Perth - Smart Assets, Smarter Careers: AI Insights for Emerging Professionals
2025-09-24 17:45 - 20:00 (Australia/Perth) | Perth
This event is designed to give young students and emerging professionals a clear understanding of our profession while exploring how Artificial Intelligence is shaping asset management. Open to all students across engineering and STEM disciplines – with special value for those nearing graduation – it’s an opportunity to connect, learn, and build your career pathway.

This event is now full. Please email accounts@amcouncil.com.au to go on the waiting list.

Agenda Highlights

Welcome and Introduction
Adam Rotapel, AMCouncil Perth Chapter Chair

Lessons Learnt in Asset Management over a 35 year career - Mark Mackenzie
Mark will present a number of aspects of engineering and particularly asset management that will help improve your professional standing. These tips and trips will be illustrated with examples from his experience.

Industrial AI for Asset Management – Dr Yvonne Power, Director, IMPower Technologies
This presentation will outline how organisations can create a more human-centred, sustainable, and resilient future for industrial asset management with Generative Artificial Intelligence at the core of maintenance and asset management. The presentation will also discuss how incorporating new skillsets, such as prompt engineering into the daily operational workflows of reliability engineers and maintenance planners increases productivity and enables improved asset management and maintenance decision-making. Key learning outcomes: What is industry 5.0 and what does it mean for maintenance & asset management? How can advanced technologies including generative AI be used to improve maintenance & asset management. What skills do I need to stay ensure I remain relevant given the fast pace of development of AI?

Speed Networking Session
Facilitated by Roy Choudhury.

AI in Logistics & Supply Chain – Dr S Zaung Nau, Lecturer, Curtin University
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept—it is actively transforming supply chains into smarter, more resilient, and sustainable networks. This presentation will explore cutting-edge AI applications in supply chain management, from predictive demand forecasting and inventory optimization to smart asset maintenance, logistics planning, and supplier risk monitoring. We will also discuss the role of AI in enabling sustainable supply chains and how generative AI is reshaping decision-making and scenario planning. For emerging professionals, understanding these technologies is not only essential for career readiness but also for driving innovation in a rapidly evolving global economy. By linking smart asset management with AI-enabled supply chain practices, this session will highlight both the opportunities and challenges in harnessing AI for a smarter, greener, and more resilient future.

AI & Machine Learning Strategy – Sarada Lee, Co-Founder, Perth Machine Learning Group
Let’s welcome your newest office teammate—your agentic AI colleague who never drinks coffee but sometimes like hallucinates in the conversation. In this fun yet insightful evening session, we’ll get a sneak-peek at what it’s like working side-by-side with an AI. We’ll share the highlights, the head-scratchers, and the surprising insights—plus, not too-distant future of AI in asset management.

Closing Remarks
Karina MacHado, AMCouncil Perth Chapter Vice Chair

Don’t miss this chance to hear from experts, network with peers, and explore how smart technologies are opening smarter career pathways in asset management.

Mark is a highly qualified and experienced engineer with over thirty five years’ experience in maintenance, reliability and asset management. He is a Chartered Engineer, a Certified Maintenance and Reliability Engineer and a Certified Fellow of Asset Management who is also a Fellow of Engineers Australia and an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Western Australia. Mark has worked extensively in Australia and overseas in a variety of roles and industries. He has worked in multinational companies, as well as specialist consulting companies where his technical and leadership advice is keenly sought and received. He is an experienced facilitator and a sought-after speaker who regularly presents technical papers and tutorials at national and international conferences. He also delivers university lectures to undergraduates and post graduates and provides training on behalf of the Asset Management Council of Australia.

With over twenty years’ experience in pioneering advanced solutions within the energy and natural resources sector, Yvonne is dedicated to integrating intelligent systems into industrial operations to improve safety, compliance, efficiency, and operational practices. Her interest in these technologies began during her PhD, where she applied intelligent agents to optimise and manage a minerals processing operation with minimal human intervention. Since then, Yvonne has successfully delivered innovative solutions to major resource companies globally, holding senior roles in mining and technology firms and working through IMPOWER TECHNOLOGIES®, a company she founded in 2009. As of April 2025, she also serves as a non-executive director on the Asset Management Council of Australia Board.

