Nev Heales is a highly experienced civil engineer with a career spanning several decades in infrastructure management and development. Notable roles include serving as Principal Civil Engineer and Program Development Manager at Aurizon, where responsibilities involved the development of capital investment and maintenance plans for the Central Queensland Coal network. Previous positions include Deputy Alliance Manager at Horizon Alliance, overseeing road and rail infrastructure projects, and Regional Manager Network Infrastructure at Queensland Rail, managing mixed freight and passenger rail networks. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering and Management from The University of Queensland and a Master's of Business Administration in Technology from La Trobe University.