February 2011

EngineeringSAThe South Australia Division’s Newsletter South Australia Division

A Message From The President2011 has begun with a tragic reminder of the vulnerability of our communities to the forces of nature, and as a consequence the need for engineers in our society. The recent flooding across much of eastern Australia, especially Queensland, has been catastrophic for many thousands of people, and our hearts go out to all those who have lost family and friends, and who have suffered loss and damage to their homes and property.

Many of our members are showing in a practical way their personal commitment to the Year of Humanitarian Engineering, in helping their friends and colleagues deal with the devastation caused by the extreme weather events. In a professional capacity, engineers will begin to understand what happened, and plan and deliver the changes necessary in our infrastructure to reduce the likelihood of a similar event in the future leading to such tragic outcomes.

South Australian Strategic Infrastructure Plan

In South Australia, our state government released a Discussion Paper in September 2009 as a precursor to updating the state’s first Strategic Infrastructure Plan, which was released back in 2005. On your behalf, Engineers Australia has responded to this Discussion Paper, and provided the following recommendations for priority attention. This response was based on our recently released Infrastructure Report Card for South Australia, which in particular highlighted inadequacies in our stormwater infrastructure.

1. Further the integration of State-wide planning, especially transport strategies, to improve the movement of people and freight.

2. Encourage shifts in transport modes from road to rail for freight, and from private to public transport for people.

3. Increase funding for all infrastructure, including maintenance and renewal, to ensure the State’s long term productivity.

4. Prioritise the development of port infrastructure in regional South Australia to support the emerging mineral resources sector.

5. Continue to increase the diversity of water supply options, including greater take up of recycled wastewater and stormwater.

6. Deliver significant improvements to stormwater infrastructure in flood prone areas and apply careful planning to new urban infill schemes.

7. Increase efforts to achieve the State’s sustainability objectives with regard to energy use, especially with respect to base load electricity generation.

8. Provide a financial and regulatory environment which facilitates the creation of renewable energy generation and transmission infrastructure, to meet the State Government’s ambitious renewable energy targets.

9. Give further consideration to road infrastructure funding alternatives to enable earlier provision of key road links.

To deliver on these recommendations, we have encouraged the State and Federal Governments to find ways to facilitate a major increase in the use of private sector funding for infrastructure projects. For South Australia this is particularly relevant to the needs of the growing minerals industry sector which will be one of the major contributors of economic growth in South Australia in the future.

South Australian Engineering Wonders

Like all of you, I am immensely proud of the contribution that South Australian engineers are making to our society. I am also sure that you would agree with me that this is poorly understood by the general community including, in particular, the younger members who might aspire to an engineering role in the future if they were better informed.

Our Division Committee has approved an initiative to produce and publish a booklet and associated DVD showcasing the “South Australian Engineering Wonders” for the period 2000 - 2010. Our aim is to identify the great engineering achievements of our state over the last 10 years, and to promote the engineers and engineering teams who ‘made it so’. Selection criteria will be based on a matrix scoring system which includes, but is not limited to, innovation and ingenuity, impacts on employment, improvements in community health, improvements in movement and contribution to the South Australian economy.

Our goal is for the publication to be launched during Australian Engineering Week, August 2011. We will use all available communication channels to promote the SA Engineering Wonders initiative, particularly during Australian Engineering Week and beyond.

I would like to invite you to nominate one or more South Australian engineering achievements for consideration by our steering committee. Any nominations you are able to identify in the following format would be greatly appreciated:

• Name of project / achievement

• Engineering aspects and the engineers involved

• List of challenges on the project

• Importance and contribution to community (local and state)

• Aim of the project

• When did it occur / over what period

Please provide me with your response by Friday 25th February 2011, to sapresident@engineersaustralia.org.au.

Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you.

Dr David Cruickshanks-Boyd FIEAust EngExec President Engineers Australia South Australia Division

News Flash• The 2011 South Australian Engineering Excellence Awards will be open for entries shortly, keep an eye on

www.engineersaustralia.org.au/sa for more details.

• In July 2011 the 15th International Conference for Woman Engineers and Scientists (ICWES15) will be held, for the first time in Australia, in Adelaide. See the South Australia Division website for more information.

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President Dr David Cruickshanks-Boyd FIEAust EngExec

Deputy President Gerry Doyle MIEAust CPEng

Immediate Past President Doug Gillott FIEAust CPEng

Executive Director Caroline Argent

Deputy Director Sarah Carey

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Call for Committee Nominations

Engineers Australia South Australia Division will be holding a meeting of its Overseas Qualified South Australia (OQSA) group on Tuesday 1st March 2011.

