AMCouncil Maintenance & Reliability Symposium 2025 (Sydney)
2025-08-22 | Sydney Masonic Centre, 66 Goulburn St, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Maximising Value Through Maintenance & Reliability📅 Friday 22 August 2025 | 📍 Sydney Masonic Centre
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Unlocking Value Through Maintenance & Reliability
Join 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.
You’ll discover how people, processes, and technologies work together to improve asset performance, reduce risk, and deliver measurable outcomes.

Program Highlights (Draft – Subject to change)

8:00 – 8:45
Registration and Tea and Coffee – Begin your day by connecting with industry leaders and fellow delegates over tea and coffee before the exciting program starts

9:00 – 9:05
Welcome – Toby Horstead, AMCouncil National Chair – Welcoming you to the symposium and sharing key objectives for the sessions ahead.

9:05 – 9:15
Overview – 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.

Global and Local

9:15 – 10:00
GFMAM 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.
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10:00-10:30
GFMAM 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.
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10:30-11:00
Morning 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

Aviation

11:00-11:30
Elena 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.
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11:30-12:30
David 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.

12:30–1:30
Lunch – Enjoy a delicious lunch while continuing your conversations with colleagues and industry experts in a relaxed setting.

Industry

1:30 – 2:00
James 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.
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2:00 – 2:30
Martin 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.
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2:30 – 3:00
Katherine 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.
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3:00-3:30
Afternoon Tea – Refuel with afternoon tea and network with speakers, peers, and delegates before the final session of the day

Maintenance & Reliability Skills for the Future

3:30 – 4:30
Panel: 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.

4:30
Summary 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.

Networking – An opportunity to engage directly with speakers, panellists, and delegates, continuing the conversation on the critical themes of asset management and maintenance reliability.

Webinar - Open Standards and BIM - what are they, why are they important, how to use them to your advantage
2025-09-09 13:00 - 13:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online – Register to be sent your link
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.
However, 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).
Eric Bugeja, Chairperson of buildingSMART Australasia, will provide you with an overview of information management best practice and the tools available to improve project efficiency.
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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.

Asset Management Fundamentals - Virtual Classroom
2025-09-15 09:00 - 2025-09-16 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online Live Virtual Classroom
This training course run over two half-days, each from 9am until 1pm AEST (Melbourne time) and delivered in a live interactive online setting, offers a thorough overview of asset management. The purpose of the Asset Management Fundamentals program is to understand the fundamentals of asset management and how they can provide benefits to the organisation.
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Course learning objectives:

Define asset management within the context of ISO 5500x suite, the Asset Management Landscape and AMBoK
Identify the principles that underpin asset management
Identify available asset management tools and techniques that are applicable within organisational context
Identify opportunities to apply these learnings to improve individual and organisational performance.

Course materials provided in conjunction with online course:

Asset Management Fundamentals Workbook: covering the modules and learnings on the course
Living Asset Management, by J Lafria and J Hardwick: whilst touched-upon during the course, this book focuses on the subject of people and the need for good leadership and strategies for developing a high performance culture which ensures excellence in asset management. Click here for more information on Living Asset Management.
Asset Management Council Framework Book: Defines the strategic concepts of which the AM Council’s Asset Management Body of Knowledge (AMBoK) comprises.
AMBoK Publication 001; Companion Guide to ISO 55001

The Online Exam
To recognise and quantify your learning, an online exam is initiated on the day of the course. Should you choose to take and complete the exam, pass the exam, and agree to comply with a Code of Ethics, you will be certified as a Certified Associate in Asset Management (CAAM) – enabling you to offer evidence to your current and future employers of your personal asset management capability and present them with the knowledge that you have a deeper understanding of asset management related topics and issues. Your CAAM is a great step towards furthering your career in asset management.
Course flyer available for download here.

