Tania Orr is the General Manager of Transport Planning and Operations (TPO) – starting in the role 3 years ago (on 19 April 2022). Her role is critical role in ensuring Council effectively plans, funds and operates Brisbane’s transport network to meet the current and future needs of the city.
As both a significant asset owner, transport planner, budget program manager and network operator, she has the responsibility for long and short-term transport network and infrastructure planning, day-to-day network operation, and the ownership of current and future assets.
Tania is a Senior Executive with over 20 years’ experience in social infrastructure including all modes of transport, major projects, and precinct development.
For the three years prior to working at Council, Tania worked for the Transport for NSW as Executive Director, Planning and Programs and Program Director, Fast Rail. Prior to these roles, Tania was employed by KPMG Australia as Director, Infrastructure & Projects Group.
She also spent over 12 years working for the Victorian Government as an executive across a number of in rail transport, planning, strategy, property development and infrastructure
Tania holds a Senior Executive MBA from the Melbourne Business School and is a Certified Associate in Asset Management.