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SUMMARY:Melbourne - Local Government Asset Planning - Getting the Most From Community Consultation
DESCRIPTION:The Australian Local Government Act 2020 requires local government authorities to undertake a number of asset management responsibilities as part of their asset planning cycles. \nOne of these responsibilities is deliberative community engagement\, which is designed to ensure the wants and needs of the local community are adequately reflected in local government financial\, asset\, and strategic plans. \nDeliberative engagement presents both a challenge and a value proposition to local government authorities — from the perspectives of efficiency and effectiveness\, as well as the opportunity to capture valuable insights and context. \nCindy Plowman from Conversation Co actively supports local government authorities in navigating and maximising value through the deliberative engagement process. Cindy has a wealth of experience working with community groups and will share her knowledge and insights on how to leverage community input to produce meaningful impact for all parties. \n  \nClick here to register
URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/melbourne-local-government-asset-planning-getting-the-most-from-community-consultation/
LOCATION:Grand Hotel (Gaylord Restaurant Conference Room)\, 33 Spencer Street\, Docklands\, VIC\, 3008\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Government,Melbourne Chapter Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250813T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250813T193000
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SUMMARY:Sydney - Digital Twins for Electricity Network Asset Management
DESCRIPTION:In the evolving landscape of asset management\, digital twins have emerged as a transformative technology\, offering robust solutions to enhance the optimisation of risk\, cost and performance across Ausgrid’s network assets. This presentation delves into the concept of digital twins—virtual replicas of physical assets—and explores their emerging role in supporting decision-making across the asset management lifecycle. \nDigital twins enable large-scale asset monitoring and preventative maintenance opportunities\, allowing organisations to address asset condition proactively—before it degrades to failure. By leveraging advanced data analytics and machine learning\, digital twins provide actionable insights that drive informed decision-making\, thereby reducing operational risk and extending asset lifecycles. \nFurthermore\, the integration of digital twins into Ausgrid’s asset management system facilitates a comprehensive understanding of asset risk and performance under varying conditions. This holistic view supports the optimisation of asset utilisation\, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently and effectively. \nThis presentation by Ausgrid’s Alex Watters (Manager Asset Insights) and Stephanie Forsmann (ND Program Development Manager) will highlight case studies and practical applications at Ausgrid\, demonstrating how our implementation of a digital twin is contributing to cost savings\, enhanced reliability\, and improved overall asset performance to meet stakeholder requirements. \nJoin us to explore the future of asset management through the lens of digital twins\, and discover how this technology is helping Ausgrid deliver tangible benefits in managing our $18 billion asset base. \nClick here to register \n\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			Alex Watters is Manager of Asset Insights at Ausgrid\, where he has worked for the past 17 years. A trained electrical engineer with experience in design\, system planning\, reliability modelling\, and new technology integration\, Alex’s current role is focused on asset information management and the development of digital assets for Ausgrid—including the digital twin\, artificial intelligence tools\, and Ausgrid’s drone inspection program. Under the $15 million Network Digitisation Program\, for which Ausgrid has secured regulatory funding for the 2024–2029 regulatory period\, Alex and his team are expanding and enhancing Ausgrid’s digital twin and associated systems to leverage the increasing volume and quality of information about the network and its operating environment.\n		\n			\n		 \n\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			Stephanie Forsmann is a Program Development Manager at Ausgrid\, with over 20 years’ experience delivering large-scale programs across digital transformation\, asset management\, and sustainability. With a strong engineering background and deep knowledge of IT systems\, change management\, and commercial strategy\, Stephanie has led initiatives that improve asset performance\, enhance service delivery\, and drive innovation. She is a passionate advocate for integrating people\, processes\, and technology in asset-rich environments.
URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/sydney-digital-twins-for-electricity-network-asset-management/
LOCATION:Ausgrid Roden Cutler House\, 24-28 Campbell Street\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Data,Sydney Chapter Events
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SUMMARY:AMCouncil Maintenance & Reliability Symposium 2025 (Sydney)
DESCRIPTION:Maximising Value Through Maintenance & Reliability📅 Friday 22 August 2025 | 📍 Sydney Masonic Centre \nClick here to register \n\nUnlocking Value Through Maintenance & Reliability\nJoin leading maintenance and reliability (M&R) professionals from across Australia and around the world at the AMCouncil Maintenance & Reliability Symposium. This one-day event will explore how organisations can maximise value from their assets through effective M&R practices\, a critical component of implementing asset management (AM) systems. \nYou’ll discover how people\, processes\, and technologies work together to improve asset performance\, reduce risk\, and deliver measurable outcomes. \n\nProgram Highlights (Draft – Subject to change)\n\n\n\n8:00 – 8:45\nRegistration and Tea and Coffee – Begin your day by connecting with industry leaders and fellow delegates over tea and coffee before the exciting program starts\n\n\n9:00 – 9:05\nWelcome – Toby Horstead\, AMCouncil National Chair – Welcoming you to the symposium and sharing key objectives for the sessions ahead.\n\n\n9:05 – 9:15\nOverview – A quick overview of the MRiAM initiative\, outlining its impact and role in driving asset management excellence within the maintenance and reliability landscape.  Setting the stage for an insightful day and sharing key objectives for the sessions ahead.\n\n\n\nGlobal and Local\n\n\n9:15 – 10:00\nGFMAM Speaker: Jean Pierre Pascoli \, Director Physical Asset Management & reliability\, Cameco\, Canada – JP will delve into the challenges and opportunities in maintenance within the Asset Management sector in Canada\, with a particular focus on the nuclear sector\, sharing global insights and actionable takeaways.\nMore Info\n\n\n10:00-10:30\nGFMAM Speaker: Steve Verity\, Principal Advisor Asset Management\, IPWEA Australasia – Steve will bring a global perspective on the value of maintenance in public infrastructure\, illustrating how asset management principles are revolutionizing infrastructure projects worldwide and driving sustainable development in the public sector.\nMore Info\n\n\n10:30-11:00\nMorning Tea Break – Take a moment to refresh and network with peers as you discuss the morning’s sessions and prepare for the next round of discussions\n\n\n\nAviation\n\n\n11:00-11:30\nElena Shulyak\, Engineering Manager\, Sydney Airport – Elena will highlight the importance of the quality of maintenance in achieving the asset management objectives and the use of technology for quality improvements.