Central to the agreement is a plan that represents the interests of both engineers and businesses, focusing on key issues such as ethics, diversity and inclusion, and mental health and well-being.
The agreement includes efforts to increase the presence and recognition of women in engineering, create healthier workplaces, and ensure engineers are recognised professionally through standardised education and government registration.
Each organisation preserves its “distinct voice to reflect the specific priorities of our respective members”, notes Engineers Australia President Dr Raj Aseervatham.
The agreement reinforces a joint commitment to promote sustainability and innovation, address the insurance needs of both businesses and the engineering profession, advocate for reforms to improve access to skills and to support a vibrant STEM community, among others.
“Together, we are dedicated to fostering a thriving future for the engineering and consulting professions, driven by integrity, excellence, and a shared vision for positive change,” Dr Aseervatham concludes.