Project Management Panel

Purpose of the Project and Porfolio Management Panel

The purpose of the Infrastructure Project and Portfolio Management Panel is to make a significant and measurable contribution to improve infrastructure project management awareness, knowledge and expertise in NSW. This may be achieved by asking Industry Leaders, Experts, Stakeholders and Young IPWEA to share challenges, issues, worries, experience and knowledge to discuss critical project planning matters faced by IPWEA NSW and ACT and its members on previous, present and future projects.

Objectives of the Project and Portfolio Management Panel

To develop IPWEA NSW and ACT policy on infrastructure project management matters of relevance
To raise government awareness (at all levels) of the IPWEA NSW and ACT position on infrastructure project management issues including providing recommendations for government inquiries or when specific action may be required
To increase awareness of infrastructure project management practice amongst IPWEA NSW and ACT membership, council staff, councillors, external practitioners and the community
To enhance expertise in infrastructure project management practice amongst IPWEA NSW and ACT membership, council staff, councillors, and external practitioners
Develop the knowledge and skillset of the IPWEA NSW and ACT members in infrastructure project and Portfolio management techniques by creating an environment and conditions in which to achieve a particular goal or objective in a controlled manner by offering training in leadership, effective communication, negotiation, conflict management, planning and problem solving
Development of relevant tools, guidelines and training

Members of the Project Management Panel

Tim Mackney - Tweed Shire Council (Chair)
Austin Morris - Riverina Water County Council
Josh Devitt - IPWEA NSW and ACT
Richard Jane - Forbes Shire Council
Simon Boulton - Queanbeyan Palerang Regional Council
Robert Staples - Robert Staples & Associates
Maysa Saleh - City of Parramatta Council