If you have recently arrived in South Australia from outside Australia, or if you migrated here some time ago and would be interested in discussing your experiences since then, this event may be of interest to you. A discussion will also be had regarding the future of the group.

If you are interested in more information please contact Member Relationship Coordinator Nathan Jones via njones@engineersaustralia.org.au or you can register online via the Events section at www.engineersaustralia.org.au/sa/events.

Did You Study Overseas?

The Structural Branch is seeking interested members who can attend their committee meetings, contribute to the planning of Structural activities for 2011 and join their 2011 committee.

The Committee is responsible for organising technical presentations, including site visits, which are usually held on a quarterly basis. There are six Committee meetings per year, which are held at regular intervals.

In 2011 the South Australian Structural Branch is looking to broaden our scope in many areas including: our target audience; the subject matter covered at events; and our engagement with other similar and related organisations.

Traditionally Structural Branch events have been attended by junior engineers working in engineering consultancies. This year we want to look at how we can attract and involve a broader range of ages and backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on how we might cater for engineers working in government organisations, in construction companies and in project management. We have also identified that there are many other organisations in Adelaide who provide similar offerings to the same audience and so we are looking to make stronger links with these organisations and hold some joint events.

If you are interested in becoming involved please contact Technical Program Coordinator Paul Godden via pgodden@engineersaustralia.org.au or by calling 08 8202 7110.

Anyone with suggestions for speakers for technical presentations or site visits is also encouraged to contact Engineers Australia via the above details.

David Kennedy MIEAust Chair, Structural Branch Engineers Australia South Australia Division

2011 Sir Eric Neal Address

The Sir Eric Neal Address will be held Thursday 24th February 2011 at the Sebel Playford, North Terrace, Adelaide. This event is one of the South Australia Division’s greatest networking opportunities and is definitely an event not to be missed!

Guest Speaker Dr Lynn Arnold AO commenced in the role of Chief Executive of Anglicare SA on March 10, 2008, after eleven years with World Vision International where he held roles such as Senior Director (Board Development and Peer Review), Regional Vice President for Asia and Pacific and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for World Vision Australia. As Anglicare’s Chief Executive, Lynn is responsible for overseeing South Australia’s largest non-government agency promoting ‘justice, respect and fullness of life for all.’

The evening also includes the presentation of the Craig Gilbert Leadership Award, University Medals, Fellows Presentations, John Mannam Prize and Mechanical Branch Subject Prizes.

To register please visit www.engineersaustralia.org.au/sa/events or contact Events Manager Caroline Holmes via cholmes@engineersaustralia.org.au or by calling 08 8202 7140.

The CELM SA Chapter celebrated the completion of the Leadership Development Series (LDS) on Wednesday 24th November 2010. Running since March 2009, the series was aimed at providing participants with an understanding of various qualities of leadership and management by hosting events that showcase such examples. Consisting of a series of ten presentations, each presentation addressed a particular leadership and management quality. The presentation themes aligned with the ten Engineering Executive (EngExec) competencies.

The key aim of the series was to provide mid career engineering leaders with the opportunity to understand different qualities and aspects of leadership by showcasing real life career examples from well respected industry leaders. Additional aims included the opportunity to network and contribute whilst learning, to provide an understanding of leadership progression and to prepare leaders for taking on broader or deeper roles.

Industry leaders were invited to present on each topic and were supported by a panel of two other leaders. Each session included a 40 minute presentation and an interactive panel discussion with two other industry leaders and the participants. Participants were able to sign up for the full series. For those that did, CELM provided the opportunity to be provided an external mentor to support the participant’s progress through the series and beyond.

The end of series event invited those who signed up for the full series or those that attended most of the sessions to celebrate their successful completion and to challenge and receive feedback on the effectiveness of the series in achieving its goals. The event was deliberately informal and included the opportunity to network and meet with the committee. It featured a dialogue approach and was held at Engineers Australia.

The participants and committee acknowledge all the industry leaders who volunteered their time and effort to support the events.

Participants were asked to identify the best things about the LDS; what didn’t work or could be improved and additionally what could be included if the series were repeated. Three key themes emerged from an enjoyable and very interactive discussion: workshop format; workshop theme; and mentoring.

