IPWEAQ

Enhancing the quality of life for all Queensland communities

Public Works Professionals Orientation (PWPO)

This two-day Intensive provides an understanding of the industry to support new professionals joining the public works sector at any stage of their career. Designed in consultation with industry, the program provides big-picture context and essential knowledge to assist professionals to competently navigate the sector.

This program is designed for professionals working in any organisation (government and non-government) involved in the public works sector, in particular professionals new to the industry, including:

Recent graduates
Contractors undertaking public works projects
Professionals moving between private and public sector organisations

Benefits

sector-wide information and knowledge, allowing employees to become familiar and comfortable with the sector more quickly than by work experience alone,
provides context on how the public works sector enhances the quality of life for Queensland communities, and how they can contribute,
increases understanding of the relationships between public and private organisations
builds resiliency, enthusiasm, and pride for working in the sector
supports attraction and retention strategies
includes up to one year of complimentary IPWEAQ Membership giving professionals access to information specific to public works professionals

Program

PWPO is delivered over two days at IPWEAQ's facilities in Brisbane (Public Works Professionals):

Day one

Roles and responsibilities of each level of government
Community expectations - levels of service and communication
Record keeping and governance
Engineering a sustainable future - smart cities, innovation and circular economies
Managing natural disasters
Critical thinking
Native title and cultural heritage
Art Exhibition evening & social networking opportunity with other art exhibition guests

Day two