Jillian Noad

Jillian Noad has extensive experience in operations and innovation management within the steel industry, currently serving as the Innovation Portfolio Manager at BlueScope Steel since February 2002. In this role, Jillian oversees product development through the Innovation PMO, integrating portfolio, project, and process management. Previous positions at BlueScope include Plate Rolling & Roll Shop Manager, Technical Coordinator for various operations, and Process Control Engineer, all emphasizing operational efficiency, safety systems, and team development. Jillian also held roles outside of BlueScope, including Director at Australian Innovation Research Group and Strategy Specialist at Sport Access Foundation. Educational qualifications include multiple degrees in psychology and engineering from UNSW and the University of Adelaide.