There was general positive agreement to hold a workshop around a breakfast about five times a year. The use of industry leaders with real life experiences was very compelling in bringing leadership qualities alive. Participants thought that the cross section of speakers was very positive. Participants felt that the panel sessions were too short and it would be beneficial to make them more interactive. It was recommended that participants be requested to commit to an action around the competence and deliver it before the next session.

Interviewers Needed

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CELM Leadership Development Series Comes To A Close

The Structural Branch is seeking interested members who can attend their committee meetings, contribute to the planning of Structural activities for 2011 and join their 2011 committee.

The Committee is responsible for organising technical presentations, including site visits, which are usually held on a quarterly basis. There are six Committee meetings per year, which are held at regular intervals.

In 2011 the South Australian Structural Branch is looking to broaden our scope in many areas including: our target audience; the subject matter covered at events; and our engagement with other similar and related organisations.

Traditionally Structural Branch events have been attended by junior engineers working in engineering consultancies. This year we want to look at how we can attract and involve a broader range of ages and backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on how we might cater for engineers working in government organisations, in construction companies and in project management. We have also identified that there are many other organisations in Adelaide who provide similar offerings to the same audience and so we are looking to make stronger links with these organisations and hold some joint events.

If you are interested in becoming involved please contact Technical Program Coordinator Paul Godden via pgodden@engineersaustralia.org.au or by calling 08 8202 7110.

Anyone with suggestions for speakers for technical presentations or site visits is also encouraged to contact Engineers Australia via the above details.

David Kennedy MIEAust Chair, Structural Branch Engineers Australia South Australia Division

The Sir Eric Neal Address will be held Thursday 24th February 2011 at the Sebel Playford, North Terrace, Adelaide. This event is one of the South Australia Division’s greatest networking opportunities and is definitely an event not to be missed!

Guest Speaker Dr Lynn Arnold AO commenced in the role of Chief Executive of Anglicare SA on March 10, 2008, after eleven years with World Vision International where he held roles such as Senior Director (Board Development and Peer Review), Regional Vice President for Asia and Pacific and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for World Vision Australia. As Anglicare’s Chief Executive, Lynn is responsible for overseeing South Australia’s largest non-government agency promoting ‘justice, respect and fullness of life for all.’

The evening also includes the presentation of the Craig Gilbert Leadership Award, University Medals, Fellows Presentations, John Mannam Prize and Mechanical Branch Subject Prizes.

To register please visit www.engineersaustralia.org.au/sa/events or contact Events Manager Caroline Holmes via cholmes@engineersaustralia.org.au or by calling 08 8202 7140.

The CELM SA Chapter celebrated the completion of the Leadership Development Series (LDS) on Wednesday 24th November 2010. Running since March 2009, the series was aimed at providing participants with an understanding of various qualities of leadership and management by hosting events that showcase such examples. Consisting of a series of ten presentations, each presentation addressed a particular leadership and management quality. The presentation themes aligned with the ten Engineering Executive (EngExec) competencies.

The key aim of the series was to provide mid career engineering leaders with the opportunity to understand different qualities and aspects of leadership by showcasing real life career examples from well respected industry leaders. Additional aims included the opportunity to network and contribute whilst learning, to provide an understanding of leadership progression and to prepare leaders for taking on broader or deeper roles.

Industry leaders were invited to present on each topic and were supported by a panel of two other leaders. Each session included a 40 minute presentation and an interactive panel discussion with two other industry leaders and the participants. Participants were able to sign up for the full series. For those that did, CELM provided the opportunity to be provided an external mentor to support the participant’s progress through the series and beyond.

The end of series event invited those who signed up for the full series or those that attended most of the sessions to celebrate their successful completion and to challenge and receive feedback on the effectiveness of the series in achieving its goals. The event was deliberately informal and included the opportunity to network and meet with the committee. It featured a dialogue approach and was held at Engineers Australia.

The participants and committee acknowledge all the industry leaders who volunteered their time and effort to support the events.

Participants were asked to identify the best things about the LDS; what didn’t work or could be improved and additionally what could be included if the series were repeated. Three key themes emerged from an enjoyable and very interactive discussion: workshop format; workshop theme; and mentoring.

There was general positive agreement to hold a workshop around a breakfast about five times a year. The use of industry leaders with real life experiences was very compelling in bringing leadership qualities alive. Participants thought that the cross section of speakers was very positive. Participants felt that the panel sessions were too short and it would be beneficial to make them more interactive. It was recommended that participants be requested to commit to an action around the competence and deliver it before the next session.