Dr. S Zaung Nau is a Senior Lecturer in Project and Supply Chain Management at Curtin University, where she leads teaching and research in sustainable supply chains, project management, and the integration of emerging technologies. With a background in IT and a PhD in public transport demand modelling, she combines technical expertise with industry engagement to prepare students for the evolving world of work. Her work focuses on applied learning and authentic industry projects, enabling students to gain hands-on experience in areas such as data analytics, optimization, and simulation. Dr. Nau is actively involved in research on supply chain resilience, AI applications in logistics, and traffic flow efficiency, with a strong interest in industry collaboration and community engagement. Dr. Nau is passionate about equipping the next generation of professionals with the skills to thrive in a rapidly changing environment where sustainability, digital transformation, and AI are shaping the future of supply chain management.

Sarada Lee is a leading AI/ML specialist with over eight years of experience in deep learning, natural language processing, and computer vision, driving strategic innovation. As Co-Founder of the 3.4K member Perth Machine Learning Group, she mentors global talent and advances ethical AI through governance training. Her experience ranges from multinationals, utilities, public health, biotech and finance and accounting, including deployment of AI in critical infrastructure. With a Master’s in Professional Accounting and board experience at The King’s College, Sarada bridges AI and business strategy. A WiTWA Tech [+] Award winner, she speaks to accounting bodies, academia, and tech communities, inspiring AI-driven transformation.

Christchurch - Inland and Coastal Water Assets - Supporting Economic Development - Te Waipounamu
2025-10-09 16:00 - 18:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Beca Office CHCH, ANZ Centre Level 2/267 High Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand
Join us for an insightful discussion on water assets in Te Waipounamu. We’ll hear from speakers sharing practical insights into the role of water assets in supporting local and regional growth:

Rangitata Diversion Race – Applying Asset Management Strategy – Kees Bentjes (Engineering Manager) and Tony McCormack (Chief Executive)
Marine Asset Management at Lyttleton Port Company – William Campbell (Engineer – Ports and Coastal Marine, WSP) and Tristan Williams (Head of Maintenance and Security,

A special thank you to Beca for generously hosting this event at their Christchurch office.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and discuss how asset management supports sustainable economic development across inland and coastal environments.
The event will be held at the Beca Offices in Christchurch and will also be streamed live for participants who wish to join remotely.
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Marine Asset Management at Lyttlelton Port Company
Asset management of aging marine structures is vital to maintain operations within a port. Lyttelton Port Company (LPC), like many ports, has a diverse range of assets, with some structures dating back to the 1800’s and the newest structures being completed in 2020. Over time there has been changes in shipping and operations, with many structures currently being used for vessels and traffic that was never intended. However, with time pressures, ever changing trade demands, sustainability and large capital costs; extending the life of existing assets, rather than replacement, is often the pragmatic and preferred option. This presentation discusses the overall annual asset management program at LPC that has been developed and implemented over the last 20+ years through close collaboration between WSP (previously Opus) and LPC and how it has improved the operational efficiency at the port

William is a civil engineer with 6 years of full-time experience and two four-month internships in the prior two years in ports and marine engineering, mainly focused on structural condition assessment of port infrastructure and implementation of repair strategies. He has led the Lyttelton Port annual inspection programme for WSP for the last 3 years, working closely alongside Tristan and his team

Tristan has worked at Lyttelton Port for 30 years and is currently the Head of Maintenance and Security. He’s been involved in the full spectrum from hands-on building and maintaining to leading teams to being in charge of the port assets and therefore has an in-depth understanding of what it takes to keep the Port operational.