Webinar - Generation and Representations of Asset Information at Court Services Victoria (AM in Action - a 2025 Excellence Award Submission)
2025-09-16 13:00 - 13:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online – Register to be sent your link
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.
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Part of the Asset Management in Action Webinar Series – showcasing submissions from the 2025 Excellence Awards.
Presenter:
Vijay Eden, Manager Asset Systems, Court Services Victoria

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.

Sydney - Emerging Professionals Panel Event - Lessons from a Life in Asset Management
2025-09-17 17:30 - 19:30 (Australia/Sydney) | WSP Sydney, Level 27, 680 George Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Join us for an exciting evening as we invite three panellists to share their unique career journeys in asset management.
At 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.
This 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.
Our panellists include:

Maddison King, Asset Project Coordinator, Taronga Zoo
Sally Busch, Asset Strategy and Performance Lead, Ausgrid
Gavin Cavanagh, Systems Engineering SME

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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.

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.

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.

Webinar - The Āpōpō Guide (AM in Action - a 2025 Excellence Award Submission)
2025-09-23 13:00 - 13:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online – Register to be sent your link
Join this session to explore how the Āpōpō Guide is redefining asset management in Aotearoa New Zealand by blending international standards with local values and community priorities. More than just a framework, the Āpōpō Guide offers a practical, people-centred model for sustainable asset management that can be adapted across diverse jurisdictions. Discover how this innovative approach is delivering real-world impact, and gain insights into how you can localise global best practices to better serve your communities.
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Part of the Asset Management in Action Webinar Series – showcasing submissions from the 2025 Excellence Awards.
Presenter:
Mike Curry, Product Manager, Āpōpō

Mike Curry is the Product Manager at Āpōpō, leading the development of industry-aligned learning resources and 4 accreditation programmes for infrastructure asset managers in Aotearoa New Zealand. With a background in professional development and digital products, he is responsible for the Āpōpō portfolio of online courses, the Āpōpō Guide, and the organisation’s evolving certification pathways. Mike has worked exclusively for non-profits since 2010 and is passionate about realising value for community organisations by creating high-quality resources that make a practical and meaningful difference.

Melbourne - Achieving TOTEX Success: Integrating People, Processes and Systems in Asset Management Planning (A Strategic Approach to Public Private Partnerships)
2025-09-24 17:30 - 19:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Grand Hotel (Gaylord Restaurant Conference Room), 33 Spencer Street, Docklands, VIC, 3008, Australia
Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs) carry inherent financial risks, particularly when fixed-price contracts fail to reflect total lifecycle costs. To manage this, PFM adopted a Total Expenditure (TOTEX) Strategic Asset Management (SAM) approach that integrates people, processes, and systems to align CAPEX and OPEX decisions for long-term value.
The two key barriers—poor data quality and limited practitioner capability—were addressed through the development of two foundational enablers: the Asset Management System (AMS) and the Asset Management Community of Practice (AMCoP). The AMS standardised tools and processes, while the AMCoP fostered collaboration, upskilling, and knowledge sharing. These enabled the creation of high-value resources such as a Lifecycle Cost and Maintenance database.
In practice, these frameworks supported accurate data capture and scenario modelling within PPP contracts, driving evidence-based decisions. The outcome was optimised lifecycle planning and risk management, demonstrating how a structured, data-driven approach can mitigate PPP risks and achieve TOTEX-aligned outcomes.
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Mincheol Lee is a seasoned asset management professional with extensive experience across strategic, tactical, and operational levels of asset-intensive environments. Known for his outcomes-focused approach, Mincheol specialises in developing and executing comprehensive asset management strategies that align organisational objectives with effective risk management, cost control, and lifecycle performance optimisation. With hands-on experience in delivering ISO 55001-aligned systems and governance frameworks, Mincheol brings deep capability in full lifecycle asset management, including asset data modelling, lifecycle cost analysis, CMMS configuration, and the integration of digital engineering solutions. He has successfully led the design and implementation of asset information management systems, technical maintenance plans, and configuration control frameworks to enable reliable, data-driven decision-making. A strong collaborator, Mincheol works across disciplines to uplift asset management maturity and build Communities of Practice that foster knowledge sharing, capability development, and operational excellence. His work continues to support optimised total cost of ownership outcomes across complex infrastructure portfolios.