The participants thought that the themes gave a broader sense of other leaders outside of their own industry and appreciated the quality of the insights into leadership that it gave them. The themes of leadership and the use of the engineering executive competencies as the structure was a great approach. Interestingly, there was a diverse opinion on which session was the most compelling. Participants requested more information about the particular topic prior to the event. There was a strong consensus that presenters providing personal experiences of leadership particularly around courage in decisions was very powerful.

Mentoring outside of their own company was positive for many and the committee was urged to continue it. During the events it would have been beneficial to operate a buddy system of participants who wished to do it. There is now the opportunity for LDS participants to be mentors.

Following on from the feedback, CELM SA is intending to run a second LDS series in mid 2012 following the 2012 Engineering Leadership Conference in Adelaide.

Participants attending the whole series will be acknowledged for their achievement at the Sir Eric Neal address in February 2011.

The CELM Executive Committee would like to thank all presenters and participants for their support and the CELM advisory group for their guidance.

Tom Mosquera FIEAust CPEngChair, Centre for Engineering Leadership and Management SA Engineers Australia South Australia Division

Professional Interviewers are required to assess the applications of Chartered Applicants.

In particular engineers are being sought who have Chartered Status and experience in: Computer Systems; Software Engineering; Environmental Engineering; Aeronautical or Avionic Hardware or Software; or Submarines however all interested Chartered members are welcome.

As well as giving back to the profession and experiencing new perspectives time spent assisting with Professional Interviews can be used towards Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements.

To register as an interviewer please complete the short form at http://tinyurl.com/4uk39ew or for any questions please contact Member Relationship Coordinator Nathan Jones via:

Email: njones@engineersaustralia.org.au Phone: 08 8202 7170 Post: Level 11, 108 King William Street, ADELAIDE SA 5000

Interviewers Needed

Participants at the CELM SA LDS end of series event.

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Introducing the 2011 Campus Coordinators

Engineers Australia South Australia Division would like to announce the appointment of Campus Coordinators for the University of South Australia and the University of Adelaide in 2011.

The role of Campus Coordinator is designed to be a contact point between Engineers Australia, in particular the Young Engineers Australia group, and university faculty and peers.

Campus Coordinators look to assist students in locating the best services and advice available to them, on campus and externally through Engineers Australia.

The Campus Coordinators are also encouraged to provide feedback on the role of Engineers Australia at the universities and how events and services can be improved to assist those studying by keeping ahead of students needs.

The University of South Australia Campus Coordinator is Paul Koufalakis StudIEAust. The University of Adelaide Campus Coordinator is Robert Qiao StudIEAust. More information about Paul and Robert is included below.

Should you have any questions about the role of Campus Coordinator please contact Membership Officer Nathan Jones via njones@engineersaustralia.org.au or by calling 08 8202 7170.

Paul Koufalakis StudIEAustPaul is currently studying the University of South Australia’s Bachelor of Civil Engineering and is in his second year.

Paul has been involved with many of the University and Engineers Australia events held in the past, and in particular he has played a role in every Engineers Australia BBQ held during 2010.

His extra curricular activities include helping with the final stage of construction, and participating as one of the racers, in the Concrete Canoe event in 2009. The Concrete Canoe race is held between the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia each year with fierce competition. In the 2009 event the University of South Australia team went on to set a new record, achieving the highest score in the history of the race. Paul has also been involved on a $3m local area traffic audit in collaboration with the Salisbury Council, and passed the related course with a High Distinction.

Paul has also been committed to giving back to, and meeting others from the profession. Paul has attended events such as the Women in Engineering, Young Engineers Australia and Centre for Engineering Leadership and Management’s Gen2x “Careers Fast Tracked’ event in 2010, committee meetings and various Careers nights.

Paul likes to build a good rapport with fellow students and looks forward to creating tighter bonds with student bodies from all disciplines.

Robert is a final year Civil engineering student at the University of Adelaide.

Previously, he has been actively involved in buddy programs and several career events. By taking this campus coordinator work, he has also been excited about being able to engage and provide services to larger and wilder engineering student communities.

Robert is hoping to make a strong connection between Young Engineers Australia and wild engineering students on campus by providing extra services and organising more engaged events, which includes: Organising an industry tour, to provide fellow students more opportunities to gain practical experience; Organising industry updates for engineering students to orientate their studying direction; Career workshops; Career events; Organising engineering competition projects to encourage different engineering disciplines to emerge; and a social event, encouraging interactions between students and Young Engineer Australia

Robert Qiao StudIEAust

Introduction:

Robert is a final year Civil engineering student at the University of Adelaide. Previously, he has been actively involved in Buddy programs and few career events. By taking this campus coordinator work, he has also been excited about to be able to engage and provide services to larger and wilder engineering student communities.