Rangitata Diversion Race – Applying Asset Management Strategy

Built in 1944 as public infrastructure, then privatised in 1990, the RDR has a chequered history of great engineering, pro-active, reactive, precise and not-so-precise maintenance and renewal. Picking up 80 years of incomplete information and an uncertain future to form asset management tactics and consider funding has interesting challenges. We highlight some of these within the overview of this unique infrastructure.

Tony McCormick is the Chief Executive of RDR Management Ltd (RDRML), overseeing the operation and strategic direction of the Rangitata Diversion Race (RDR), New Zealand’s largest water supply scheme. With extensive experience in water management and infrastructure, he leads the organisation in sustainably delivering reliable water for irrigation, hydroelectric generation, and stockwater supply. Tony is focused on securing long-term consents and maintaining RDRML’s role as a cornerstone of regional prosperity.

Kees Beentjes is the Engineering Manager for the RDR with a focus on the long-term reliability of the assets. With a background in both industry and asset management consulting Kees has the understanding and experience to move the care of assets from reactive to reliability for the prosperity of our region for current and future generations.

Brisbane - Asset Management Planning: Good Practices and Tools Workshop
2025-10-15 17:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Engineers Australia Hawken B Auditorium, Level 9, 340 Adelaide Street, Brisbane City, QLD, 4000, Australia
This session is designed to be a collaborative and practical exploration of how planning enables effective asset management across the full asset life cycle. Our intent is to:

Explore planning artefacts across the asset life cycle—from identification and acquisition to operation, maintenance, and disposal.
Identify good practices and the “how to” for each planning aspect discussed, using the GFMAM Landscape and ISO 55001 as reference points.
Discuss tools and techniques that support the various planning aspects.
Generate a shared artefact that captures insights, examples, and recommendations from the workshop.

We’ll be working in breakout tables, each focused on a different planning aspect or life cycle phase. You’ll rotate through these tables, contributing ideas and critiquing prior insights.
Each table will capture inputs into a consolidated list, which we’ll review together at the end of the session.

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Townsville - Asset Management Planning: Good Practices and Tools Workshop
2025-10-15 17:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Rockfield Technologies Townsville Office, Level 2, 42 Sturt Street, Townsville, QLD, 4810, Australia
This session is a collaborative, practical workshop on how planning enables effective asset management across the full asset life cycle.
As a Townsville Hub participant, you’ll meet in person with other local members and connect live via Microsoft Teams to the Brisbane Chapter workshop. Together you will:

Explore planning artefacts across the asset life cycle—from identification and acquisition to operation, maintenance, and disposal.
Identify good practices and the “how to” for each planning aspect, using the GFMAM Landscape and ISO 55001 as reference points.
Discuss tools and techniques that support the various planning aspects.
Contribute to a shared artefact that captures insights, examples, and recommendations from the workshop.

Your Townsville group will form its own table(s), working through the same activities as the Brisbane room—rotating through topics, sharing ideas, and feeding your perspectives directly into the real-time discussions and final outcomes.
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Mackay - Asset Management Planning: Good Practices and Tools Workshop
2025-10-15 17:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Mackay Regional Council, 73 Gordon Street,, Mackay, QLD, 4740, Australia
This session is a collaborative, practical workshop on how planning enables effective asset management across the full asset life cycle.
As a Mackay Hub participant, you’ll meet in person with other local members and connect live via Microsoft Teams to the Brisbane Chapter workshop. Together you will:

Explore planning artefacts across the asset life cycle—from identification and acquisition to operation, maintenance, and disposal.
Identify good practices and the “how to” for each planning aspect, using the GFMAM Landscape and ISO 55001 as reference points.
Discuss tools and techniques that support the various planning aspects.
Contribute to a shared artefact that captures insights, examples, and recommendations from the workshop.

