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- About the ACT Chief Engineer
- Strategic directions
- Professional Engineers Registration Scheme
- Publications
About the ACT Chief Engineer
As the most senior engineer in the ACT Government, the title of ACT Chief Engineer is currently held by the Director-General of Infrastructure Canberra (iCBR). It is an advisory function responsible for facilitating the engineering capability required to meet the future needs and growth of the Territory. The role of the ACT Chief Engineer is fulfilled in collaboration between ACT Government and Industry through the Board of Engineering Excellence.
Board of Engineering Excellence
The ACT Chief Engineer is supported and guided by a Board of Engineering Excellence.
This Board is a partnership between industry and government. It includes independent members from engineering, technology, planning, design, advisory and tertiary education sectors within the ACT. It is coordinated through the Office of the Chief Engineer in iCBR.
The Board strengthens our important partnership between industry and government. It provides expert advice and leadership in:
- advocacy for the engineering sector
- strategic advice to government on emerging engineering issues
- promoting innovation and current industry trends in the engineering profession
- providing strategic advice on engineer workforce planning for the ACT Government and industry
- supporting the implementation of the ACT's Professional Engineers Registration Scheme, as required by the Professional Engineers Registrar.
Current board
| Board position | Individual |
|---|---|
| Independent Chair | Dr Therese Flapper |
| Independent Member | Jacqueline Wei |
| Independent Member | Professor Robert Care AM |
| Independent Member | Professor Patrick Heffernan |
| Engineering Australia Invitee | Angela Harrison |
| Civil Contractors Federation ACT Invitee | Stuart Ritchie |
| ACT Chief Engineer | Gillian Geraghty |
The Terms of Reference for the Board will be available in due course.
Dr Therese Flapper - Independent Member
Professor Robert Care AM - Independent Member
Professor Patrick Heffernan - Independent Member
Angela Harrison - Engineering Australia Invitee
Stuart Ritchie - Civil Contractors Federation ACT Invitee
Gillian Geraghty - ACT Chief Engineer
Professional Engineers Registration Scheme
The Professional Engineers Registration Scheme aims to maintain public confidence in the standard or services provided by professional engineers in the ACT. It aims to protect the public by ensuring that professional engineering services are delivered by professional engineers. The scheme is being championed by the ACT Chief Engineer.
Learn more about the Professional Engineers Registration Scheme
Publications
Publications produced by the Office of the Chief Engineer are available on the publications page.