Robert is hoping to make a strong connection between Young Engineers Australia and wild engineering students on campus by providing extra services and organise more engaged events, which includes:

Organising Industry Tour, to provide fellow students more opportunities to gain practical experience

Organising Industry Updates for engineering students to orientate their studying direction

Career Workshops Career Events Organising engineering competition Projects to

encourage different engineering disciplines to emerge

Social Event, encourage interactions between students and Young Engineer Australia

Below is a short outline of some of the events and opportunities that will be available in South Australia in 2011. Keep an eye on future editions of Engineering South Australia or the South Australia Division website for more details, information on event outcomes and additional events!

A FREE Chartered Status Workshop will be held for Members and Non Members interested in submitting an application for Chartered Status on Tuesday 8th March 2011.

Our National Assessor Ewan Hazeldine or Maurice Berry will conduct the Chartered Workshop, which will feature invaluable information regarding Engineers Australia, Chartered Status accreditation and tips on writing Career Episode Reports (CERs) and putting together your Chartered Status application.

Further dates for workshops can be obtained via the Engineers Australia South Australia Division website at www.engineersaustralia.org.au/sa

Chartered Status Workshops

Registration is essential. Please visit www.engineersaustralia.org.au/sa/events to register online or contact Nathan Jones via njones@engineersaustralia.org.au or by calling 08 8202 7170 for more information.

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Engineers Australia South Australia Division would like to announce the appointment of Campus Coordinators for the University of South Australia and the University of Adelaide in 2011.

The role of Campus Coordinator is designed to be a contact point between Engineers Australia, in particular the Young Engineers Australia group, and university faculty and peers.

Campus Coordinators look to assist students in locating the best services and advice available to them, on campus and externally through Engineers Australia.

The Campus Coordinators are also encouraged to provide feedback on the role of Engineers Australia at the universities and how events and services can be improved to assist those studying by keeping ahead of students needs.

The University of South Australia Campus Coordinator is Paul Koufalakis StudIEAust. The University of Adelaide Campus Coordinator is Robert Qiao StudIEAust. More information about Paul and Robert is included below.

Should you have any questions about the role of Campus Coordinator please contact Membership Officer Nathan Jones via njones@engineersaustralia.org.au or by calling 08 8202 7170.

Paul is currently studying the University of South Australia’s Bachelor of Civil Engineering and is in his second year.

Paul has been involved with many of the University and Engineers Australia events held in the past, and in particular he has played a role in every Engineers Australia BBQ held during 2010.

His extra curricular activities include helping with the final stage of construction, and participating as one of the racers, in the Concrete Canoe event in 2009. The Concrete Canoe race is held between the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia each year with fierce competition. In the 2009 event the University of South Australia team went on to set a new record, achieving the highest score in the history of the race. Paul has also been involved on a $3m local area traffic audit in collaboration with the Salisbury Council, and passed the related course with a High Distinction.

Paul has also been committed to giving back to, and meeting others from the profession. Paul has attended events such as the Women in Engineering, Young Engineers Australia and Centre for Engineering Leadership and Management’s Gen2x “Careers Fast Tracked’ event in 2010, committee meetings and various Careers nights.

Paul likes to build a good rapport with fellow students and looks forward to creating tighter bonds with student bodies from all disciplines.

Robert is a final year Civil engineering student at the University of Adelaide.

Previously, he has been actively involved in buddy programs and several career events. By taking this campus coordinator work, he has also been excited about being able to engage and provide services to larger and wilder engineering student communities.

Robert is hoping to make a strong connection between Young Engineers Australia and wild engineering students on campus by providing extra services and organising more engaged events, which includes: Organising an industry tour, to provide fellow students more opportunities to gain practical experience; Organising industry updates for engineering students to orientate their studying direction; Career workshops; Career events; Organising engineering competition projects to encourage different engineering disciplines to emerge; and a social event, encouraging interactions between students and Young Engineer Australia

Introduction:

Robert is a final year Civil engineering student at the University of Adelaide. Previously, he has been actively involved in Buddy programs and few career events. By taking this campus coordinator work, he has also been excited about to be able to engage and provide services to larger and wilder engineering student communities.

