Amanda is an experienced leader, having worked in various regional leadership roles in frontline service delivery during her career. Undertaking the role temporarily as Regional Director with the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training from March 2022, Amanda was successful in being appointed permanently to the position of Regional Director in July 2023. Amanda has a passion for empowering Queensland communities to be and stay connected and informed, so they are able to thrive and grow. She enjoys building relationships and partnering with others so everyone’s joint goals can be achieved. Amanda has been able to build a cohesive regional team by using her leadership and relational skills to empower and guide staff through a period of significant change. Her team continues to deliver high-quality employment, small business and training services to the region’s customers and communities through the implementation of quality systems, practices, standards whilst meeting key service delivery indicators within budget.