About Young IPWEA Webinars Young IPWEA webinars are designed to support early stage career professionals and graduates with practical insights to help you build a strong foundation in public works and infrastructure. The webinar series will be delivered by a range of industry experts,...
Starting a career in public works and engineering can feel both exciting and uncertain. Many graduates enter the workforce with strong technical knowledge but limited understanding of how careers actually develop in practice. This webinar combines practical career advice with honest...
27-05-2026 | 11:00 - 12:00 Sydney time
Local councils across Australia and New Zealand are increasingly facing the problem of coastal erosion and land instability from rising sea levels. What was once a rare event, has evolved into a persistent trend that will likely continue to accelerate in coming decades. The scale of...
The Annual Conference is IPWEA-QNT’s flagship event, uniting professionals from Queensland, the Northern Territory and beyond for three days of technical tours, presentations and workshops focused on innovation and emerging challenges in public works and infrastructure.
30-09-2026 | 09:00 - 17:00 AEST
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Innovation knows no borders. Around the world, engineers are developing groundbreaking solutions to challenges that Australian and New Zealand communities face every day. From Copenhagen's revolutionary cycling infrastructure to Singapore's cutting-edge water management systems, international...
When Armidale Regional Council was having difficulty recruiting for positions a few years ago there was one factor which stood out for Erin Smidt and her colleagues in the human resources area. “A lot of the roles we were recruiting for were for roles which have been traditionally...
As public works rapidly evolves, digital fluency is no longer optional, it’s essential. From GIS platforms and IoT sensors to data analytics and cloud collaboration tools, the infrastructure sector is being reshaped by technology. For young professionals, this shift presents a unique...
Starting your career in public works engineering can feel overwhelming. One day you are completing your final university assignment, and the next you are responsible for infrastructure that serves thousands of community members. Every leader in our industry has walked this same path, and with...