Robert is hoping to make a strong connection between Young Engineers Australia and wild engineering students on campus by providing extra services and organise more engaged events, which includes:

Organising Industry Tour, to provide fellow students more opportunities to gain practical experience

Organising Industry Updates for engineering students to orientate their studying direction

Career Workshops Career Events Organising engineering competition Projects to

encourage different engineering disciplines to emerge

Social Event, encourage interactions between students and Young Engineer Australia

Below is a short outline of some of the events and opportunities that will be available in South Australia in 2011. Keep an eye on future editions of Engineering South Australia or the South Australia Division website for more details, information on event outcomes and additional events!

South Australian Engineering Excellence Awards Australian Engineering Week

The entry form for the 2011 South Australian Engineering Excellence Awards will be available soon through the South Australia Division. Please contact Events Manager Caroline Holmes via cholmes@engineersaustralia.org.au or by calling on 08 8202 7140 to obtain a copy.

The 2011 South Australian Engineering Excellence Awards Presentation Dinner will be held Friday 16th September 2011. Further details about the Presentation Dinner will be available closer to the date.

Australian Engineering Week 2011 will take place between the 1st - 5th August 2011. As always this will be a great chance for engineers and engineering employers in South Australia to showcase the innovative and astounding accomplishments made by engineers.

If you or your company would like to be involved in one of the site tours please contact Events Manager Caroline Holmes via cholmes@engineersaustralia.org.au or by calling on 08 8202 7140.

Volunteer Opportunities Speaking Opportunities

Engineers Without Borders (EWB) are looking to have a busy year so please keep an eye on their website at www.ewb.org.au for more information about their upcoming events. The RedR organisation is also a great opportunity for you to use your technical knowledge to assist the community and the world. For more information please visit www.redr.org.au

Many branch and society committees are also happy to look at additional committee members. If you are looking to get involved please email Technical Program Coordinator Paul Godden via pgodden@engineersaustralia.org.au.

Opportunities are available to speak at the Student Careers Night to be held during Australian Engineering Week 2011. This event aims to inform high school teachers, career counsellors and students and guide career paths in the future. To register as a speaker please contact Member Relationship Coordinator Nathan Jones via njones@engineersaustralia.org.au.

Should you know of someone who may be appropriate to speak at a South Australia Division Technical Presentation please notify Technical Program Coordinator Paul Godden via pgodden@engineersaustralia.org.au or on 08 8202 7110.

What’s Coming in 2011 For South Australia Members

All statistics sourced from www.globalissues.org

Engineers Australia is proud to

announce that 2011 is the Year of Humanitarian Engineering – a year in which we will recognise the role of engineering in improving quality of life and disaster recovery in Australia and abroad.

LACK ACCESS TOBASIC SANITATION

2.6 BILLION PEOPLELACK ACCESS TO

ELECTRICITY

1 IN 4 PEOPLE

LACK ACCESS TOSAFE DRINKING WATER

1 IN 6 PEOPLE

It’s up to us to engineer a better world.

makeitso.org.au/humanitarian

Engineers Australia, a not-for-profi t organisation that exists for the advancement of engineering and the professional development of our members, is proud to be hosting the Year of Humanitarian Engineering.

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Companies Making Commitment to PDP

On Tuesday 7th December 2010 Industry Relationship Manager Jason Thornhill and South Australia Division President Dr David Cruickshanks-Boyd FIEAust EngExec met with company representatives to sign a Professional Development Program (PDP) agreement with Fyfe Pty Ltd. Another agreement was signed on Wednesday 19th January 2011 with gas transmission company Epic Energy.

The PDP (Professional Development Program) is a planned period of professional formation that is structured around an identified job and career progression, and includes work-based training and assuming responsibility in appropriate roles. It can be tailored to match both the professional formation needs of employees and the business requirements of an organisation.

Participation in a PDP is open to engineers across all fields and all types of enterprise. Currently, there are about 6000 engineers with 300 participating organisations on an Engineers Australia PDP.

Industries covered include: mining; utilities; consulting; aerospace; defence; automation; information technology; telecommunications; processing; manufacturing; construction; and federal, state and local government.

For more information on the PDP contact Industry Relationship Manager Jason Thornhill via jthornhill@engineersaustralia.org.au or by calling 08 8202 7120.

