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Romilly Madew sitting on a chair, on a stage, alongside two other women and a man
News | 30/10/2023

Careers for Net Zero – engineers required

Engineers Australia CEO Romilly Madew AO presented on a panel at the high-profile Careers for Net Zero campaign launch in Melbourne last Thursday. Other headline speakers included Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Atlassian Mike Cannon Brookes and Victorian Premier, Jacinta Allan.
Media release | 06/09/2023

Engineers Australia applauds Government's investment in AUKUS engineering education

Peak engineering body Engineers Australia has today welcomed the Albanese Government's announcement of $128.5 million investment over four years to fund 4,000 additional university places to help power the AUKUS workforce. Engineers Australia CEO Romilly Madew AO praised the Government for their commitment to addressing skills shortages in the engineering...
busy street in the middle of Adelaide with blue sky in the background
News | 04/09/2023

Have your say on proposed mandatory registration for SA engineers 

The South Australian Government is proposing a new registration scheme for professional engineers. The scheme would first apply to engineers in the building and construction industry and expand to cover other areas of engineering in the future.
Aerial photo of Canberra city at night with lots of lights on
News | 25/08/2023

ACT Integrated Energy Plan – get involved

The ACT Government has recently unveiled its Integrated Energy Plan (IEP). Engineering expertise and insights are invaluable in ensuring the success of this plan.
person's hands working on an electrical board
News | 11/08/2023

Three months to get registered as a mechanical engineer in Victoria

From 1 December 2023 mechanical professional engineers practising in Victoria will need to be registered, including engineers living in other states and territories but working on projects based in Victoria.
Close up of the Olympic rings on a building
News | 07/08/2023

New hub for Brisbane2032 updates and opportunities

A new site for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games has been launched featuring updates and business opportunities.
Media release | 07/07/2023

NT government funds Engineers Australia migrant work placement program

Overseas-born engineers will overcome the greatest barriers to employment under an Engineers Australia program and a Northern Territory Government grant to help them crack the Australian jobs market. The Global Engineering Talent (GET) program is an outcome of Engineers Australia’s Barriers to employment for skilled migrant engineers research, which found...
National Reconciliation week logo reading 'be a voice for generations' in a mix or red pink and blue text
News | 29/05/2023

Reflections on reconciliation

Gamilaraay man Russell Reid speaks to Engineers Australia about the importance of reconciliation in engineering and wider society. Russell is Senior Aboriginal Affairs and Participation Consultant at WSP and he took the time to reflect on the meaning of the theme for National Reconciliation Week 2023.
Man typing on laptop keyboard with a black watch on
News | 05/05/2023

Three weeks to register as an electrical engineer in Victoria

Electrical and electronic engineers are required to be registered in Victoria from 1 June 2023.

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