Overview
On behalf of Engineers Australia, Kriston Symons, President of the Victoria Division, warmly welcomes you to the second event of the Suburban Engineering Series, Engineering the Future – how to Leverage the Advantages of Hydrogen in heavy industry and Mobility.
Attendees will begin the event with the opportunity to tour the CSIRO Hydrogen Refueller, network with colleagues and meet CSIRO researchers working on novel hydrogen technologies. There will be light refreshments available on arrival. Tours of the hydrogen refueller will commence at 4:40 pm and be conducted every 10 minutes, with the final tour departing at 5:00 pm. To ensure a comfortable experience, we kindly ask that you wear closed-toe shoes. If you would like to participate in the hydrogen refueller tour, please arrive promptly by 4:30 pm.
After the networking, refreshments and tours, the presentations will begin with Jenny Mitchell, General Manager Policy and Advocacy at Engineers Australia, who will provide a vital policy update, outlining Engineers Australia’s advocacy initiatives. She will discuss how we can foster a sustainable, skilled, and innovative future, anchored by the three key pillars of sustainability, skills, and innovation, to enhance our influence and impact within the engineering profession. Next, we are privileged to hear from Dr. Karen Kozielski, Senior Principal Research Consultant, who will share her expertise on collaborating with CSIRO across the Hydrogen Value Chain, highlighting the pathways to effective hydrogen integration. Deepak Mistry will then present on the Hydrogen Refuelling Station, showcasing its pivotal role as a solution for the decarbonisation of transport.
To conclude our event, we invite you to engage in a lively panel discussion followed by an audience Q&A, where your questions and insights will be welcomed.
Guests are encouraged to access the site from the entrance off Research Way and sign-in at CSIRO Clayton Central Reception (https://maps.app.goo.gl/W46ydW8c1ciR5MyZ7). Parking is available on the CSIRO site with bays located along the internal East-West road (left or right at the intersection immediately after entering the site from Research Way).
Learning outcomes
In this presentation, you will learn:
- emerging technology for decarbonisation of industry and mobility,
- the importance of skill-sharing to accelerate hydrogen adoption in key sectors,
- Engineers Australia's policy and advocacy efforts, which aim to empower engineers to drive Australia’s sustainable, skilled, and innovative future,
- potential mechanisms for integration of hydrogen into a future energy mix,
- enhancing adaptability to optimise opportunity across the hydrogen value chain.
About the Speakers

Jenny Mitchell is the General Manager, Policy & Advocacy at Engineers Australia, overseeing public policy and advocacy since July 2023. She has 20 years of experience in sectors such as space, education, science, and resources. Previously, she was the Director of Civil Space Policy at the Australian Space Agency, shaping the future direction of Australian space policy, programs and workforce development. Jenny is a skilled policy and public sector executive with more than a decade of leadership and experience across complementary areas such as space, tertiary education and skills, science and research, innovation and entrepreneurship and the resources sector.
Jenny holds an Executive Master of Public Administration through the Australia and New Zealand School of Government and was awarded the KPMG Prize for Designing Policies and Programs. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary) from the University of Melbourne. Immediately prior to her work at the Australian Space Agency, Jenny held a senior adviser role supporting the Hon. Jenny Macklin to lead the Skills for Victoria review for the Victorian Government.

As Deputy Lead for the Hydrogen Industry Mission, Dr Kozielski has been involved with the oversight and development of the Hydrogen Technology Demonstration Facility (HTDF), engaging with researchers and industry to facilitate the use of the CSIRO Hydrogen Refueller and project management for a range of hydrogen-related technologies. Her role before this was as Team Leader for the Gas Process Engineering Team, focused on the delivery of research projects for decarbonisation. Dr Kozielski received her PhD (Materials Chemistry) and BSc (Hons) in Chemical Physics from the University of Sussex (UK) and has worked in multiple science and people leadership roles within CSIRO since 2002.

Deepak is a Fellow and Chartered Professional Engineer, and IPMA Level C Certified Project Manager with more than 24 years of experience in Engineering & Project Management. He has International and Domestic experience in managing Hydrogen and Oil & Gas industries. He is an active working group member in the Standard Australia ME-093 TC197 committee, collaborating and sharing industry experience with Regulatory bodies, Engineers Australia and others to support building a safe hydrogen economy. Currently working as Principal Application Engineer – Hydrogen in Pacific Energy.
Deepak is responsible for managing engineering and project management activities for Hydrogen generation, compression, storage, refuelling, microgrid, gas blending & metal hydride application projects starting from concept to handover. Key involvements in most exciting Hydrogen projects with Viva Energy, Woodside, Horizon Power, Marubeni, CSIRO, Hyundai, APA, HYZON, Frontier Energy etc. Working with leading technology partners in Hydrogen such as Nel. (electrolyser), PDC/IVYS (compression & refuelling), storage (Hexagon & EKC), Powercell (Fuelcell), and Wystrach (Storage & Refuelling).

Kriston has held several leadership roles across the Middle East, Western Australia, South Australia and Victoria, and relocated to Melbourne in early 2012. Kriston is active in the industry serving on a range of sustainability and diversity and inclusion committees and boards including being a former Industry Sector Board Member of the Low Carbon Living CRC. Kriston was appointed to the Victorian Division Committee for Engineers Australia in 2021 and is currently President.
Kriston also served on the Victorian Commercial Committee for the Property Council of Australia. With particular experience in complex projects, Kriston is highly regarded by his clients and peers for his creative and innovative design approach to solutions and the successful delivery of projects. Kriston is passionate about digital solutions and the opportunities for projects in design, construction and operation. His broad geographic experience and knowledge of the construction industry give him unique insights into the particular client drivers and needs of projects.
Pricing
Technical Society Member: $30.00
Student Member: $20.00
Non-Member: $30.00
Guest Member: $20.00
Guest Non Member: $30.00