Consult Australia

Collab X is currently open for early bird registrations. Early bird registrations close this upcoming Friday 20 December, be sure not to miss out! Register https://lnkd.in/gggjvSEx Matt Williams Kristy Eulenstein Jonathan Cartledge Tim Nicholls Emma Thunder Mark Rogers Kristine Banks Alison Kirk Amy Costin

Consult Australia is proud to welcome Sam McWilliam, WSP’s Managing Director of Transport, to our Board of Directors. Sam brings over two decades of expertise from her work at WSP, where she’s led major projects like Sydney Metro to deliver meaningful results. 🔗 Read more about her vision and journey in this month's Consulting Matters: https://lnkd.in/gc4WQRXk As Australia’s infrastructure landscape evolves, Sam is committed to tackling its challenges through collaboration: "Collaborative contracts, focused on shared risk and teamwork, are increasingly important,” she says. “The question now is how to adopt innovative contracting approaches to best manage risk in a way that benefits all stakeholders. Clients are collectively starting to talk about collaborative contracts – and that’s a good sign.” With skills honed in transport, Sam is eager to contribute as the sector shifts towards energy and water projects. She advocates for digital-first approaches to drive sustainable, innovative outcomes for future infrastructure projects. Read more in this month's Consulting Matters: https://lnkd.in/gc4WQRXk Tasos Katopodis, Natalie Muir, Emily Sunman, Rachel Nicholls, Arthur Psaltis, Tamsin McLean, Guy Pinzone, Greg Kane, WSP in Australia

The latest Consulting Matters speaks to leadership across industry, government and with our members: Catch-up here: https://lnkd.in/gP4bAERP Through: our collaborative Pause for Wellbeing campaign urging government clients to support mental health and #wellbeing through the New Year; our new Digital by Default White Paper; insights from GHD from the Paris #Olympics, or bringing consultants to the table at the Construction Industry Leadership Forum. As well as all the latest people movements and news from across the industry... Make sure you are subscribed here: https://lnkd.in/gghBk5z4

Our final event for the year - A great Boardroom Luncheon in Adelaide As housing and associated infrastructure is, and will continue to be, a key area of focus for the government and our members, it was fantastic to have David Reynolds, the CEO of the SA Department for Housing and Urban Development present to Consult Australia members on how his department is working with SA Water, Renewal SA and other key government agencies on the government’s Housing Roadmap and importantly, identifying the water and transport infrastructure investment required.  Pictured SA members enjoying the luncheon conversation, and SA Committee members pictured with David Reynolds. David Reynolds

We heard from over 50 government agencies, 100+ experts, and engaged across industry. The message was clear: we urgently need a new enabling environment to make #DigitalByDefault a reality in infrastructure. 🔗 Download the white paper today: https://lnkd.in/gVMEetkS 🔗 Read more in Consulting Matters: https://lnkd.in/gKRMmZEB Enabling Digital by Default, lays out five practical recommendations to help governments and industry work together to boost #productivity and unlock the full potential of #infrastructure investment: ✅ Build a Digital by Default Community of Practice ✅ Invest in the business case for digital technology ✅ Harmonise data and #informationstandards ✅ Embed digital requirements through outcome-led #procurement ✅ Build #digitalskills and capability With $647 billion committed to public infrastructure over five years, Australia has a unique opportunity to lead. Yet we lose $62 billion annually in productivity. It’s time to break free from outdated practices like paper plans and PDFs and embrace a digital-first approach. This white paper was shaped by insights from across the supply chain. It’s a roadmap to a more efficient, data-driven future—and we’re inviting you to join the conversation to turn these recommendations into action. Thanks to our partners IoT Alliance Australia, the Digital Twin Partnership, Bentley Systems, Women in BIM with Frank Zeichner, Rebecca De Cicco, Adam Beck, Teone Tobin, Matt Gijselman, Gavin Cotterill, Robyn Francis Australasian Procurement & Construction Council Inc (APCC) , Andrew Curthoys, Teresa Scott, Standards Australia, Infrastructure NSW, Infrastructure Victoria, Infrastructure Australia, Grant Perry, Jonathan Spear, Bopha Lam, Steve Brogan

Enrolment is now underway for the Consult Australia Future Leader Program 2025. This leadership initiative, taking place in both Sydney and Melbourne, is designed to help young professionals enhance their leadership capabilities while building upon their existing industry skills and experiences. More information and registration details here https://lnkd.in/g_NJWDVh Alternatively email linda@consultaustralia.com.au for more information.

NSW Treasury’s Secretary Michael Coutts-Trotter joined CEO Jonathan Cartledge, NSW Committee members and senior leaders last Friday in a member only Boardroom Luncheon. The Secretary’s keynote address focused on the priorities for government, infrastructure budgets and pipeline and Treasury’s strategy and workplans. Members talked with the Secretary about the opportunities and challenges of delivering the solutions to NSW and the nation’s most complex challenges helping shape and sustain our built and natural environment. Topics for the engaging and marvellous discussion were: #pipeline # productivity #value #procurementreform #efficientdelivery #energytransition # innovation #infrastructureefficiency #MMC #workforce #STEM #skillstransfer #globaltalentpool #retention #capacity Consult Australia looks forward to further engagement with NSW Treasury. NSW Treasury Julia Proud Alison Kirk Jonathan Cartledge Brendan Botha Chris Turnbull Emma Doherty Graeme Reid Jeremy Blackwell Kate Robilliard Matthew Ing Matthew McGrath Michael Borman Peter Geoghegan Peter Twomey Renu Steggles GAICD Rory Waddell Rowenna Walker GAICD Shane Higgins Susan Hynes

Victorian Boardroom Luncheon - Great Speaker and Great View! Thank you to Nathan Abbot from Dentons for sponsoring Consult Australia's Boardroom Lunch and to our guest speaker Kevin Devlin Director General of VIDA for his engaging and open conversation invoking keen interest in what the future looks like. We also thank our members and Richard Aumann from Planned Cover for supporting this event. Jacqui Banks Paul Janssen Sanna A. Chris French Lisa Taylor-Mesiti Tara Lazic Sarah Wijenaike Jennifer Smith Nuria González Gutiérrez Glenn Dunstone Adam Kiekebosch Felicity Strong Alex Wong Tamsin McLean Emma Dade Mark Rogers Mat Peel Andrea H. Virginia Anderson Diane Riley Jonathan Cartledge Amy Costin

On behalf of our members it is a privilege to work in partnership with organisations across Australia. With our Collaboration Agreement with Engineers Australia the opportunity to expand our impact in conversation with Australian Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering was clear across the work we each progress globally, and in Australia whether in diversity and inclusion, STEM or championing Australian engineering. Looking forward to seeing this progress with Romilly Madew AO FTSE HonFIEAust EngExec, Kylie Walker and Jonathan Cartledge.

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