A word from the Auto Expert
Back in the days when John Cadogan was a television presenter and reporter on national current affairs programs, he would always be introduced as...
Coffee Cup Challenge: how engineering mentoring works both ways
In skill development, leadership lessons and career advice, young engineers benefit hugely from mentorships programs such as YIPWEA’s Coffee Cup Challenge.
When Alan Hay agreed...
Marc Sibbald Q&A
The fleet management industry has such a diverse range of people and roles, and everyone has a unique story of their journey in our...
IPWEA courses stoked my passion for asset management: Kevin J. Smith from Fire Rescue...
Kevin J. Smith needs to be at the top of his game every day, especially during bushfire season. As Contracts, Safety, Security and Compliance...
Honing the skills for asset management
Kym Baker moved four hours north-west of Brisbane but her professional life has almost completed a full circle.
Baker’s undergraduate degree at the Queensland University...
Two global perspectives: How the pandemic has changed our working lives
In March 2020, the way the world went about working changed radically. Two local government engineering leaders from different parts of the globe share...
Getting the balance right: Port Pirie’s Director of Infrastructure, Kathryn Johnson
Mornings at Kathryn Johnson’s house in Port Pirie are hectic. The Director of Infrastructure at Port Pirie Regional Council has three sons aged 14,...
Myles ahead: our new Australasian President outlines his vision for IPWEA
New Zealand native Myles Lind had only been in his first proper job for a week when he received some advice that has shaped...
Towards a sustainable operating model in NZ
When New Zealand was installing new electrical infrastructure early in the last century, local governments held referendums on whether the significant capital investment was...
Cadetships key to addressing projected skills shortfall
A traineeship program designed to develop the skills of young people has helped Eurobodalla Shire Council address skills shortages in key areas.
Twenty years ago,...