\nMore Info\n\n\n11:30-12:30\nDavid Kelly\, Manager QE Business Technology and eEnablement\, Qantas – David will present a case study on how maintenance and asset management integrate at Qantas\, sharing real-life examples of how these functions are critical to maintaining high performance in the aviation sector.\n\n\n12:30–1:30\nLunch – Enjoy a delicious lunch while continuing your conversations with colleagues and industry experts in a relaxed setting.\n\n\n\nIndustry\n\n\n1:30 – 2:00\nJames Moody\, Manager\, Maintenance & Replacement Planning\, Ausgrid – James will discuss the value of maintenance in asset management within the electricity sector demonstrating how reliability and maintenance practices drive efficiency and performance in utility operations.\n[popup_trigger id=”9117″ tag=”a” classes=”button”]More Info[/popup_trigger]\n\n\n2:00 – 2:30\nMartin Kerr\, Structural Change and WPiAM Technical Advisor – Martin will provide a deep dive into the fit between maintenance and asset management in the manufacturing sector\, showcasing real-world examples where maintenance excellence has led to remarkable operational outcomes.\nMore Info\n\n\n2:30 – 3:00\nKatherine Xie\, Maintenance Analyst\, Sydney Metro\, & Vice-Chair\, AMCouncil YAMP Committee – Katherine will share insights from future leaders on shaping the next era of maintenance and asset management\, exploring the evolving challenges and opportunities for young professionals in this space.\nMore Info\n\n\n3:00-3:30\nAfternoon Tea – Refuel with afternoon tea and network with speakers\, peers\, and delegates before the final session of the day\n\n\n\nMaintenance & Reliability Skills for the Future\n\n\n3:30 – 4:30\nPanel:  Facilitator Dave Daines – M&R Competency sets required for a future fit workforce – Join a dynamic panel discussion on the competency sets needed for maintenance and reliability professionals to succeed in an increasingly digital and interconnected world. Panellists will discuss the skills and knowledge that will define the next generation of asset management experts.\n\n\n4:30\nSummary and Close – A wrap up of the key insights and takeaways from the symposium\, setting the stage for continued collaboration and action within the maintenance and reliability sector.\n\n\n\nNetworking – An opportunity to engage directly with speakers\, panellists\, and delegates\, continuing the conversation on the critical themes of asset management and maintenance reliability.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/symposium-sydney-amcouncil-maintenance-reliability-symposium-2025/
LOCATION:Sydney Masonic Centre\, 66 Goulburn St\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Maintenance,Symposium
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Open Standards and BIM - what are they\, why are they important\, how to use them to your advantage
DESCRIPTION:Building Information Modelling (BIM) has been around for a long time and is now becoming commonplace\, and often a requirement\, on many building and infrastructure projects. The key component of BIM is the information element\, and when properly adopted it provides the backbone for efficiently managing data from the early conception of the asset being built through to operations and handover. \nHowever\, this can only be achieved with data that is well-defined early and the use of open standards\, or OpenBIM. This approach allows both the 3D geometry representing the asset and its connected data to move between various platforms or lifecycle stages\, always remaining accessible and able to be used in combination with 3D geometry (where required). \nEric Bugeja\, Chairperson of buildingSMART Australasia\, will provide you with an overview of information management best practice and the tools available to improve project efficiency. \nClick here to register \n\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			Eric has been at the forefront of applying technology to improve efficiency. His early engineering career focused on the development of leading-edge automation for manufacturing processes\, using technology to enhance both quality and production speed. He was also an early adopter of 3D design and Building Information Modelling (BIM). Following this\, Eric worked with a start-up company to transition from R&D into large-scale manufacturing. Over the past ten years\, he has shifted his expertise from manufacturing to transport infrastructure engineering and construction\, managing teams at GHD and serving as a Project Director. Eric has a passion for technology and driving industry change. He has been closely involved in the implementation and standardisation of Digital Engineering in infrastructure and is currently EIC’s Principal for Digital Integration and Capability\, supporting the CIMIC operating companies\, which include CPB Contractors\, UGL\, Leighton Asia\, Thiess\, Sedgman and Broad. He is also the Chairman of buildingSMART Australasia and was recently appointed to the buildingSMART International Board.
URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/webinar-open-standards-and-bim-what-are-they-why-are-they-important-how-to-use-them-to-your-advantage/
LOCATION:Online – Register to be sent your link
CATEGORIES:Data,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250916T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250916T133000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070912
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Generation and Representations of Asset Information at Court Services Victoria (AM in Action - a 2025 Excellence Award Submission)
DESCRIPTION:Discover how Court Services Victoria transformed its asset information management from fragmented and outdated to a fully digital\, data-rich environment. This session will showcase CSV’s journey in building a centralised asset information system—featuring 3D building models\, integrated Power BI dashboards\, and cloud-based maintenance tools. Learn how this transformation has enabled real-time decision-making\, improved condition forecasting\, and empowered court staff with immediate access to essential building data. Attendees will take away practical insights into digitising asset information to drive efficiency and transparency across the asset lifecycle. \nClick here to register\nPart of the Asset Management in Action Webinar Series – showcasing submissions from the 2025 Excellence Awards. \nPresenter:\nVijay Eden\, Manager Asset Systems\, Court Services Victoria \n\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			Vijay Eden is a seasoned Asset Management professional with an engineering background and a strong passion for Occupational Health and Safety. With over 30 years of leadership experience\, Vijay has delivered strategic Asset Management across both the public and private sectors\, providing specialist technical advice and support in managing the full asset lifecycle. His career has included driving improvements to infrastructure within a diverse and complex portfolio of public buildings across Victoria\, the majority of which are heritage listed. Vijay has a proven track record in implementing strategic Asset Management Systems\, promoting proactive maintenance\, strengthening Occupational Health and Safety management\, mitigating business risk\, and managing both capital and output budgets. His expertise includes ensuring compliance with the AMAF\, Essential Safety Measures (ESM)\, and contractor management\, as well as supporting sustainability initiatives and overseeing Service Level Agreements (SLA). He is particularly passionate about stakeholder engagement\, fostering continuous improvement\, and mentoring the next generation of asset management professionals.
URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/webinar-generation-and-representations-of-asset-information-at-court-services-victoria-am-in-action-a-2025-excellence-award-submission/
LOCATION:Online – Register to be sent your link
CATEGORIES:Data,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250917T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250917T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070912
CREATED:20250901T031608Z
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SUMMARY:Sydney - Emerging Professionals Panel Event - Lessons from a Life in Asset Management
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting evening as we invite three panellists to share their unique career journeys in asset management. \nAt different points in their careers and with varying levels of experience\, our speakers will offer diverse perspectives on the evolving challenges and opportunities within the industry. They will discuss career highlights\, key lessons learned along the way\, and top tips for emerging professionals in asset management. \nThis event is a great opportunity for both emerging professionals and seasoned practitioners to gain valuable insights and network with others in the industry. While this is an Emerging Professionals event\, all practitioners are welcome to attend. \nOur panellists include: \n\nMaddison King\, Asset Project Coordinator\, Taronga Zoo\nSally Busch\, Asset Strategy and Performance Lead\, Ausgrid\nGavin Cavanagh\, Systems Engineering SME\n\n  \nClick here to register\n  \n\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			Maddison King graduated from UTS in 2020 with a Bachelor of Construction Project Management and a Diploma of Innovation. During her studies\, she gained industry experience working with BHP on the Olympic Dam mine in South Australia before moving into a role as a Quality Engineer on the Snowy Hydro 2.0 tunnels project. Wanting to return to Sydney\, Maddison joined John Holland as a Site Engineer\, where she spent three years working on large-scale infrastructure projects including the Rozelle Interchange and the M7/M12 Integration Project. Recently\, she transitioned to the client side by joining the Assets team at Taronga Zoo\, where she manages projects under $2 million. This role provides a unique perspective compared with contractor-side delivery of multi-billion-dollar projects\, requiring Maddison to carefully balance asset replacement and maintenance while prioritising safety\, quality\, cost\, time\, and the welfare of both guests and animals.\n		\n			\n		\n\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			Sally Busch has extensive experience across the aviation\, defence\, and energy sectors\, bringing a multidisciplinary perspective to asset management. At Ausgrid\, she shapes asset strategies that balance cost\, risk and performance to guide decisions supporting a rapidly evolving electricity network. Her background includes technical leadership in asset strategy and performance\, climate resilience\, modelling\, reliability\, and strategic engineering support across the asset lifecycle.\n		\n			\n		\n\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			Gavin Cavanagh has held a number of Systems Engineering positions at TfNSW\, Sydney Trains and NSW TrainLink over the past nine years\, along with Asset Resilience roles more recently. Prior to the transport sector\, Gavin worked in the defence and aerospace sector for 20 years in Australia\, including 16 years as a uniformed Air Force Officer and four years in the defence industry\, again in Systems Engineering and Life Cycle Management. His experience in Asset Resilience stems from his military background with the Defence-in-Depth approach and is an extension of his Systems Engineering knowledge and expertise. Gavin has a Master of Engineering (Systems Engineering) and is currently undertaking a PhD\, researching the application of Systems Engineering to transport projects in NSW.\n		\n			\n		\n 
URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/sydney-emerging-professionals-panel-event-lessons-from-a-life-in-asset-management/
LOCATION:WSP Sydney\, Level 27\, 680 George Street\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sydney Chapter Events,YAMP
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250924T174500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250924T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070912
CREATED:20250826T061417Z
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SUMMARY:Perth - Smart Assets\, Smarter Careers: AI Insights for Emerging Professionals
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nThis event is now full. Please email accounts@amcouncil.com.au to go on the waiting list.\n\n\nAgenda Highlights \n\n					Welcome and Introduction\n					Adam Rotapel\, AMCouncil Perth Chapter Chair\n				 \n					Lessons Learnt in Asset Management over a 35 year career - Mark Mackenzie\n					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.\n				 \n					Industrial AI for Asset Management – Dr Yvonne Power\, Director\, IMPower Technologies\n					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?\n				 \n					Speed Networking Session\n					Facilitated by Roy Choudhury.\n				 \n					AI in Logistics & Supply Chain – Dr S Zaung Nau\, Lecturer\, Curtin University\n					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.\n				 \n					AI & Machine Learning Strategy – Sarada Lee\, Co-Founder\, Perth Machine Learning Group\n					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.\n				 \n					Closing Remarks\n					Karina MacHado\, AMCouncil Perth Chapter Vice Chair\n				\nDon’t miss this chance to hear from experts\, network with peers\, and explore how smart technologies are opening smarter career pathways in asset management.   \n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			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.\n		\n			\n		 \n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			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.\n		\n			\n		 \n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			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.\n		\n			\n		 \n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			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.
URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/perth-smart-assets-smarter-careers-ai-insights-for-emerging-professionals/
LOCATION:Perth
CATEGORIES:Perth Chapter Events,YAMP
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Spares Wars: The Poisson Awakens (feat. Monte Carlo)
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, we will delve into two widely used methods for spares calculations: Poisson Distribution and Monte Carlo Simulation. We’ll examine the underlying assumptions of each approach\, compare the results they generate\, and discuss which method offers greater statistical robustness and defensibility in real-world applications. \nThe session will combine theoretical foundations with practical demonstrations using Microsoft Excel\, making the concepts accessible and directly applicable to day-to-day engineering tasks. Attendees will also gain insights into the strengths and limitations of each method\, helping them make more informed decisions when modelling spares requirements. \nThis webinar is ideal for Reliability Engineers and Asset Management professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of quantitative spares analysis and improve the credibility of their recommendations. \nClick here to register \nBrought to you by the Asset Management Council’s Maintenance & Reliability in Asset Management special interest group. \nPresenter:\nAkshay Athalye\, Supportability Engineer\, Babcock Australasia\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			Akshay is a Chartered Professional Engineer and passionate Reliability Engineer with a strong focus on helping organisations unlock maximum value from their assets. He is equally dedicated to supporting the next generation of engineers by demystifying Reliability Engineering and promoting a clear understanding of its principles and practical applications. As the host of the podcast “Reliability – It Matters”\, Akshay engages with industry experts to explore key topics\, challenge common misconceptions\, and share insights that drive better decision-making and outcomes in asset management. Through his work\, he strives to build a more informed and capable reliability community\, grounded in data\, collaboration\, and continuous improvement.
URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/webinar-spares-wars-the-poisson-awakens-feat-monte-carlo/
LOCATION:Online – Register to be sent your link
CATEGORIES:Maintenance,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250930T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250930T133000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070912
CREATED:20250722T024017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T015858Z
UID:8967-1759237200-1759239000@www.amcouncil.com.au
SUMMARY:Webinar - Advancing Climate Resilience in the Transport Sector - Climate Change and Natural Hazard Risk Assessment and Adaptation Planning Guidelines (AM in Action - a 2025 Excellence Award Submission)
DESCRIPTION:Climate change is placing growing pressure on transport infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand. In this session\, discover how the new Austroads Climate Change and Natural Hazard Risk Assessment and Adaptation Planning Guidelines—developed by AECOM—are helping agencies proactively manage these challenges. You’ll learn how to apply a structured\, evidence-based approach to assessing climate risks and planning targeted adaptations\, with practical takeaways for building resilience into your organisation’s transport asset management strategy. \nClick here to register \nPart of the Asset Management in Action Webinar Series – showcasing submissions from the 2025 Excellence Awards. \nPresenters: \n\nAllan Klindworth\, Associate Director – Sustainability and Resilience\, AECOM\nJoanne Vanselow\, Program Manager\, Vehicles & Technology / Environment & Sustainability\, Austroads\n\n\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			Allan Klindworth is an Associate Director – Sustainability and Resilience at AECOM. He has over 18 years of experience delivering complex\, thought leading climate adaptation projects. He has worked with all levels of government as well as private sector organisations\, helping them to understand the risks presented by the changing climate and to build their resilience through adaptation planning. This work has included assessing risks to existing asset portfolios and integrating consideration of climate change impacts into strategic planning and asset design processes. Allan’s climate resilience experience includes the state-wide assessment of climate risks to Government infrastructure for Infrastructure Victoria and supporting the integration of climate resilience and sustainability policy into the delivery of major infrastructure projects\, including Victoria’s Level Crossing Removal Project and the North East Link and West Gate Tunnel projects. Allan has also developed climate risk and adaptation frameworks and guidance for federal\, state and international government agencies\, including Austroads\, USAID\, the Australian Department of Defence\, the former Australian Government Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency and the former Victorian Department of Transport.\n		\n			\n		 \n\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			Joanne Vanselow is a Program Manager at Austroads\, the association of Australian and New Zealand transport agencies. With 17 years of experience spanning both the private and public sectors\, she brings a unique\, holistic perspective to the challenges of modern transport. Joanne began her career as an automotive engineer\, where she developed an understanding of vehicle systems and innovation. She then transitioned into the public sector\, applying her expertise to policy and strategy\, and managed key projects in vehicle safety data insights and trialling connected and automated vehicle technologies. In her current role\, she helps transport agencies to operate a safe and sustainable network by managing two critical programs of work: the vehicles and technology program\, which harnesses the benefits of emerging technologies to improve safety\, sustainability and productivity\, and the environment and sustainability program\, which embeds sustainability into transport decision-making. She is currently managing a suite of projects around climate change resilience and transport decarbonisation with a focus on enabling Austroads members to integrate these considerations into the way they plan\, build and manage transport assets and networks..
URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/webinar-advancing-climate-resilience-in-the-transport-sector-climate-change-and-natural-hazard-risk-assessment-and-adaptation-planning-guidelines-am-in-action-a-2025-excellence-award-submission/
LOCATION:Online – Register to be sent your link
CATEGORIES:Sustainability,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251007T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251007T133000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070912
CREATED:20250722T024434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T001839Z
UID:8970-1759842000-1759843800@www.amcouncil.com.au
SUMMARY:Webinar - NSW Government Maintenance and Renewals Liability Funding Methodology (AM in Action - a 2025 Excellence Award Submission)
DESCRIPTION:How do you quantify risk across a $500 billion public asset portfolio? In this session\, explore a groundbreaking methodology developed for the NSW Government that helps more than 50 agencies assess the financial and service delivery risks of different maintenance funding scenarios. Learn how this structured approach enables clear visibility of funding gaps\, supports evidence-based budgeting\, and strengthens long-term asset stewardship across government. \nClick here to register \nPart of the Asset Management in Action Webinar Series – showcasing submissions from the 2025 Excellence Awards. \nPresenter: \n\nLucie Mitchell\, Director – Asset Management and Resilience\, Infrastructure NSW\n\n\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			Lucie is the Director Asset Management Strategy at Infrastructure NSW and is passionate about the role that asset management plays in helping to make the best asset-related decisions in constrained environments. She works in the Asset Management Assurance team to administer the Asset Management Policy for the NSW Public Sector (TPP 19-07). Her work involves: reporting to NSW Cabinet on the extent to which agencies comply with the Asset Management Policy developing tools and processes that help more than 50 government agencies present asset management related information in a way that meets Government’s needs helping agencies to improve their asset management maturity. Today\, Lucie is going to talk about a methodology developed to help agencies report their maintenance and renewals funding needs and the associated risks.
URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/webinar-nsw-government-maintenance-and-renewals-liability-funding-methodology-am-in-action-a-2025-excellence-award-submission/
LOCATION:Online – Register to be sent your link
CATEGORIES:Government,Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251011
DTSTAMP:20260406T070912
CREATED:20250910T022852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T013548Z
UID:9255-1760054400-1760140799@www.amcouncil.com.au
SUMMARY:AMCouncil Government Symposium 2025 (Melbourne)