Jason ThornhillIndustry Relationship Manager Engineers Australia South Australia Division

PDP Signing - About Fyfe Pty Ltd

Fyfe Pty Ltd is a well established land, resource and infrastructure development consultancy specialising in providing comprehensive engineering, planning, and surveying services throughout Australia. Based in Adelaide, Fyfe has around 250 staff nationally with offices in Darwin and Brisbane and regional offices in Queensland, South Australia and the Northern Territory.

Fyfe’s Oil and Gas Divisional Manager, Michael Bessen, says

‘Over the years, Fyfe have recruited a great team of professionals, and we continue to encourage and support all personnel through comprehensive training and professional development.

‘We recognise that our staff provide a key element to the success of our company and look forward to the support Engineers Australia will be able to provide to our staff through their Professional Development program’

Fyfe Pty Ltd South Australia Division President Dr David

Cruickshanks-Boyd FIEAust EngExec with Fyfe’s Oil

and Gas Divisional Manager, Michael Bessen.

PDP Signing - About Epic EnergyEpic Energy is one of Australia's largest gas transmission companies. It is the owner/operator of the Moomba to Adelaide Pipeline System and the South-East (Katnook) Pipeline System in SA, the Pilbara Pipeline System in WA and the South West Queensland Pipeline.

Epic Energy’s end use gas transportation customers are generally base load electricity generators, gas retailers and industrial gas users, including AGL, Origin Energy, Santos, OneSteel and BHP Billiton.

Epic Energy employs a work force of around 110 people, with a corporate headquarters and gas control centre in Melbourne, and an operations team including engineering and maintenance in Adelaide. There are 15 engineers within various teams across the business.

Epic Energy’s engineering team ensures that appropriate technical standards are maintained across the company’s assets and systems for safe operation and sustainable business, and provides technical input to commercial and strategic decisions. The implementation of the Engineers Australia Professional Development Program is both a commitment to the continued development of Epic Energy engineering staff, and an acknowledgement of the importance of technical competence to business operations.

Epic Energy

South Australia Division President Dr David Cruickshanks-

Boyd FIEAust EngExec with Epic Energy’s Engineering

Manager Tom Forde MIEAust

Grant Hosking, from the

1978 Engineers Australia

magazine announcing his

National Presidency.

Early Bird Registrations Close 15th May 2011

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On Tuesday 7th December 2010 Industry Relationship Manager Jason Thornhill and South Australia Division President Dr David Cruickshanks-Boyd FIEAust EngExec met with company representatives to sign a Professional Development Program (PDP) agreement with Fyfe Pty Ltd. Another agreement was signed on Wednesday 19th January 2011 with gas transmission company Epic Energy.

The PDP (Professional Development Program) is a planned period of professional formation that is structured around an identified job and career progression, and includes work-based training and assuming responsibility in appropriate roles. It can be tailored to match both the professional formation needs of employees and the business requirements of an organisation.

Participation in a PDP is open to engineers across all fields and all types of enterprise. Currently, there are about 6000 engineers with 300 participating organisations on an Engineers Australia PDP.

Industries covered include: mining; utilities; consulting; aerospace; defence; automation; information technology; telecommunications; processing; manufacturing; construction; and federal, state and local government.

For more information on the PDP contact Industry Relationship Manager Jason Thornhill via jthornhill@engineersaustralia.org.au or by calling 08 8202 7120.

Jason ThornhillIndustry Relationship Manager Engineers Australia South Australia Division

Fyfe Pty Ltd is a well established land, resource and infrastructure development consultancy specialising in providing comprehensive engineering, planning, and surveying services throughout Australia. Based in Adelaide, Fyfe has around 250 staff nationally with offices in Darwin and Brisbane and regional offices in Queensland, South Australia and the Northern Territory.

Fyfe’s Oil and Gas Divisional Manager, Michael Bessen, says

‘Over the years, Fyfe have recruited a great team of professionals, and we continue to encourage and support all personnel through comprehensive training and professional development.

‘We recognise that our staff provide a key element to the success of our company and look forward to the support Engineers Australia will be able to provide to our staff through their Professional Development program’

Fyfe Pty Ltd

Epic Energy is one of Australia's largest gas transmission companies. It is the owner/operator of the Moomba to Adelaide Pipeline System and the South-East (Katnook) Pipeline System in SA, the Pilbara Pipeline System in WA and the South West Queensland Pipeline.

Epic Energy’s end use gas transportation customers are generally base load electricity generators, gas retailers and industrial gas users, including AGL, Origin Energy, Santos, OneSteel and BHP Billiton.

