Cathy Allen

Cathy Allen is an accomplished professional in work health and safety with extensive experience across various organizations. Currently serving as an HSW Industry Safety Specialist at Urban Utilities since October 2022, Cathy previously held the position of Work Health and Safety Manager at Brisbane City Council, leading a team of safety professionals for multiple branch managers. Prior roles include Principal Work, Health & Safety at Aurizon, focusing on leadership in change management and fatigue management, and Principal Safety Consultant for the Department of Education, where responsibilities included HSE systems and performance reporting. Cathy’s tenure at Energex encompassed multiple leadership roles, including Incident Investigations & Analysis Manager and Group Manager of Customer Contact Group, overseeing significant teams and facilitating investigations and stakeholder management. Cathy possesses a strong educational background with a Master of Business Administration in Technology Management from La Trobe University and various qualifications in accident investigations from CQUniversity.