formed to create awareness of the CareerTrackers promgram within USQ. Ashleigh was the main point of contact with general queries from current students and connected them with the CareerTrackers team.

CommunicationCommunity OutreachLeadership