Epic Energy employs a work force of around 110 people, with a corporate headquarters and gas control centre in Melbourne, and an operations team including engineering and maintenance in Adelaide. There are 15 engineers within various teams across the business.

Epic Energy’s engineering team ensures that appropriate technical standards are maintained across the company’s assets and systems for safe operation and sustainable business, and provides technical input to commercial and strategic decisions. The implementation of the Engineers Australia Professional Development Program is both a commitment to the continued development of Epic Energy engineering staff, and an acknowledgement of the importance of technical competence to business operations.

Epic Energy

South Australia Division President Dr David Cruickshanks-

Boyd FIEAust EngExec with Epic Energy’s Engineering

Manager Tom Forde MIEAust

Grant joined the Institution of Engineers Australia in 1943 as a Student member. He was elected National President of Engineers Australia in 1978, at 53 one of the youngest National Presidents ever appointed at the time. Later he was recognised for his service to the profession and to Engineers Australia by being made an Honorary Fellow in 1984.

He was born and raised in Adelaide, graduating as a civil engineer from the University of Adelaide, and subsequently winning a Rhodes Scholarship, in 1947. He graduated from Oxford and obtained a Master of Arts with first class honors in engineering science.

From 1950-1961 Grant was a research engineer in the civil and sanitary engineering department at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, working on dynamic loading of structures. From 1952-1955 he was lecturer, and then senior lecturer, in Melbourne University’s department of civil engineering.

He returned to Adelaide in 1956 and worked in an architectural office, followed by managing an office of an interstate firm of consulting engineers. In 1961 Grant started his own practice which later merged with Philip Fargher and Partner in 1966 to form Hosking, Fargher and Oborn Pty Ltd. He held a number of senior positions following this, and focused heavily on civil and structural works.

Grant was also involved with a number of other engineering and related bodies including the Association of Consulting Engineers Australia (now Consult Australia), and he became a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE), who seek to foster excellence in technological sciences and engineering to enhance Australia’s competitiveness, economic and social well-being and environmental sustainability.

Grant’s services to the engineering profession were recognised when he was presented with Officer of the Order of Australia in June 1983 and was recognised again when he was awarded the Centenary medal in 2001.

He had a keen interest in sports, especially during his time at the University of Adelaide and at Oxford, and was married to Judy Hosking, with whom he had three children Alicia, Timothy and Edwina.

Engineers Australia South Australia Division

(Our thanks to Engineers Media for their contribution to this article.)

Vale - Grant Hosking AO FTSE HonFIEAust CPEng January 1925 - January 2011

Grant Hosking, from the

1978 Engineers Australia

magazine announcing his

National Presidency.

The 15th International Conference for Women Engineers and Scientists (ICWES15) - 19th - 22nd July 2011

The 15th International Conference for Women Engineers and Scientists (ICWES15) is jointly hosted by Engineers Australia National Committee for Women in Engineering and the International Network for Women Engineers and Scientists (INWES).

The International Conference for Women Engineers and Scientists (ICWES) has been held every three years since 1964 and provides an important forum for the exchange of information and ideas for women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

The theme of this conference is Leadership, Innovation, Sustainability. The conference will provide an opportunity to discuss innovative technology in the 21st century across the engineering, science and technological professions as well as providing excellent network opportunities with colleagues in business, academia and government. It will highlight the important roles and contributions women in STEM make to society in the 21st century as well as demonstrating the value of having women as part of the professional team.

The conference is expected to have a wide ranging impact on these professions and will have a number of discussion forums including:

• Innovations and research in the various fields of engineering, science and technology.

• New ideas and solutions to contemporary problems including climate change, water, energy and sustainability.

• Gender Issues and the challenges of attracting and retaining women engineers and scientists.

• Industry commitment to diversity and equality in the workplace.

• Showcasing female leaders in engineering, science and technology fields.

These forums will encourage conference delegates to reflect and consider their circumstances and what they hope to achieve by revisiting their goals and aspirations.

Keynote speakers

Dame Professor Jocelyn Bell Burnell, DBE, FRS, FRSE, a distinguished astrophysicist, based in the UK.

Dr. María Jesús Prieto-Laffargue, a telecommunications engineer and the first woman to be President of the World Federation of Engineering Organisations.

Emeritus Professor Elizabeth Taylor, AO, is a leading academic and has been Executive Dean of the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering & Health at Central Queensland University since 2006.

For more information about ICWES15 please visit http://www.icwes15.org/

Early Bird Registrations Close 15th May 2011

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