Your Mackay group will form its own table(s), working through the same activities as the Brisbane room—rotating through topics, sharing ideas, and feeding your perspectives directly into the real-time discussions and final outcomes.
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Sydney - Protecting Property: Strata Asset Management Risks and Opportunities
2025-10-15 17:30 - 19:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Aurecon, Level 11, 73 Miller Street, North Sydney, NSW, 2060, Australia
Property is one of the most valuable and complex asset classes, yet residential strata continues to face major risks from defects, poor information handover and weak governance. This event will explore how fragmented practices have left property owners and managers exposed, with issues such as missing design records, incomplete asset registers, warranty disputes, and inadequate lifecycle planning driving up costs and eroding confidence in the market. By referencing the Building Manual Guideline, the discussion will show how better systems, accountability, and transparency can protect property value while reducing financial and safety risks.
The program will highlight the case for change, shifting strata property asset management from reactive maintenance to proactive, data-driven practices. This includes upskilling strata managers and owners’ corporations, embedding robust governance structures, and adopting tools such as digital records, lifecycle costing, and transparent levy planning. Key themes include liability management, procurement responses, ownership and co-funding models, and the legal ramifications of poor documentation. Central to the discussion is how build quality achieved at the design, approval, and construction stages can be effectively translated into long-term occupancy asset management, ensuring properties remain safe, durable, and financially sustainable throughout their lifecycle.
Building on industry milestones such as the Shergold Weir Building Confidence Report (2018), the NSW Government’s response (2019), the Strata Community Association’s Building Manual Guideline (2020), and Engineers Australia’s 2023 report on managing building defects, the event will emphasise that while property owners face genuine risks — from systemic defects and water ingress to unexpected financial shocks — there are also significant opportunities. Smarter property and strata asset management not only protects buyers and owners from risk but also enables innovation in sustainability, transparency, and long-term value creation. By addressing “buyer beware” challenges head-on, the sector can move towards stronger, safer, and more resilient communities that align with both local and global best practices.
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James Sherrard is the NSW Building Commissioner. He has worked in the construction industry for the past 30 years most recently spending three years with Transport for NSW. Prior to this, James worked in the private sector as a consultant and project manager in the civic, residential and commercial sectors. He has worked extensively overseas and is a qualified and experienced builder.

Stuart Smith is Managing Director of WebFM, an innovative company that specialises in facilities management and provides web-based solutions and consulting services. Stuart has been instrumental in developing new standards in project completion and asset management. He was the principal author of the new Australian Building Manual Guideline in conjunction with the Strata Communities Association and Engineers Australia. The Guideline sets out the acceptable standard for the content of a Building Manual at project handover and responds to the Building Reforms in the Shergold Weir Building Confidence Report.

Brendyn Williams is the Managing Director and Principal Consultant for private engineering management consulting firm Pentagon Management. Brendyn is an experienced leader and manager within the private, government and not-for-profit sectors, with qualifications in civil engineering, civil construction, business management and project management. With 30 years’ experience in the building and construction industry, primarily associated with end-to-end infrastructure asset management, Brendyn provides a range of hands-on professional services to help organisations meet requirements, manage risks, and build capability to optimise outcomes.

Sydney - Maximising Mining Value: The Strategic Benefits of Asset Management Excellence (IMARC Side Event)
2025-10-23 11:00 - 12:30 (Australia/Sydney) | ICC Sydney, 14 Darling Drive, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Asset management is a strategic enabler of productivity, resilience, and long-term value. This panel discusses how adopting a whole-of-life, systems-based approach based on ISO55001 principles drives operational excellence, delivers measurable gains in cost efficiency, risk manage, sustainable growth and positions mining enterprises for enduring competitiveness in a rapidly evolving technology driven global market.
Facilitated by: Toby Horstead, Chairperson of the Board, Asset Management Council
Panellists:

Dr Yvonne Power, Director, Asset Management Council Board
Monika Lemajic, Asset Operations Manager – Marine, Port Authority of NSW

