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Meet Muriel Demarcus from Sydney Metro
We spoke to Muriel to get to know her a little better.
What do you do at Transport?
My team and I are transforming a tunnel into a railway as part of the City & Southwest project, which is a $1.5 billion piece of work. I lead a highly engaged and agile team that manages all aspects, from cost control to collaboration with other contractors and third parties.
What's your proudest moment?
At one point our contractor couldn’t order the rail for the train maintenance on time due to difficulties with the supply chain. The team had to step in and order the rail through an existing arrangement with Sydney Trains. This was, to me, collaboration at its best.
What advice do you have for other women who are looking to progress their careers in Transport?
Just do it! We women have a tendency to undersell ourselves. To me, it’s all about taking risks, exploring new opportunities and continuing to deliver.
How do you ensure a good work/life balance?
Running is my therapy. I’m always training for an ultramarathon, even if this means having to wake up at the crack of dawn. I also like spending time with my two daughters, and I have found the teenage years to be more challenging than expected!
Tell us something people may not know about you?
I am a non-exec for the Royal Rehab Hospital Foundation and I used to be a National Liaison Officer for the Sydney Invictus Games. I spend a lot of time with people who’ve rebuilt their lives after horrific injuries and traumatic events. I admire them for their resilience and I will help them in any way I can.
