Academic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science (Engineering), University of New South Wales, 1976

• Certificate of Qualification as a Local Government Engineer (Local Govt. Act 1919, Ordinance 4), No 2089, 1979

• Diploma in Urban & Regional Planning, University of New England, 1985

• Graduate Diploma of Local Government Management, Charles Sturt University, 1991

During my professional career, a number of additional short duration courses have been undertaken, enhancing my professional development in the fields of: asset management; human resources; safety; contract administration; disaster management; emergency response management; emergency operations centre management.

Professional Affiliations:

• Fellow of the Institute of Public Works Engineering, Australia

• Member of the Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers, Australia

• Member of the Australian Institute of Emergency Services

Outcome:

The accrual of professional knowledge over a wide time span has meant that industry changes have been recognised as they occurred. The diversity of awards has provided me with a wide background knowledge of various aspects of the Local Government sphere.

Employment:

Since entering the engineering workforce in 1972, I have occupied a range of positions in both private practice and Local Government in several locations around New South Wales, culminating in my move to Lithgow in 1986 as Council’s Deputy City Engineer. The positions covered the fields of design, works, water & sewerage, emergency management and environmental management, as well as the overall management of staff and functions that executive staff is required to perform.

Since leaving Council in 1998, I have carried out various Civil Engineering tasks, including subdivision designs, minor structural designs, e.g., slabs and retaining walls, the project management of smaller projects, assisted the Roads and Traffic Authority with various projects, and provided Town Planning functions, such as Environmental Impact Statements, REF's and SEE's .

Outcome:

The diversity of positions has given me an appreciation and understanding of the range of problems facing the Local Government Engineer, and the techniques available to solve them.