CSQ Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is appointed by the Queensland Minister for the training and skills portfolio, as the sole shareholder of the company, and comprises an independent Chair and representatives from the building and construction industry and government. Directors are appointed for a three-year term.
The Board provides CSQ with strategic direction and advice and ensures that the levy funds are invested through equitable, transparent and fiscally responsible governance and in line with the needs of industry.
CSQ Directors
Sue-Ann Fresneda – Chair
Ms Amanda Bulow – Director
Mr Andrew Chapman – Director
Ms Penny Cornah – Director
Mr Adrian Gabrielli – Director
Ms Chantal Llora – Director
Mr Damian Long – Director
Ms Kate Raymond – Director
Ms Sarah Roeloffs – Director
Executive leadership team
CSQ’s executive leadership team provides leadership and direction to support the operations of the organisation and to implement the strategic direction set by the Board.
Our executive leadership team includes:
Tara Diamond
Chief Executive Officer
Tara Diamond is Chief Executive Officer of Construction Skills Queensland, bringing extensive executive leadership experience across workforce development, skills policy, industry services, governance and advocacy. She has previously served as Deputy Chief Executive and Company Secretary for the Australian Resources & Energy Employer Association (AREEA), with broad responsibility across strategy, operations, governance, policy and advocacy, workforce programs and member services. Tara has played an active role in national workforce and skills policy, including appointments to the National Workplace Relations Consultative Committee and the Australian Industry and Skills Committee. She brings strong experience working across industry and government and is focused on building workforce capability and strengthening industry partnerships in Queensland’s building and construction sector.
Carla Crawford
Director of Corporate Services and Company Secretary
Carla Crawford is responsible for leading the corporate aspects of Construction Skills Queensland including legal, governance and risk, and business services together with providing company secretarial support to the Board. She is responsible for providing pragmatic legal advice and implementing commercial solutions that support the organisation’s risk appetite. Aligned with this, she is responsible for CSQ’s legal matters with an emphasis of managing commercial agreements and advising on corporate governance including risk management. Prior to joining CSQ, Carla was an associate at Mullins Lawyers where she was a commercial lawyer in private and corporate practice. Her role included providing practical and commercial legal advice on mergers and acquisitions, advising clients on due diligence, acquisition and sales as well as restructuring to private equity models. She worked alongside public companies as well as small and medium sized businesses.
Kim Hetherington
Director, Industry Intelligence & Research
Kim Hetherington leads CSQ’s specialist workforce planning, data and research team, monitoring construction activity across Queensland to identify opportunities for targeted labour and skills interventions. She brings over 25 years’ experience in learning and development, workforce planning, operations and project management across mining and resources, civil infrastructure, building and construction, energy, telecommunications, and science. Her career spans the private sector and state and federal government, driven by a passion for infrastructure projects that deliver lasting benefits for communities and the economy.
Sue McCosker
Director, Marketing and Communications
Sue McCosker leads the organisation’s busy and diverse portfolio in the Marketing and Communications space. Sue has extensive experience designing communications and marketing solutions to support and advance projects and broader organizational goals. Having worked in local and state government, private agencies and industry bodies, she brings an understanding of the complex environments typical of issues-rich multi-stakeholder not-for-profits. Her work has had a strong focus on urban development, infrastructure and construction, with past employment at Urban Development Institute of Australia (Qld), Brisbane City Council (Brisbane Metro), Transport & Main Roads, State Infrastructure and Planning. A trained journalist, Sue loves nothing more than getting lost in a writing task and enjoys collaborating with her team creating engaging tailored messaging to reach CSQ’s various audiences. She works to ensure CSQ’s valuable service to industry is supported and promoted with layered branding, marketing and content strategy.
Gavin Leckenby
Director, Policy and Planning
Gavin Leckenby is responsible for progressing and executing a range of business improvement projects and initiatives in the areas of corporate planning, governance, program evaluation, government relationships and policy coordination. Prior to joining CSQ, Gavin has held a range of leadership roles in the Queensland public service across a career spanning 30 years, including key roles in managing government investment and developing new programs in the vocational education and training sector.
Connie Creedon
Director, Finance
Connie Creedon is the Director of Finance leading a dedicated team responsible for CSQ’s finance function and investment oversight. She oversees core financial operations, reporting, compliance, budgeting, and forecasting, while also providing strategic financial leadership across the organisation. Connie is a Certified Practicing Accountant with more than 25 years of experience spanning financial control, management accounting, professional practice, and specialist forensic accounting. She has gained extensive exposure across a diverse range of industries, including construction, retail, professional services, and hospitality. Connie is committed to CSQ’s mission and values, and takes pride in supporting the organisation’s meaningful impact in upskilling the Building and Construction Industry.
Evan Maughan
Acting Director, Industry Services
Evan Maughan is Director of Industry Services at CSQ, where he leads statewide industry engagement and the Construction Pathways strategy. He brings more than 20 years’ experience in learning and development, program delivery, and relationship management, including over a decade at CSQ. In partnership with industry, government and education, Evan leads the development of industry-led workforce solutions that build capability, support skills development, and connect people with careers in Queensland’s building and construction industry.
Steve Reeves
Acting Director, Digital Technology
Steve Reeves leads our digital technology and innovation efforts. With more than two decades of ICT leadership experience, he is responsible for ensuring our technology systems, digital platforms, and services are secure, reliable, and aligned to business needs. Having led technology teams across government, education, and community sectors, Steve brings extensive experience in digital transformation, enterprise architecture, infrastructure, cyber security, and service delivery. He is committed to leveraging technology to simplify processes, strengthen organisational performance, and deliver better outcomes for customers and stakeholders.