This will be delivered as a Side Event at IMARC.
How to Register
To attend this free side event, you must also register with IMARC for entry. Choose one of the following options and apply the relevant code during registration:
Option 1 – Free Expo Pass
Gain access to the exhibition halls (including our side event venue) at no cost.Use this exclusive code during IMARC registration: 67P7T2
Option 2 – Full Delegate Pass (Conference)
If you’d like to attend the full IMARC conference, receive 15% off the standard delegate pass.Use this exclusive code during IMARC registration: N4W46B
👉 IMARC Registration Link: https://imarcglobal.com/register

Melbourne - Investment-Grade Data: A Strategic approach to managing your most critical asset
2025-10-29 17:30 - 19:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | IAG Offices, Level 23, 130 Lonsdale St, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia
In today’s asset-intensive industries, data isn’t just a byproduct of operations – it is a strategic asset in itself. How do we determine what data is important and how do we manage to support the decisions we are making?
Join Michael Mowat as he presents an approach for treating data as an asset to drive defensible investment planning. This moves beyond simple data clean-up, establishing a direct link between the quality and confidence of your data and your ability to model future performance, cost, and risk.
Drawing from his experience leading data strategy across multi-billion-dollar infrastructure portfolios, Michael will discuss a practical approach to:

Establish data requirements : Document what data may be required to support the decision you are trying to make
Build data governance: Define the quality rules, standards, and custodianship necessary to protect and enhance your data’s value.
Build your scenarios: Use high-confidence data to clearly forecast costs and performance.
Justify major investment with confidence: Build transparent, evidence-based business cases that stakeholders can trust.

This session is for leaders who want to transform their organisation’s data from a poorly understood and managed resource into an active, high-value asset that underpins strategic decisions.

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Michael is a senior leader with 20+ years’ experience managing major asset portfolios and large teams in rail and Defence. He specialises in Strategic Asset Management, Maintenance Management, Asset Integration, and Digital Transformation, leveraging data-driven decision-making to enhance capability, performance and compliance in ISO 55001 Asset Management system environments. His expertise spans strategic planning, asset reliability, integration, supply chain, maintenance and data management. He led condition monitoring, investment planning, and business case development and delivery governance for a $230M+ maintenance & renewals program including planning & scheduling and program governance, ensuring high asset availability and strategic alignment. A subject matter expert in asset management, risk, and compliance, he excels at optimising resources and driving capability improvements. Before joining Infrastructure Advisory Group, Michael was Director of Asset Management & Performance at V/Line, overseeing 3,520 km of track. He is highly skilled in asset lifecycle optimisation, investment planning, the Asset Management Accountability Framework and ISO 55001 standards, with a proven ability to lead teams and drive continuous improvement.

Brisbane - Qld Chapter 2026 Planning Workshop
2025-11-05 17:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Stantec Australia Pty Ltd, Level 3, 52 Merivale Street, South Brisbane, QLD, 4101, Australia
This session is designed for input and collaboration in planning for the AMC Qld Chapter’s events for the 2026 calendar year. Our intent is to:

Identify the topics and trends that matter most – to ensure a focus throughout the year on relevant areas of interest in asset management.
Review event formats to enhance engagement and value – explore ways to enhance interaction, effectiveness and reward for attendance
Strengthen professional connections– build a collaborative community, one where insights shape our chapter’s direction and help to create a program for 2026 that’s impactful, relevant, and engaging for all

Let’s work together to set the course for an exciting year!

