The SSEE's mission is to provide a national focus and leadership within the engineering profession for the implementation of sustainability for the benefit of the Australian society. Membership is open to anyone with a desire and passion to find out more about, and contribute towards the advancement of environmental and sustainability issues.

The SSEE also provides opportunities for members to network with other environmental professionals and those interested in environmental issues. A program of continual education is maintained through monthly seminars on a range of environmental issues. The SSEE publishes a quarterly national journal, 'The Environmental Engineer', which is provided free to members.

SSEE International Conference on 'Solutions for a Sustainable Planet' - click here for details

About the SSEE

Objectives

The Society for Sustainability and Environmental Engineering (SSEE) welcomes members from all fields of engineering and natural and social sciences who are working towards environmental sustainability.

We have the following objectives:

  • promote professional ethics by adhering to the Environmental Principles for Engineers;
  • promote national excellence in environmental engineering;
  • promote participation in the Society;
  • provide a national focus for professional society matters, policy formation and communications;
  • facilitate international exchanges on environmental engineering;
  • coordinate professional society functions;
  • encourage active participation by other professions;
  • create a knowledge base and promote collaboration;
  • provide expert advice to Engineers Australia, government, industry and the community;
  • set guidelines and standards for sustainability principles in engineering education and professional practice; and
  • influence community, corporate and regulatory attitudes and practices in relation to sustainability.
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National Board and Constitution

National Board

The Society is managed by a National Board that meets twice a year. Subcommittees look at key issues including education, submissions, the triennial newsletter, sustainability, procedure and conferences.

SSEE Constitution

 
 

Become a Member

For information on the benefits of joining the Society for Sustainability and Environmental Engineering, download the Member Benefits Guide.

For information about membership fees please see the tech_society_fee_0809

To join, use the member_application_08_09

For all other queries, please contact our national secretariat, Narelle Folkard. For any Branch queries, see Branches.

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Branches

Canberra Branch

We provide a forum for effective support to the ACT region in the pursuit of sustainable engineering solutions by:

  • identifying environmental issues of local concern;
  • promoting debate on such issues; and
  • providing advice on such issues to Engineers Australia, to Government, to industry and to the community.

Chair: Adrian Piani

Newcastle Branch

The Newcastle Chapter of the SSEE provides Continuing Professional Development seminars on Sustainability related issues for the wide range of (primarily technical) professionals in and around the Hunter Valley, typically including engineering services, operations, consulting, and research, many of whom are involved in major industries such as coal mining, power generation, water management and transport. The chapter also provides local representation to the National SSEE board.

Our chapter regularly organises technical seminars for multi-disciplinary audiences on various aspects of sustainability related topics including water, energy, ecological impact minimisation, waste management and transport.

We are affiliated with the Newcastle Division of Engineers Australia whose office provides significant administrative support, as well as facilities and other resources for holding technical meetings. We also occasionally run joint technical meetings with other branches in the local Division.

Related Organisations

For further information please contact:

Thomas Brinsmead
Email : Thomas.Brinsmead@newcastle.edu.au

 

Queensland Branch

The Queensland Branch of the SSEE runs a range of events and has some great information on sustainability and what it means for engineers.

 
 

Sydney Branch

Contact

The Sydney Society for Sustainability and Environmental Engineering (SSEE) is a professional, vibrant and active branch.

Our goal as is to further practical knowledge on sustainability and benefit the careers of engineers and advance the profession.

We invite you to visit us on the web: http://www.ssee.org.au/sydney-chapter

We invite you to contact us at: Sydneyssee@engineersaustralia.org.au

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Contact Us

David McCarthy
ENGINEERS AUSTRALIA
11 National Circuit
BARTON ACT 2600
Email: dmccarthy@engineersaustralia.org.au
T (02) 6270 6530
F (02) 6273 2358

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