In this episode of the Looking Back, Moving Forward podcast series, Joanne Potts (Senior Project Manager) and Damien Walsh (Framework Manager) from John Holland sit down with the Australian Water Association to discuss the impact of diversity, equity and inclusion in the water construction sector. They reflect on evolving workplace cultures, improved leadership styles, and how DE&I contributes to better project outcomes.

This episode was recorded at Ozwater in May 2025 in Adelaide.

In this episode of the Looking Back, Moving Forward podcast series, Joanne Potts (Senior Project Manager) and Damien Walsh (Framework Manager) from John Holland sit down with the Australian Water Association to discuss the impact of diversity, equity and inclusion in the water construction sector. They reflect on evolving workplace cultures, improved leadership styles, and how DE&amp;I contributes to better project outcomes. This episode was recorded at Ozwater in May 2025 in Adelaide.

The Australian Water Association's Looking back, moving forward Podcast Series brings you water industry information, projects and research from professionals working in Australia and abroad. Recorded during Ozwater'25, host Jo Taranto interviews key water professionals on their career, achievements, promising research and more.

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The Australian Water Association's Looking back, moving forward Podcast Series brings you water industry information, projects and research from professionals working in Australia and abroad. Recorded during Ozwater'25, host Jo Taranto interviews key water professionals on their career, achievements, promising research and more.
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Australian Water Association Podcast - Looking back, moving forward

The Australian Water Association's Podcast Series brings you water industry information, projects and research from professionals working in Australia and abroad.

The Australian Water Association's Podcast Series brings you water industry information, projects and research from professionals working in Australia and abroad.

Australian Water Association Podcast Series

The Australian Water Association's Accelerating Action Podcast Series brings you water industry information, projects and research from professionals working in Australia and abroad. Recorded during Ozwater'24, hosts Jo Taranto and Justin Matters interview key water professionals on their career, achievements, promising research and more.

Proudly sponsored by Downer

The Australian Water Association's Accelerating Action Podcast Series brings you water industry information, projects and research from professionals working in Australia and abroad. Recorded during Ozwater'24, hosts Jo Taranto and Justin Matters interview key water professionals on their career, achievements, promising research and more.
Proudly sponsored by <a href="https://www.downergroup.com/">Downer</a>

Australian Water Association Podcast - Accelerating Action

Australian Water Association Podcast

Joanne Potts and Damien Walsh from John Holland discuss the impact of diversity, equity and inclusion in the water construction sector.

Changing the culture: building diversity and inclusion in the water sector with Damien Walsh and Joanne Potts

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.

This episode was recorded at Ozwater in May 2026.

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&rsquo;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. This episode was recorded at Ozwater in May 2026.

Cross-sector skills for our water sector with Alyssa Winkler and Andrew Shek

In this episode of the Our Water, Our Tomorrow podcast series, Natalie Muir (Regional Director, Water) and Alana Dunker (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.

This episode was recorded at Ozwater in May 2026.

In this episode of the Our Water, Our Tomorrow podcast series, Natalie Muir (Regional Director, Water) and Alana Dunker (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. This episode was recorded at Ozwater in May 2026.

Future-proofing water with Alana Dunker and Natalie Muir

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.

This episode was recorded at Ozwater in May 2026.

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. This episode was recorded at Ozwater in May 2026.

Planning for uncertainty: Building long-term water resilience with Ben McMaster

Changing the culture: building diversity and inclusion in the water sector with Damien Walsh and Joanne Potts

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