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Sydney - Building Resilient Assets in an Era of Climate Extremes
2025-11-10 17:30 - 20:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Engineers Australia Sydney Office, Mezzanine Floor, 44 Market Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
The increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events in New South Wales pose significant challenges to the resilience of government-owned assets and the communities they serve. Many public infrastructure systems — including roads, bridges, schools, and utilities — were not designed to withstand current climate risks, resulting in repeated damage, costly rebuilds, and long-term service disruptions. A key challenge lies in transitioning from reactive recovery efforts to proactive, risk-informed asset planning and investment. Limited funding, fragmented governance, and inconsistent data on asset vulnerability further complicate coordinated resilience-building efforts. However, there are growing opportunities to address these gaps.
The NSW Reconstruction Authority’s leadership in developing the State Disaster Mitigation Plan, alongside AECOM’s technical expertise in resilience modelling and Moody’s Analytics’ insights into the rising economic costs of disasters, are paving the way for smarter, data-driven decision-making. Through collaborative planning, stronger intergovernmental coordination, and targeted investment in resilience upgrades, NSW has a unique opportunity to embed long-term sustainability and community protection into its asset management systems.
NSW continues to grapple with escalating climate-driven disasters — from the severe flooding in Northern NSW earlier this year to the bushfires in past seasons — that have spotlighted vulnerabilities in government-managed infrastructure. The state’s response demonstrates that the government’s approach must go beyond reactive recovery and focus on proactive resilience in asset management and planning.
This NSW-based resilience panel consists of representatives from:

The NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA), backed by more than $300 million in funding, leading the recovery and mitigation effort through Australia’s first State Disaster Mitigation Plan (SDMP), released in February 2024, and via grant programs such as the Community Assets Program and Central West Recovery & Resilience package (valued at $100 million). Through these initiatives, damaged infrastructure — such as schools, bridges, and community centres — is being rebuilt with enhanced flood resilience and hazard-adaptive design.
AECOM, whose expertise in climate adaptation, risk modelling, and infrastructure hardening underpins projects such as the Sydney Resilience Strategy and climate-risk assessments for regional NSW retail centres affected by floods and cyclones.
Moody’s Analytics, which provides robust analytical modelling approaches. Recent assessments suggest that bushfire-related losses may exceed $4.4 billion and that annual disaster costs across Australia could more than double to $39 billion by 2050.

The session will blend case studies, policy panels, and technical sessions geared towards strengthening government-led asset resilience and advancing community recovery across NSW.
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Amanda Leck is the Deputy Secretary and Group Head of Adaptation, Mitigation and Reconstruction with the NSW Reconstruction Authority. In this role, she is responsible for senior executive leadership of the Group, including the delivery of the State Disaster Mitigation Plan and Disaster Adaptation Plans in the Hawkesbury–Nepean Valley, the Northern Rivers region of NSW, and other areas across the state. Amanda has extensive experience working in complex community and government environments, bringing together stakeholders from a diverse range of sectors to deliver outcomes that reduce risk and strengthen disaster resilience for communities.

Suzanna Remmerswaal is Group Leader – Impact Assessment and Planning, Sydney, at AECOM. An engineer and planner by training, Suzanna is passionate about creating spaces that better serve people as we adapt to a changing climate. She has more than fifteen years’ experience helping organisations to understand and manage risks and opportunities relating to climate change, community resilience, and a low-carbon future.

Michael Drayton is a Market and Product Specialist at Moody’s RMS. He joined RMS in the UK in 1996 as a model developer, working on extreme weather models for North Atlantic hurricanes, European windstorms, and UK floods. In 2004, Michael returned home to New Zealand. Following the 2010–11 earthquakes in Christchurch, he became more involved with the local New Zealand market, liaising between RMS’s developers and local insurers, regulators, engineers, and government. Today, he provides technical support on Australia and New Zealand physical risk models to Moody’s client-facing teams.

Canberra - Building Resilient Assets in an Era of Climate Extremes
2025-11-10 17:30 - 20:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Scyne Advisory, Level 1, 28 Sydney Avenue, Forrest, ACT, 2603
We are pleased to invite you to an exclusive live stream event hosted by the Canberra Chapter. Join local Asset Management Council members for an engaging evening as we gather together and dial into Sydney’s technical session, “Building Resilient Assets in an Era of Climate Extremes.”
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About the Session:

The increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events in New South Wales pose significant challenges to the resilience of government-owned assets and the communities they serve. Many public infrastructure systems — including roads, bridges, schools, and utilities — were not designed to withstand current climate risks, resulting in repeated damage, costly rebuilds, and long-term service disruptions. A key challenge lies in transitioning from reactive recovery efforts to proactive, risk-informed asset planning and investment. Limited funding, fragmented governance, and inconsistent data on asset vulnerability further complicate coordinated resilience-building efforts. However, there are growing opportunities to address these gaps.
The NSW Reconstruction Authority’s leadership in developing the State Disaster Mitigation Plan, alongside AECOM’s technical expertise in resilience modelling and Moody’s Analytics’ insights into the rising economic costs of disasters, are paving the way for smarter, data-driven decision-making. Through collaborative planning, stronger intergovernmental coordination, and targeted investment in resilience upgrades, NSW has a unique opportunity to embed long-term sustainability and community protection into its asset management systems.
NSW continues to grapple with escalating climate-driven disasters — from the severe flooding in Northern NSW earlier this year to the bushfires in past seasons — that have spotlighted vulnerabilities in government-managed infrastructure. The state’s response demonstrates that the government’s approach must go beyond reactive recovery and focus on proactive resilience in asset management and planning.
This NSW-based resilience panel consists of representatives from:

The NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA), backed by more than $300 million in funding, leading the recovery and mitigation effort through Australia’s first State Disaster Mitigation Plan (SDMP), released in February 2024, and via grant programs such as the Community Assets Program and Central West Recovery & Resilience package (valued at $100 million). Through these initiatives, damaged infrastructure — such as schools, bridges, and community centres — is being rebuilt with enhanced flood resilience and hazard-adaptive design.
AECOM, whose expertise in climate adaptation, risk modelling, and infrastructure hardening underpins projects such as the Sydney Resilience Strategy and climate-risk assessments for regional NSW retail centres affected by floods and cyclones.
Moody’s Analytics, which provides robust analytical modelling approaches. Recent assessments suggest that bushfire-related losses may exceed $4.4 billion and that annual disaster costs across Australia could more than double to $39 billion by 2050.

The session will blend case studies, policy panels, and technical sessions geared towards strengthening government-led asset resilience and advancing community recovery across NSW.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain insights, network with peers, and enjoy some light refreshments and nibbles in a relaxed setting.
We look forward to welcoming you at the Canberra Chapter Meet!

Amanda Leck is the Deputy Secretary and Group Head of Adaptation, Mitigation and Reconstruction with the NSW Reconstruction Authority. In this role, she is responsible for senior executive leadership of the Group, including the delivery of the State Disaster Mitigation Plan and Disaster Adaptation Plans in the Hawkesbury–Nepean Valley, the Northern Rivers region of NSW, and other areas across the state. Amanda has extensive experience working in complex community and government environments, bringing together stakeholders from a diverse range of sectors to deliver outcomes that reduce risk and strengthen disaster resilience for communities.

Suzanna Remmerswaal is Group Leader – Impact Assessment and Planning, Sydney, at AECOM. An engineer and planner by training, Suzanna is passionate about creating spaces that better serve people as we adapt to a changing climate. She has more than fifteen years’ experience helping organisations to understand and manage risks and opportunities relating to climate change, community resilience, and a low-carbon future.

Michael Drayton is a Market and Product Specialist at Moody’s RMS. He joined RMS in the UK in 1996 as a model developer, working on extreme weather models for North Atlantic hurricanes, European windstorms, and UK floods. In 2004, Michael returned home to New Zealand. Following the 2010–11 earthquakes in Christchurch, he became more involved with the local New Zealand market, liaising between RMS’s developers and local insurers, regulators, engineers, and government. Today, he provides technical support on Australia and New Zealand physical risk models to Moody’s client-facing teams.

