Helen specialises in geological/geotechnical 3D model development and site investigation management spanning tunnels, mining and dams, as well as geological inputs to design and construction phases. Helen has either run or been a team lead in the site investigation, data collation, 3D modelling and construction phases for some of eastern Australia’s largest tunnelling projects including Borumba PHES (Owners Engineer Geology Lead), West Connex M8 (Design & Construction), Sydney Gateway (site investigation) and Brisbane Airport Link (Design), and some of Australia and SE Asia’s biggest mining operations including the structurally complex sedimentary BIF deposits at Mt Whaleback, Mining Area C, Marandoo; and metamorphic and intrusive copper gold deposits of Batu Hijau, Prominent Hill, and the Hu’u Onto deposit. Since joining SMEC she has expanded her project scope to detailed dam foundation models and site investigation and linking all areas of expertise in the Pumped Hydro sector. Helen is a Chartered Professional MAusIMM CP (Geo). She awarded the Australian Geomechanics Award for 2022 for her paper titled “Lithological character and Structural Geology of the Cooks River area with focus on the M8 Tunnels” and was awarded the Australian Tunnelling Societys Woman in Tunnelling Award for 2023.