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Latest Podcast Episode
Episode 7
From insight to inclusion with Emma Guest and Vic Chow
"In this episode of the Our Water, Our Tomorrow podcast series, Emma Guest (Experience and Inclusion Specialist) and Vic Chow (Culture and Capability Manager) from Unitywater sit down with the Australian Water Association to discuss moving from insight to inclusion and creating a stronger sense of belonging at work. Emma and Vic explore how employee networks, executive sponsorship, behavioural frameworks and workforce data can embed inclusion into organisational strategy, including the BOOST program's approach to improving career opportunities for women. They also share how co-designed First Nations cultural learning is connecting employees with local knowledge, Country and reconciliation.
Episode 6
Turning research into action with Dr Michael Storey
In this episode of the Our Water, Our Tomorrow podcast series, Dr Michael Storey (Innovation Director) from SUEZ Australia and New Zealand sits down with the Australian Water Association to discuss why research, development and innovation are critical to the future of water security. Michael explores how artificial intelligence, automation, advanced process control and smarter asset management can help utilities do more with ageing infrastructure, while highlighting opportunities in purified recycled water, advanced treatment and resource recovery. He also discusses the importance of intelligent experimentation, organisational buy-in and cross-sector collaboration in successfully translating innovation into practice.
Episode 5
Reading water through textiles and environmental change with Felicity Chapman
In this episode of the Our Water, Our Tomorrow podcast series, Felicity Chapman (Proud Aboriginal weaver, textile artist, visual storyteller and National Regional Arts Fellow) from Regional Arts Australia sits down with the Australian Water Association to discuss how art, textiles and cultural practice can deepen our understanding of water and environmental change. Felicity shares insights from her research into eco-dyeing, water quality and Country, highlighting how creative practice can inspire new ways of thinking about water, sustainability and caring for the environment.
Episode 4
Cross-sector skills for our water sector with Alyssa Winkler and Andrew Shek
In this episode of the Our Water, Our Tomorrow podcast series, Alyssa Winkler (Senior Bid Manager) and Andrew Shek (Water Technology Lead) from John Holland sit down with the Australian Water Association to discuss bridging the gap through cross-sector skills for the water sector. Alyssa and Andrew explore how transferable experience from transport, energy, resources and other industries can help address growing capability pressures as Australia’s water infrastructure pipeline expands. They highlight the importance of internal mobility, mentoring, skills mapping and diverse professional backgrounds, while sharing how organisations can build adaptable teams and create pathways for people to develop specialist water expertise over time.
Episode 3
Future-proofing water with Alana Duncker and Natalie Muir
In this episode of the Our Water, Our Tomorrow podcast series, Natalie Muir (Regional Director, Water) and Alana Duncker (Market Leader, Digital Services) from Stantec sit down with the Australian Water Association to discuss how digital technologies, smart assets and workforce capability are helping future-proof water utilities. Natalie and Alana explore climate resilience, data-driven decision making and change management, highlighting practical steps utilities can take to strengthen resilience and deliver better outcomes for communities.
Episode 2
Planning for uncertainty: Building long-term water resilience with Ben McMaster
In this episode of the Our Water, Our Tomorrow podcast series, Ben McMaster (Water Business Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand) from AECOM sits down with the Australian Water Association to discuss planning for uncertainty and building long-term water resilience. Ben explores the shift from static planning to adaptive pathways and system-wide thinking, highlighting how scenario modelling, clear decision triggers and cross-sector collaboration can help utilities time investment effectively and prepare for climate change, population growth and emerging water demands.
Episode 1
Smarter asset management and renewal with Neil Gordon
Our new podcast series, Our Water, Our Tomorrow, is here. In the first episode, Neil Gordon from Schneider Electric joins the Australian Water Association to discuss future-ready asset management and infrastructure renewal. Neil explores how predictive maintenance, digital technologies and risk-based planning can help utilities strengthen resilience and make informed investment decisions. Recorded at Ozwater’26, with Schneider Electric a Major Sponsor, the episode brings a practical lens to the future of water infrastructure.
Latest Podcast Episode
Episode 2
Planning for uncertainty: Building long-term water resilience with Ben McMaster
In this episode of the Our Water, Our Tomorrow podcast series, Ben McMaster (Water Business Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand) from AECOM sits down with the Australian Water Association to discuss planning for uncertainty and building long-term water resilience. Ben explores the shift from static planning to adaptive pathways and system-wide thinking, highlighting how scenario modelling, clear decision triggers and cross-sector collaboration can help utilities time investment effectively and prepare for climate change, population growth and emerging water demands.
Episode 1
Smarter asset management and renewal with Neil Gordon
Our new podcast series, Our Water, Our Tomorrow, is here. In the first episode, Neil Gordon from Schneider Electric joins the Australian Water Association to discuss future-ready asset management and infrastructure renewal. Neil explores how predictive maintenance, digital technologies and risk-based planning can help utilities strengthen resilience and make informed investment decisions. Recorded at Ozwater’26, with Schneider Electric a Major Sponsor, the episode brings a practical lens to the future of water infrastructure.