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Melbourne on Friday 10 October 2025 for the Asset Management in Government Symposium. This annual gathering brings together leaders\, practitioners and policy-makers from across the public sector to explore how asset management principles and practices can deliver value\, improve service delivery\, and strengthen community outcomes. The symposium will feature thought-provoking presentations\, panel discussions\, and case studies showcasing innovative approaches to managing public assets. \nClick here to register\nProgram Highlights (Draft – Subject to change)\n  \n\n\n\n8:00 – 8:45\nArrival Tea and Coffee\n\n\n8:45 – 9:00\nWelcome & Housekeeping\nRami Affan\, National Technical Executive\, WSP\n\n\n9:00 – 9:15\nSetting the Scene\nToby Horstead\, Chairperson of the Board\, Asset Management Council\n\n\n9:15 – 10:00\nSouth Australia’s 20 Year State Infrastructure Strategy\nFull topic abstract\nGraeme Brown\, Director\, Infrastructure Assurance\, Infrastructure South Australia\nAbout the speaker\n\n\n10:00 – 10:30\nPanel Discussion –\nHow can Government improve infrastructure planning and delivery?\n\n\n10:30 – 10:45\nMorning Tea\n\n\n10:45 – 11:15\nAsset Management at Taronga Zoo\nFull topic abstract\nMaddison King\, Asset Project Coordinator\, Taronga Zoo\nAbout the speaker\n\n\n11:15-12:00\nLand iQ\nFull topic abstract\nSarah Kaehne\, Land iQ Customer Success Manager\, WSP\nAbout the speaker\n\n\n12:00-12:45\nLunch\n\n\n12:45-13:15\nInvestment Management and Risk Prevention\nMr. Wu\, General Manager\, China Railway Capital (Hong Kong) Investment Company\nAbout the speaker\n\n\n13:15-13:45\nTransport Asset Custodian Platform (Turning Data into Value: Managing Asset Information as a Strategic Asset)\nFull topic abstract\nAsha Bauch\, A/Director Systems Performance & Partnering\, Transport for NSW\nAbout the speaker\n\n\n13:45-14:15\nBuilding resiliency through partnering with Sustainability\nDavid J Simpson\, Strategic Asset Manager\, Melbourne Park\nAbout the speaker\n\n\n14:15-15:00\nPanel Discussion –\nWhat is a sustainable level of investment for Government?\n\n\n15:00-15:30\nAfternoon Tea\n\n\n15:30 – 16:00\nAsset Information Management System – A Continuous Journey\nFull topic abstract\nHessam Mohseni\, Manager Asset Information and Data Analytics\, Victorian Department of Health\nAbout the speaker\n\n\n16:00– 16:30\nConnecting People\, Tools\, and Data to enable evidence-based decisions for Asset Management at Parks Victoria\nFull topic abstract\nMaira Brussi\, A/Senior Manager Asset Management\, Parks Victoria\nAbout the speaker\n\n\n16:30-16:45\nConclusion\, summary and key takeaways\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/amcouncil-government-symposium-2025-melbourne/
LOCATION:Oaks Melbourne on Market\, 60 Market St\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Government,Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251021T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251021T133000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070912
CREATED:20250722T025816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T034308Z
UID:8976-1761051600-1761053400@www.amcouncil.com.au
SUMMARY:Webinar - Targeting Our Bushfire Risk Management to where it Matters Most (AM in Action - a 2025 Excellence Award Submission)
DESCRIPTION:With bushfire threats intensifying\, Essential Energy is using enhanced risk modelling to rethink how and where it manages vegetation near powerlines. In this session\, learn how the Bushfire Priority Zone Transition (BPT) project is tackling the challenge of mitigating bushfire risk across 3\,850 km of high-risk network areas—equivalent to a full year’s vegetation management workload. Discover how data-driven prioritisation\, strategic planning\, and targeted investment are enabling a smarter\, more effective response to bushfire resilience in critical electricity infrastructure. \nClick here to register \nPart of the Asset Management in Action Webinar Series – showcasing submissions from the 2025 Excellence Awards. \nPresenter:\nPip O’Donnell\, Senior Engineer – Network Risk & Safety\, Essential Energy \n\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			Pip began her career on the BHP Graduate Program\, after completing a double degree in Chemical Engineering and Commerce at the University of Sydney. She worked in the mining sector in technical and leadership roles for a decade. In 2018\, Pip joined Essential Energy in a governance role\, later contributing to finance and leading the ENSMS Development Program. After a year off in 2022 to welcome a second child\, Pip returned to co-lead the Bushfire Priority Zone Transition Project\, an initiative critical to community safety and climate resilience. Based in Port Macquarie\, Pip enjoys the regional lifestyle and is passionate about climate science — and cheering on the Sydney Swans.
URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/webinar-targeting-our-bushfire-risk-management-to-where-it-matters-most-am-in-action-a-2025-excellence-award-submission/
LOCATION:Online – Register to be sent your link
CATEGORIES:Sustainability,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251110T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251110T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070912
CREATED:20250820T035412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T041106Z
UID:9159-1762795800-1762804800@www.amcouncil.com.au
SUMMARY:Sydney - Building Resilient Assets in an Era of Climate Extremes
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nNSW 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. \nThis NSW-based resilience panel consists of representatives from: \n\nThe 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.\nAECOM\, 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.\nMoody’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.\n\nThe session will blend case studies\, policy panels\, and technical sessions geared towards strengthening government-led asset resilience and advancing community recovery across NSW. \nClick here to register \n\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			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.\n		\n			\n		 \n\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			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.\n		\n			\n		 \n\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			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.
URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/sydney-building-resilient-assets-in-an-era-of-climate-extremes/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia Sydney Office\, Mezzanine Floor\, 44 Market Street\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sustainability,Sydney Chapter Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251111T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251111T133000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070912
CREATED:20250722T030607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T035351Z
UID:8983-1762866000-1762867800@www.amcouncil.com.au
SUMMARY:Webinar - Commercial Asset Performance Infrastructure Tailoring And Lifecycle (AM in Action - a 2025 Excellence Award Submission)
DESCRIPTION:Explore how the CAPITAL framework is setting a new benchmark in long-term infrastructure management through a commercially innovative\, risk-aware approach. Applied to major projects like the Western and Sydney Harbour Tunnels\, this 30-year fixed-fee model integrates asset management\, operations\, and maintenance to deliver sustained performance and value. In this session\, learn how CAPITAL aligns customer needs with design\, incentivises innovation\, and uses commercial levers—like lane-rental fees and lifecycle funding—to safeguard asset condition and community outcomes for decades to come. \nClick here to register \nPart of the Asset Management in Action Webinar Series – showcasing submissions from the 2025 Excellence Awards. \nPresenter:\nJeff Dusting\, Director Whole of Life and Innovation\, Transport for NSW \n\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			Jeff Dusting is an infrastructure leader who combines technical expertise with strategic innovation to transform asset management outcomes. As architect of the award-nominated CAPITAL Model (Commercial Asset Performance\, Infrastructure Tailoring And Lifecycle)\, Jeff has pioneered a revolutionary approach that integrates ISO 55001 and ISO 44001 standards to optimise infrastructure performance. The CAPITAL Model has delivered extraordinary results across NSW’s critical infrastructure\, including $290 million in validated savings\, significant reductions in operational costs\, and transformed planned facility closures from 108 to 27 annually. This innovative framework has received comprehensive endorsement from NSW Treasury and key government stakeholders. With a distinguished background spanning military flight test engineering (DJ Knight Award recipient)\, board-level commercial experience\, and advanced qualifications including an MBA with distinction\, Jeff brings unique insights to asset management transformation. His international thought leadership includes presentations at ITS World Congress and executive programs at Harvard\, MIT\, Stanford\, and INSEAD.
URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/webinar-commercial-asset-performance-infrastructure-tailoring-and-lifecycle-am-in-action-a-2025-excellence-award-submission/
LOCATION:Online – Register to be sent your link
CATEGORIES:Government,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251118T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251118T133000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070912
CREATED:20250722T030853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T050759Z
UID:8986-1763470800-1763472600@www.amcouncil.com.au
SUMMARY:Webinar - Asset Lifecycle Optimisation for Plain Track and Turnout Resurfacing Programs (AM in Action - a 2025 Excellence Award Submission)
DESCRIPTION:Dive into the future of rail maintenance with this session on a cutting-edge\, data-driven Asset Lifecycle Optimisation (ALO) framework. Learn how integrating decades of track condition\, maintenance\, and environmental data has enabled a shift from reactive to predictive strategies for track and turnout resurfacing. The framework empowers rail operators to prioritise interventions based on performance\, criticality\, and cost-effectiveness—reducing disruptions\, extending asset life\, and maximising value. If you’re looking to make smarter\, more sustainable maintenance decisions\, this is a session you won’t want to miss. \nClick here to register \nPart of the Asset Management in Action Webinar Series – showcasing submissions from the 2025 Excellence Awards. \nPresenter:\nBing Liu\, Asset Lifecycle Manager – Track\, Sydney Trains \n\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			Dr. Bing Liu is an accomplished Asset Lifecycle Optimisation Manager at Sydney Trains\, specialising in track infrastructure since 2022. Prior to this role\, he worked as a data scientist at Sydney Trains\, where he focused on complex data modelling and predictive maintenance\, contributing to data-driven solutions that enhanced rail asset performance and safety. With a Ph.D. in Computer Science\, his expertise encompasses machine learning\, information processing\, and the integration of heterogeneous data sources to derive actionable insights. He also holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Information and Communication Engineering\, along with a Postgraduate Certificate in Mathematics and Statistics\, which provide him with a strong and versatile technical foundation. Bringing over 15 years of research experience\, Dr. Liu has excelled in sophisticated data analysis and the development of advanced algorithms to uncover insights across diverse fields. His career spans academia\, government\, and industry\, where he has successfully delivered end-to-end projects and commercial-grade products using cutting-edge technology. He is passionate about leveraging data-driven strategies and innovation to optimise asset management processes\, contributing to the sustainability and efficiency of critical infrastructure systems.
URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/webinar-asset-lifecycle-optimisation-for-plain-track-and-turnout-and-resurfacing-programs-am-in-action-a-2025-excellence-award-submission/
LOCATION:Online – Register to be sent your link
CATEGORIES:Maintenance,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251119T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251119T133000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070912
CREATED:20251028T031958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T031958Z
UID:9791-1763555400-1763559000@www.amcouncil.com.au
SUMMARY:Webinar - Navigating a Rewarding Career in Asset Management
DESCRIPTION:A career in asset management provides an exciting professional journey and the opportunity to make a meaningful\, lasting impact on society. With its diverse areas of practice and specialisation\, the industry provides immense potential for professional growth. However\, its vast scope can sometimes feel overwhelming when planning the next steps in your career. \nThis webinar is designed to empower young asset management professionals by providing an overview of the various areas of practice\, offering practical guidance for informed career planning. Additionally\, it will demystify the professional certification options and share valuable learnings\, strategies and resources. Drawing on over 13 years of industry experience\, the presenter will offer actionable insights that can serve as strength multipliers to help accelerate your career growth. \nClick here to register \nBrought to you by the Asset Management Council’s Young Asset Management Professionals (YAMP) group. \nPresented by: \nRory Gibbons is a Senior Strategic Asset Management Consultant at Brightly\, where he leads asset investment planning projects for Australian clients. As a chartered asset management & engineering professional with over 13 years in the industry\, Rory has extensive experience working with infrastructure\, throughout all lifecycle stages and across a broad range of sectors\, including local government\, ports\, energy\, transport and water. Rory is passionate about supporting the next generation of practitioners and presented his research ‘Bridging the Gap: Unlocking untapped talent to overcome the skills shortage and how we can support the careers of young professionals’ at this years AM Peak.  
URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/webinar-navigating-a-rewarding-career-in-asset-management/
LOCATION:Online – Register to be sent your link
CATEGORIES:Webinar,YAMP
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251125T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251125T133000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070912
CREATED:20250722T031149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T021515Z
UID:8989-1764075600-1764077400@www.amcouncil.com.au
SUMMARY:Webinar - Safe to Run from Day One - Process Safety Underpinning Asset Management in Operational Readiness (AM in Action - a 2025 Excellence Award Submission)
DESCRIPTION:Bringing a new power station online isn’t just about infrastructure—it’s about ensuring it’s safe\, reliable\, and ready to perform from day one. In this session\, discover how the Tallawarra B Operational Readiness Team embedded process safety and asset management principles into every step of commissioning Australia’s first emissions-offset peaking power station. Learn how proactive planning\, safety integration\, and operational foresight supported a seamless transition from construction to operation—delivering fast-start capacity for 180\,000 homes and supporting Australia’s energy transition. \nClick here to register \nPart of the Asset Management in Action Webinar Series – showcasing submissions from the 2025 Excellence Awards. \nPresenter:\n\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			Ryan James has over 20 years’ experience working across the full asset lifecycle primarily in the energy sector\, through management\, technical and consulting roles. He is currently providing technical management consulting services to asset-intensive businesses\, with a particular focus on asset management\, engineering and process safety in the high-hazard industries. Furthermore\, Ryan has an electrical engineering background and has been responsible for engineering and asset management across a 6000MW power portfolio\, and the engineering of over $500M in electrical infrastructure.
URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/webinar-safe-to-run-from-day-one-process-safety-underpinning-asset-management-in-operational-readiness-am-in-action-a-2025-excellence-award-submission/
LOCATION:Online – Register to be sent your link
CATEGORIES:Power,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251203T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251203T133000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070913
CREATED:20251030T014615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T014615Z
UID:9824-1764766800-1764768600@www.amcouncil.com.au
SUMMARY:Webinar - Intelligent Predictive Maintenance 4.0: System Architecture\, AI Integration\, and Asset Management Implications
DESCRIPTION:Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a revolutionary technology and its application across disciplines is noteworthy. AI can help in predictive maintenance by further enhancing decision making  with data driven\, dynamic\, real-time\, and an automated approach for risk informed decisions. This session is on Intelligent Predictive Maintenance (PdM 4.0): System Architecture and AI Integration applicable to Asset Management. \nClick here to register \nPresenter: \n\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			Dr Jhareswar Maiti\, P C Mahalanobis distinguished Educator and Suresh & Vidya Nair Chair Professor\, is currently Professor & Head\, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology\, Kharagpur. He is the founder chairman of the Centre of Excellence on Safety Engineering and Analytics at IIT Kharagpur. He has more than 23 years of experiences in teaching\, research\, and consulting\, guided 23 PhD students\, executed over 35 funded projects and conducted over 25 training programs for industry. He authored over 200 publications and is in the Editorial Board of Process Safety and Environmental Protection\, Safety Science\, International Journal of Injury Control and Safety Promotion\, and Safety & Health at Work. Prof Maiti’s research interests include safety analytics\, risk assessment\, AI and data science\, quality management\, and engineering ergonomics. He authored the textbook “Multivariate Statistical Modeling in Engineering and Management\,” published by CRC Press. Prof Maiti works with world leading companies like Tata Steel Limited\, Adani Group\, Coal India\, Haldia Petrochemicals\, etc. He is Fellow Member of Royal Statistical Society\, UK and Institute of Engineers (India). He is also member of INFORMS\, IISE\, IEEE\, etc. He will be delivering keynote address and workshop on data analytics in ICMIAM2025 (www.icmiam.com) in Berwick campus\, Federation University Australia 10-12 December 2025.
URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/webinar-intelligent-predictive-maintenance-4-0-system-architecture-ai-integration-and-asset-management-implications/
LOCATION:Online – Register to be sent your link
CATEGORIES:Maintenance,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260226T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260226T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070913
CREATED:20260205T031222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T031222Z
UID:10052-1772107200-1772110800@www.amcouncil.com.au
SUMMARY:Webinar - Squirrel Stores - why do they exist and options for removal
DESCRIPTION:A “squirrel store” is\, as the name suggests\, a store of spares kept outside the main stores system and warehousing program. These stores are not measured or controlled for quantity and\, depending on storage practices\, may also be lacking in quality. The use of spares from these stores remains a hidden cost and can mask the true cost of maintaining plant and equipment. \nThere are many reasons squirrel stores come into being. These will be discussed\, along with how these extraneous stores can be eliminated. \nThe webinar will also cover real-world examples and solutions that may assist others in addressing the issue of squirrel stores. \nClick here to register \n\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			About the speaker: Tanya Viano is currently taking a hiatus from engineering. She holds a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering and a Master of Maintenance and Reliability Engineering. Tanya has spent 30 years working in industry\, predominantly in the oil and gas sector\, in roles across projects and operations\, and as a consultant. This has given her a wealth of experience. Tanya is passionate about reliability and asset management\, and she led the Enhanced Problem Solving Team within QGC (Shell)\, which tackled some of the most difficult reliability issues in the business. As a result\, Tanya was awarded a Shell Global Excellence Award for replicating the process across QGC.\n		\n			\n		 \n\n\n					This session forms the first in a webinar series presented by MRiAM – Challenges Associated with Spares Management During the Operational Phase – Webinar Series. In 2024\, MRiAM presented a webinar series on managing spares\, including guidance on quantities and related considerations. Since then\, several forums have raised questions and prompted discussion about how to manage spares once they have been identified in the maintenance system and warehoused during the operational phase of a project. There has also been growing interest in related topics such as managing obsolete spares\, “squirrel stores”\, and maintaining spares holdings. The objective of this series is to address these topics and provide practical solutions from speakers who have identified these issues and can share proven approaches. Registering for this session will register you for all four sessions in the series.
URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/webinar-squirrel-stores-why-do-they-exist-and-options-for-removal/
LOCATION:Online – Register to be sent your link
CATEGORIES:Maintenance,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260303T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260303T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070913
CREATED:20260218T010754Z
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UID:10117-1772559000-1772564400@www.amcouncil.com.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne - From Worthless Data to Intelligent Assets: Edge Federated Machine Learning in Real Work Asset Management
DESCRIPTION:Asset-intensive organisations have invested heavily in enterprise asset management systems and condition monitoring infrastructure\, yet most operational data remains underutilised. This presentation challenges the conventional centralised analytics approach and introduces edge federated machine learning as a transformative architecture for physical asset management. \nDrawing on real-world implementations across Australian transport\, ports and heavy industry\, this session demonstrates how edge computing\, combined with federated learning\, addresses four critical barriers to intelligent maintenance: \n\nIsolated asset knowledge that prevents fleet-wide learning\nData silos across facilities that block insight sharing\nCloud analytics latency that misses split-second failure indicators\nPrivacy concerns that lock away valuable operational data\n\nTopics: Data governance\, quality and utilisation \nClick here to register \n\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			Shane Scriven is the Founder and Managing Director of SAS Asset Management\, an Australian consultancy specialising in advanced analytics and AI for asset-intensive industries. He holds the Certified Senior Practitioner in Asset Management (CSAM) and Certified Asset Management Assessor (CAMA) credentials\, alongside multiple certifications in lubrication and vibration analysis. With over a decade of experience spanning transport\, defence\, mining\, healthcare and manufacturing\, Shane has built a reputation for bridging traditional asset management with emerging technologies. His current work centres on edge computing\, federated machine learning and real-time diagnostic systems for clients across rolling stock\, port operations and heavy industry — turning maintenance data into actionable\, predictive insights. A recipient of the Project of the Year Award for his work in structural health monitoring\, Shane is driven to deliver tailored solutions that merge best-practice frameworks\, such as ISO 55001 and GFMAM\, with the practical realities of each organisation. He is equally passionate about advocating for mental health\, resilience and adaptability in the workplace and broader community.
URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/melbourne-from-worthless-data-to-intelligent-assets-edge-federated-machine-learning-in-real-work-asset-management/
LOCATION:Grand Hotel (Gaylord Restaurant Conference Room)\, 33 Spencer Street\, Docklands\, VIC\, 3008\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Data,Melbourne Chapter Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260312T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260312T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070913
CREATED:20260205T032513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T032513Z
UID:10064-1773316800-1773320400@www.amcouncil.com.au
SUMMARY:Webinar - Spares Analysis Process Review Supporting Capital Investment Program
DESCRIPTION:The review of the Capital Program Spares Assessment process identified significant gaps that led to incorrect outputs and\, at times\, incomplete assessments. These issues resulted in inadequate spares being handed over at project completion\, placing additional pressure on Operations and Maintenance teams to identify and procure requirements post-handover\, causing delays and increased operational costs. \nTo address these shortcomings\, the process needed to be redesigned to improve: \n\naccuracy\nconsistency\naccountability.\n\nIntegrating reliability engineering principles and clarifying team responsibilities were critical to strengthening decision-making. \nThe objective is to establish a framework that enhances asset performance\, reduces operational risk\, and supports cost-effective outcomes across capital projects. \nClick here to register \n\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			Ian is Lead – Reliability Engineering for the Water Corporation of Western Australia. He has been at the Water Corporation WA for over 14 years concentrating in the reliability engineering and management. He has 38 years industry experience involving paper manufacturing and packaging\, food manufacturing and packaging and water utility industries covering the following asset management functions: reliability engineering and management; tactical and strategic asset maintenance management; maintenance and operations support\, and process optimisation. Ian is an accredited Engineer with the Engineering Council UK and an Affiliate of the Australian Asset Management Council of Australia\, Institute of Plant Engineers and Society of Operation Engineers in the UK.\n		\n			\n		 \n\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			Kevin is a Chartered Professional Engineer with 17+ years in asset management and reliability. He has an FMCG background with responsibility for maintenance\, project delivery\, and process optimisation. He has spent five years at Water Corporation responsible for improving asset health and reliability\, and is responsible for condition monitoring\, capability assessments\, compliance strategies\, spares analysis\, and root cause analysis.\n		\n			\n		 \n\n					This session forms the third in a webinar series presented by MRiAM – Challenges Associated with Spares Management During the Operational Phase – Webinar Series. In 2024\, MRiAM presented a webinar series on managing spares\, including guidance on quantities and related considerations. Since then\, several forums have raised questions and prompted discussion about how to manage spares once they have been identified in the maintenance system and warehoused during the operational phase of a project. There has also been growing interest in related topics such as managing obsolete spares\, “squirrel stores”\, and maintaining spares holdings. The objective of this series is to address these topics and provide practical solutions from speakers who have identified these issues and can share proven approaches. Registering for this session will register you for all four sessions in the series.
URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/webinar-spares-analysis-process-review-supporting-capital-investment-program/
LOCATION:Online – Register to be sent your link
CATEGORIES:Maintenance,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260319T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260319T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070913
CREATED:20260205T032857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T044014Z
UID:10068-1773921600-1773925200@www.amcouncil.com.au
SUMMARY:Webinar - Spares Management through Project Transition Phase
DESCRIPTION:The webinar focuses on some of the typical challenges faced by Asset Engineers\, Reliability & Maintenance Engineers\, Maintenance Managers and Maintenance staff associated with Spares Management during the project transition phase into the project operation and maintenance phase. \nThe webinar will explore some of the key elements during this phase of a project and highlight a number of pivotal activities and drivers for successful spares management through the project transition phase including; \n\nContract Type – Understanding the framework and type of service contract as it will impact your Spares Management strategy i.e.\, PPP\, Comprehensive\, Pass- Through etc.\nRisk Based Methodology – ensuring that there is an integrated approach to contract risk such as KPI’s\, Financial\, Reputation\, WHS&E.\nProject Phase – Which stage of the project lifecycle are you at?\nStakeholders – have you identified who the key stakeholders are for spares management\,\nSpares Selection – What level of maturity has been undertaken in relation to Spares requirements and associated analysis using FMECA\, RAMS or other process?\nType of Site – Different spares management strategies for Greenfield Sites v Brownfield Sites\nMultiple Storage Locations – How do you optimize effective Spares Storage with multiple storage facilities and multiple work sites?\nInventory Management – Selection of suitable process i.e.\, part of the CMMS?\n\nSpares Procurement Lead Time – challenges with alignment to Asset Performance requirements. \nClick here to register\n  \n\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			Craig is the principle of Casmat Engineering a Facility & Asset Management Company providing a range of inspection\, maintenance\, auditing and technical consultancy services to companies in Australia and New Zealand over the last 32 years. He has multidisciplined skills across a variety of industries including Defence\, Water & Sewage Treatment\, Power Stations\, Prisons\, Construction\, Health Sector\, Educational Sector and the built environment. The services he provides to industry include asset management strategy; inspection\, auditing and reporting; management of performance tests; asset lifecycle strategy; development of operation and maintenance strategy and cost modeling; and industrial maintenance services. Craig has a trade background and is a Charted Professional Engineer with areas of practice in Mechanical Engineering and Asset Management. He is a member of the Asset Management Council and a CAMA to ISO55001 and a member of the AMC special interest group\, MRiAM.\n		\n			\n		\n\n					This session forms the fourth and final in a webinar series presented by MRiAM – Challenges Associated with Spares Management During the Operational Phase – Webinar Series. In 2024\, MRiAM presented a webinar series on managing spares\, including guidance on quantities and related considerations. Since then\, several forums have raised questions and prompted discussion about how to manage spares once they have been identified in the maintenance system and warehoused during the operational phase of a project. There has also been growing interest in related topics such as managing obsolete spares\, “squirrel stores”\, and maintaining spares holdings. The objective of this series is to address these topics and provide practical solutions from speakers who have identified these issues and can share proven approaches. Registering for this session will register you for all four sessions in the series.
URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/webinar-spares-management-through-project-transition-phase/
LOCATION:Online – Register to be sent your link
CATEGORIES:Maintenance,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260326T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260326T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T070913
CREATED:20260323T002624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T002624Z
UID:10246-1774526400-1774530000@www.amcouncil.com.au
SUMMARY:Webinar - Managing Spares for Corrective Maintenance\,  Preventative Maintenance and End-of-Life
DESCRIPTION:Spare parts play a pivotal role in sustaining equipment reliability and availability\, a fact that becomes obvious during both corrective and preventative maintenance activities. When spares are well‑managed and strategically utilised\, maintenance work becomes faster\, more effective\, and more predictable — delivering measurable improvements in reliability\, availability\, and overall cost performance. \nThis session will explore the practical foundations of effective spare parts management across key focus areas: \n\nSpares procurement and supplier engagement\nStorage and preservation practices\nInventory holdings\, control\, and issuing processes\nAccess and availability during maintenance windows\n\nStrong practices in these areas ensure maintenance can be completed within the shortest possible time\, at optimum cost\, and with minimal waste or rework. \nWe will also examine the challenges associated with spare parts discontinuation (obsolescence) and component end‑of‑life\, which can create significant cost\, risk\, and engineering impacts for many facilities. The webinar will outline practical strategies to mitigate these issues to help maintain equipment availability while organisations navigate the risks of obsolescence. \nClick here to register\n  \n\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			Alex Jarufe is a senior Asset Management engineer with 30 years of hands‑on experience across Australia’s heavy industries\, including mining and mineral processing\, oil and gas\, chemical processing\, water treatment\, power generation\, food production and agriculture. Throughout his career\, Alex has held key roles spanning Strategic Asset Management\, Maintenance Management\, Shutdown and Turnaround Management\, Maintenance and Reliability Engineering\, Spare Parts Optimisation\, Root Cause Failure Analysis and Defect Elimination\, Maintenance Planning and Scheduling\, Master Data development and Equipment Design. Alex has extensive practical experience in the identification\, management and optimisation of spare parts for complex assets. His work includes developing and deploying strategies to manage obsolescence risk in critical applications\, ensuring continued equipment availability and preventing major operational disruptions.\n		\n			\n		\n\n					Following the conclusion of our Challenges Associated with Spares Management During the Operational Phase webinar series\, we are delighted to present one additional session for those who would like to continue the discussion. This special webinar builds on the themes of the series and offers further practical insights for attendees.
URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/webinar-managing-spares-for-corrective-maintenance-preventative-maintenance-and-end-of-life/
LOCATION:Online – Register to be sent your link
CATEGORIES:Maintenance,Webinar
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