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Consulting Matters February 2025

FROM THE CEO

The foundation of Australia’s future

Small businesses are the beating heart of Consult Australia’s membership.

We proudly represent more than 58,600 design, advisory and engineering businesses across the Australian economy. While some of these firms rank among Australia’s top 500, an overwhelming 97% are small businesses.

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Jonathan Cartledge | CEO, Consult Australia

ADVOCATING FOR YOUR BUSINESS SUCCESS

Business guide for global skills

How to access engineering skills

More than 60% of Australia’s engineering workforce was born overseas, yet nearly half of overseas-qualified engineers seeking work are unemployed. A new guide developed by Consult Australia and Engineers Australia aims to help businesses turn on the global talent tap.

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Reforms for growth

Budget recommendations to build productivity

Smart policy reforms can unlock productivity and innovation in Australia’s construction industry in 2025 – and Consult Australia’s submission to the 2025-2026 Federal Budget process includes four recommendations to help.

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Help set the standard

Collaborating to create a stronger industry

Consult Australia and Engineers Australia are joining forces to give more professionals a seat at the table on Standards Australia committees. How can you get involved?

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PEOPLE & MOVEMENTS

Aurecon appoints Louise Adams as CEO

Aurecon’s current Chief Operating Officer Louise Adams will step into the role of Group Chief Executive on 1 July 2025.

MI Engineers welcomes new CEO

Salvatore Lacaria has joined MI Engineers as its new Chief Executive Officer. Salvatore brings over two decades of leadership experience delivering multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects across the transport, energy, utilities and defence sectors.

Camille McGregor promoted at Jacobs

Camille McGregor has been appointed Jacobs Senior Vice President and General Manager for Australia and New Zealand (ANZ). Camille has held various leadership roles in sales, operations and market solutions during her 22 years with Jacobs.

Carl Willis has taken on the role of General Manager for GHD’s South Australia Region. Carl has spent the past five years working as GHD’s Global Leader for Delivery Transformation and aims to drive new ways of working through the local operation.

Mike Rinaudo has joined DT Infrastructure as its new Head of Defence, moving from ADCO Constructions where he spent five years as defence sector lead.

Awards and applause

An inspiring engineering team redefining regional flood resilience. A new cultural institution built to inspire for generations. A small business making big waves in technology. These are just three of the trailblazers that took home awards in 2024. Will you celebrate 2025’s winners?

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Designing for everyone

When design is inclusive, everyone benefits. A new resource from the Champions of Change Coalition, Equity by Design, shows how embedding inclusivity into projects creates thriving places for all.

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How small firms can win big with AI

“AI is not coming. AI is here.” From eliminating dull tasks to tackling devilishly complex problems, futurist and trend translator Kim Seeling Smith reveals how Consult Australia’s small business members can harness AI to work smarter and thrive through disruption.

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Investing in future leaders

Consult Australia is offering two fully-funded scholarships for our renowned Future Leader Program – one in Sydney and one in Melbourne. Discover how your small business can access world-class training, expert insights and invaluable networking connections.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ...

Infrastructure Market Capacity 2024

Australia’s $213 billion five-year pipeline of major public infrastructure has declined by 8%, underscoring the need for greater certainty and confidence.

Engineers Australia’s five trends for 2025

From advanced digital tools to decarbonisation initiatives, Engineers Australia says five trends are set to reshape how engineers work, think, and innovate.

SLR boosts mining advisory services

SLR has agreed to acquire the mining advisory consulting division of RPMGlobal.

It’s Possible campaign

The Australian Constructors Association, with the support of the NSW Government, has launched a campaign to encourage mid-career women to consider construction.

Leading climate policies

Every Australian state and territory government has set net zero by 2050 targets and the national legislated 43% reduction by 2030 target is within reach, finds ClimateWorks.

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