Clare has worked in government executive positions for over 20 years including in Queensland Education and was the CEO of the Department of Transport. Clare has worked as Head of Strategy, Planning and Innovation at Infrastructure NSW and as Deputy Secretary, Freight, Strategy and Planning at Transport for NSW. In these roles, Clare provided advice to government, transport and construction sectors on safety, funding priorities, planning, freight and national policy.Clare has held board positions at the NSW Telco Authority, Austroads, Roads Australia.   Clare is an advocate for diversity and inclusion, women in leadership and workforce flexibility.