Christine worked for 30 years in the Australian Public Service finishing her career as a Chief Operating Officer at the Department of Infrastructure, Transport Regional Development, Communications and the Arts.  She had over 18 years in the Senior Executive Service working across a range of policy, programs, and corporate areas including aviation, infrastructure, immigration, education, youth affairs, and superannuation. She has extensive experience in Commonwealth/State relations and direct service delivery to clients and communities domestically and internationally.

Upon leaving the APS she worked as a non-Executive Director on several Boards and undertook various assurance and independent expert advisory roles for the Australian Government.  She holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree with majors in economics and public policy.  She is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

She commenced a new full time role as CEO of the Churchill Trust in December 2024.