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.

Webinar - Healthcare and Transportation: ISO 55000 in Socially Critical Organisations
2025-09-25 08:00 - 09:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online – Register to be sent your link
Join us to explore Healthcare and Transportation: ISO 55000 in Socially Critical Organisations, featuring:

Art Kurland is Director, Capital and Asset Management, University Health, San Antonio, Texas, which was the first hospital in the world to become ISO 55001 certified. Art spoke at the first Value and Benefits from Asset Management web program 4 years ago. Since then, University Health has been re-certified and is pursuing another recertification. Art will provide our first revisit to an organization to see how their culture of Asset Management has expanded, how measurable results have been achieved, and how University Health, which has more than US$1 billion in annual revenue has added value from assets through a systematic approach to Asset Management governance.

Shane Day is Discipline Manager of RAMS and Asset Management: Rail & Transit Systems at Downer Group, which specializes in a range technical and management services for Transportation solutions. Shane will be addressing the extensive work done on a rollingstock fleet to optimize maintenance and create efficiencies in performance of maintenance activities under a supporting framework of ISO55001 and how the framework provided continuity during business transformations. Shane has 15 combined years of experience at Downer Group within Corporate and in the Rail & Transit Systems business as well as time with Arup and Bombardier Transportation in the UK. He also served in the Royal New Zealand Airforce for 10 years in the avionics discipline on various aircraft and supporting functions.

The presentations will be followed by a Discussion Panel with Art Kurland, Shane Day, Nick Phillips, Mike Bordenaro and Peter Kohler to answer your questions
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Webinar - Spares Wars: The Poisson Awakens (feat. Monte Carlo)
2025-09-25 12:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online – Register to be sent your link
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.
The 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.
This 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.
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Brought to you by the Asset Management Council’s Maintenance & Reliability in Asset Management special interest group.
Presenter:
Akshay Athalye, Supportability Engineer, Babcock Australasia

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.

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)
2025-09-30 13:00 - 13:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online – Register to be sent your link
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.
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Part of the Asset Management in Action Webinar Series – showcasing submissions from the 2025 Excellence Awards.
Presenters:

Allan Klindworth, Associate Director – Sustainability and Resilience, AECOM
Joanne Vanselow, Program Manager, Vehicles & Technology / Environment & Sustainability, Austroads

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.

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..

Webinar - NSW Government Maintenance and Renewals Liability Funding Methodology (AM in Action - a 2025 Excellence Award Submission)
2025-10-07 13:00 - 13:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online – Register to be sent your link
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.
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Part of the Asset Management in Action Webinar Series – showcasing submissions from the 2025 Excellence Awards.
Presenter:

Lucie Mitchell, Director – Asset Management and Resilience, Infrastructure NSW

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.

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.

AMCouncil Government Symposium 2025 (Melbourne)
2025-10-10 | Oaks Melbourne on Market, 60 Market St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
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.
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Program Highlights (Draft – Subject to change)

8:00 – 8:45
Arrival Tea and Coffee

8:45 – 9:00
Welcome & Housekeeping
Rami Affan, National Technical Executive, WSP

9:00 – 9:15
Setting the Scene
Toby Horstead, Chairperson of the Board, Asset Management Council

9:15 – 10:00
South Australia’s 20 Year State Infrastructure Strategy
Full topic abstract
Graeme Brown, Director, Infrastructure Assurance, Infrastructure South Australia
About the speaker

10:00 – 10:30
Panel Discussion –
How can Government improve infrastructure planning and delivery?

