Article written by Queensland President, Dr Peter Ho AM FIEAust CPEng NER
Nominations for office bearer positions now open
Engineers Australia office bearer positions for the 2017 calendar year are now open for nomination.
Nationally, there are positions open on the National Board, National Congress and on College Boards, including the newly formed College of Leadership and Management.
We also currently have a number of Queensland Division Committee positions open for a two-year tenure. The Division Committee has developed a number of policy positions, including on infrastructure, energy, water management and the de-engineering of the public sector. The aim of developing these policy positions is to strengthen our position as the trusted voice of the profession as we influence government policy and build our profile in the wider community. If you would like to take a leadership role on policy positions, please nominate as a candidate for an office bearer role.
Engineers Australia office bearers bring key strategic value to the profession. If you have the skills and expertise to provide trusted and highly respected leadership and advocacy for the engineering profession, you are encouraged to self-nominate or encourage others to nominate. The whole organisation benefits from your contribution, so please ensure you submit your online nominations by 5.00PM AEST Friday 29 July 2016. For more information, view our Frequently Asked Questions or contact us via email.
Renew your membership today to claim any eligible tax deductions this financial year
With the financial year soon drawing to a close, now is a great time to renew your membership online in order to claim any eligible tax deductions. By renewing your membership, you gain access to a wealth of resources to assist you in your career and ensure that you are kept well-versed across the challenges and opportunities facing the engineering industry, as well as benefiting from networking and CPD opportunities and personal rewards. Thank you to those who have already renewed their Engineers Australia membership for the 2016/17 financial year.
Contacting your Queensland Division President
As your President, I contribute to Engineers Australia’s vision to be the trusted voice of the profession to become the global home for engineering professionals renowned as leaders in shaping a sustainable world. I welcome your views and comments, so please feel free to contact me, Dr Peter Ho AM FIEAust CPEng NER.