Melbourne - End of Year Celebration
2025-11-28 17:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Level 10 / 550 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Please come and celebrate the end of another successful year with the Melbourne Chapter Committee.
Date: Friday 28 November 2025
Time: 5pm – 7pm
Location: Level 10 / 550 Bourke Street, Melbourne
(Please arrive a little early to allow access to the function).
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Food provided by the Asset Management Council.
Drinks Sponsor: Dolanto Pty Ltd.
Venue Sponsor: Reeves Group Services Pty Ltd.
If bringing a partner, please either register them separately – they will be charged $30 if a non-AMCouncil member – or email their name and address to accounts@amcouncil.com.au for us to process.
If you would like to continue the celebration of the year, we will be moving onto a bar nearby that will be advised on the evening.

Sydney - End of Year Review and Look Ahead
2025-12-03 17:45 - 19:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Ost Bar and Cafe, Ost Bar and Cafe, Ground Floor, 73 Miller Street (cnr Miller and Blue Streets), North Sydney, NSW, Australia
You are warmly invited to join the Asset Management Council Sydney Chapter for our End‑of‑Year Gathering on Wednesday, 3 December 2025, from 5.45pm (for a 6pm start) until 7.30pm.
This year’s event will feature a “Year in Review and Look Ahead” format – an opportunity to reflect on 2025 highlights, celebrate achievements, and look forward to what is coming in 2026.
There will be time afterwards for networking and informal conversations.
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Perth - Celebrating 2025 & Shaping 2026
2025-12-11 17:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Perth) | The Shoe Bar, Yagan Square, 376-420 Wellington St, Perth, WA, 6050, Australia
AMC Perth Chapter invites members and industry colleagues to our Christmas Sundowner 2025 — an evening of reflection, networking, and inspiration. This event celebrates the achievements of 2025 and presents exciting initiatives planned for 2026, connecting professionals and shaping the future of Asset Management in Western Australia.
Event Agenda:

5:00 – 5:30 PM | Arrival, Networking & Refreshments
5:30 – 5:45 PM | Welcome Remarks – Adam Rotapel, Chair
5:45 – 6:15 PM | Presentation: 2025 Highlights & Achievements – Adam Rotapel
6:15 – 6:30 PM | Presentation: Pathways to 2026 – Building Engagement and Growth – Karina Machado
6:30 – 6:45 PM | Open Discussion: Member Feedback and Future Initiatives
6:45 – 7:00 PM | Closing Remarks & Networking

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About the presentations and speakers:
2025 Highlights & Achievements
This session opens the evening with a reflection on the Asset Management Council Perth Chapter’s achievements and growth throughout 2025. Adam will highlight the Chapter’s key milestones, including technical sessions, member engagement, and collaborations that strengthened the asset management community across Western Australia. This presentation will showcase how the Chapter has advanced professional excellence and created value through shared knowledge and industry partnerships.

Adam Rotapel, Chair of the AMCouncil’s Perth Chapter, helps asset-intensive organisations make smarter decisions about how they invest in and manage their physical assets. He works across the full investment lifecycle — from strategic planning and early-stage business cases to performance monitoring and portfolio optimisation. He is passionate about providing evidence-based advice to support decision-makers in driving greater value, reducing risk, and navigating complexity with confidence.

Pathways to 2026 – Building Engagement and Growth
In this forward-looking presentation, Karina will outline the Chapter’s vision for 2026, focusing on empowerment, sustainability, and innovation in asset management. The session will explore upcoming initiatives designed to connect professionals, foster inclusion, and shape a more resilient and future-ready asset management ecosystem.

Karina Machado, AMCouncil Perth Chapter’s Vice Chair, will outline the Chapter’s vision for 2026, focusing on empowerment, sustainability, and innovation in asset management. The session will explore upcoming initiatives designed to connect professionals, foster inclusion, and shape a more resilient and future-ready asset management ecosystem.[

Adelaide - End of Year Celebration
2025-12-11 17:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Adelaide) | Seven Stars Hotel, 186/187 Angas Street, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
Please come and celebrate the end of another year with the Adelaide Chapter Committee.
Date: Thursday 11 December 2025
Time: 5pm – 7pm
Location: Seven Stars Hotel, 186/187 Angas St, Adelaide
Food and drinks at bar prices.
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