10:30 – 10:45
Morning Tea

10:45 – 11:15
Asset Management at Taronga Zoo
Full topic abstract
Maddison King, Asset Project Coordinator, Taronga Zoo
About the speaker

11:15-12:00
Land iQ
Full topic abstract
Sarah Kaehne, Land iQ Customer Success Manager, WSP
About the speaker

12:00-12:45
Lunch

12:45-13:15
Investment Management and Risk Prevention
Mr. Wu, General Manager, China Railway Capital (Hong Kong) Investment Company
About the speaker

13:15-13:45
Transport Asset Custodian Platform (Turning Data into Value: Managing Asset Information as a Strategic Asset)
Full topic abstract
Asha Bauch, A/Director Systems Performance & Partnering, Transport for NSW
About the speaker

13:45-14:15
Building resiliency through partnering with Sustainability
David J Simpson, Strategic Asset Manager, Melbourne Park
About the speaker

14:15-15:00
Panel Discussion –
What is a sustainable level of investment for Government?

15:00-15:30
Afternoon Tea

15:30 – 16:00
Asset Information Management System – A Continuous Journey
Full topic abstract
Hessam Mohseni, Manager Asset Information and Data Analytics, Victorian Department of Health
About the speaker

16:00– 16:30
Connecting People, Tools, and Data to enable evidence-based decisions for Asset Management at Parks Victoria
Full topic abstract
Maira Brussi, A/Senior Manager Asset Management, Parks Victoria
About the speaker

16:30-16:45
Conclusion, summary and key takeaways

Webinar - Building Australias Leading Asset Management Team through Diversity Equity and Inclusion (AM in Action - a 2025 Excellence Award Submission)
2025-10-14 13:00 - 13:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online – Register to be sent your link
What does it take to build a high-performing asset management team that delivers for critical infrastructure across Australia? For Service Stream, the answer lies in a strong foundation of diversity, equity, and inclusion. This session explores how DEI and workforce development go hand in hand to create a culture of excellence. Learn how targeted training, inclusive leadership, and clear career pathways are empowering Service Stream’s people—and driving better asset management outcomes as a result.
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Part of the Asset Management in Action Webinar Series – showcasing submissions from the 2025 Excellence Awards.
Presenter:
James Smith, Senior Manager – Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Service Stream

James Smith is a passionate DE&I lead with considerable experience across building inclusive practice. He has worked across infrastructure, education, health and tech sectors, developing key insights into the particular challenges and opportunities in building equity across these spaces. With over a 15 years of experience in DE&I, James has specialised knowledge in each pillar of inclusion, with particular experience across neurodiversity, LGBTIQA+ inclusion, and gender equity. James has been leading DE&I at Service Stream for the last 18 months and has delivered key innovations, including the development Neurodiversity Listening Circles to build neuroinclusive resources, providing support for Service Stream carers with the school holiday program, KidsCo, and being recognised for veteran inclusion with accreditation as a Veteran Friendly Employer by the department of Veteran Affairs.

Brisbane - Asset Management Planning: Good Practices and Tools Workshop
2025-10-15 17:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Engineers Australia 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.

Asset Management Fundamentals - Virtual Classroom
2025-10-16 09:00 - 2025-10-17 13:00, 2025-11-10 09:00 - 2025-11-11 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online Live Virtual Classroom
This training course run over two half-days, each from 9am until 1pm AEDT (Melbourne time) and delivered in a live interactive online setting, offers a thorough overview of asset management. The purpose of the Asset Management Fundamentals program is to understand the fundamentals of asset management and how they can provide benefits to the organisation.
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Course learning objectives:

Define asset management within the context of ISO 5500x suite, the Asset Management Landscape and AMBoK
Identify the principles that underpin asset management
Identify available asset management tools and techniques that are applicable within organisational context
Identify opportunities to apply these learnings to improve individual and organisational performance.

