Emeritus Professor Taylor is an acknowledged leader of Australia's engineering profession, in education, accreditation, the participation of women, professional practice, and in humanitarian aid. She serves as a consultant or volunteer to government inquiries, organisations and advisory bodies. She chairs Engineers Australia's Accreditation Board, RedR Australia and International RedR and chaired the Board of Professional Engineers Queensland. She is a former Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Physical Systems, and later Pro Vice Chancellor and Executive Dean, Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Health at Central Queensland University and a former President of the Australian Council of Engineering Deans.