Course materials provided in conjunction with online course:

Asset Management Fundamentals Workbook: covering the modules and learnings on the course
Living Asset Management, by J Lafria and J Hardwick: whilst touched-upon during the course, this book focuses on the subject of people and the need for good leadership and strategies for developing a high performance culture which ensures excellence in asset management. Click here for more information on Living Asset Management.
Asset Management Council Framework Book: Defines the strategic concepts of which the AM Council’s Asset Management Body of Knowledge (AMBoK) comprises.
AMBoK Publication 001; Companion Guide to ISO 55001

The Online Exam
To recognise and quantify your learning, an online exam is initiated on the day of the course. Should you choose to take and complete the exam, pass the exam, and agree to comply with a Code of Ethics, you will be certified as a Certified Associate in Asset Management (CAAM) – enabling you to offer evidence to your current and future employers of your personal asset management capability and present them with the knowledge that you have a deeper understanding of asset management related topics and issues. Your CAAM is a great step towards furthering your career in asset management.
Course flyer available for download here.

Webinar - Targeting Our Bushfire Risk Management to where it Matters Most (AM in Action - a 2025 Excellence Award Submission)
2025-10-21 13:00 - 13:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online – Register to be sent your link
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.
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Part of the Asset Management in Action Webinar Series – showcasing submissions from the 2025 Excellence Awards.
Presenter:
Pip O’Donnell, Senior Engineer – Network Risk & Safety, Essential Energy

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.

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

Webinar - Building Strong Regional Ports and Strong Regions through Deployment of a World Class Asset Management System and a Digital AMBoK (AM in Action - a 2025 Excellence Award Submission)
2025-10-28 13:00 - 13:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online – Register to be sent your link
Discover how Southern Ports has turned around its ageing asset base and modernised its operations by implementing a world-class asset management system—backed by a digital Asset Management Body of Knowledge (AMBoK). This session will explore how embedding asset knowledge across the organisation has improved resilience, service delivery, and efficiency, while supporting over $21 billion in trade. Learn how this transformation is not only strengthening port operations, but also driving broader economic value across regional Western Australia.
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Part of the Asset Management in Action Webinar Series – showcasing submissions from the 2025 Excellence Awards.
Presenter:
Johan Snyman, Assets System Specialist, Southern Ports

With over 30 years of dedicated service in the mining and utilities sectors, Johan Snyman specialises in the strategic development and operational execution of asset management systems, including ISO 55000-compliant frameworks. His expertise encompasses leading significant asset management initiatives, major maintenance operations, and shutdowns across multi-million-dollar portfolios. He is proficient in leveraging digital technologies, applying LEAN principles, and employing agile methodologies to significantly optimise resource utilisation, reduce operational costs, and boost overall performance. Recent highlights of his career include the successful development and implementation of a Port Asset Management system aligned with ISO 55000 standards, SMART transformation roadmaps, and the Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365F&O) Enterprise Asset Management system. He possesses a solid foundation in strategic asset management, project management, and leadership, supported by advanced credentials in digital transformation and asset management. His approach to management is centred on empowering teams, fostering innovative solutions, reinforcing robust systems, and driving operational excellence — all aimed at aligning with and advancing corporate strategic objectives.

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.

Webinar - Commercial Asset Performance Infrastructure Tailoring And Lifecycle (AM in Action - a 2025 Excellence Award Submission)
2025-11-11 13:00 - 13:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online – Register to be sent your link
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.
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Part of the Asset Management in Action Webinar Series – showcasing submissions from the 2025 Excellence Awards.
Presenter:
Jeff Dusting, Director Whole of Life and Innovation, Transport for NSW

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.

Webinar - Asset Lifecycle Optimisation for Plain Track and Turnout Resurfacing Programs (AM in Action - a 2025 Excellence Award Submission)
2025-11-18 13:00 - 13:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online – Register to be sent your link
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.
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Part of the Asset Management in Action Webinar Series – showcasing submissions from the 2025 Excellence Awards.
Presenter:
Bing Liu, Asset Lifecycle Manager – Track, Sydney Trains

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.
