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There are around 2,340 ICE members living in Australia and working on a huge range of projects across the country.
At the heart of everything we do in Australia are the five ICE representatives and Local Associations, based in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. They help arrange learned society events, visits to ongoing engineering projects and social activities. They also play a vital role in helping to increase the profile of civil engineering.
As well as the Local Associations, there are several ICE graduate and student groups that support members working towards professional qualification. Professional Review interviews are held annually in Australia, most recently in Sydney and Perth.
Our staff based in Australia support our work in the Australasia region. This includes co-coordinating activities with our members in Australia, supporting our committees and providing membership advice. Staff also support companies running ICE training schemes in the region. For more details please contact us.
Explore the sections below to learn more about opportunities available to you in Australia.
If you're considering moving to work in Australia, you will first need to ensure that you meet the relevant migration requirements for the role you intend to do. Australia’s migration criteria for civil engineers place a high emphasis on your engineering academic qualifications and their relevance to the field in which you intend to practise.
If you hold an accredited engineering degree which should be recognised under the Washington, Sydney or Dublin Accord, please make sure you state this explicitly in your visa application.
For UK courses the entry in the Engineering Council Course Search specifies under which Accord it can be recognised. Please note that if your course is listed as “CEng (requires further learning)”, then you must also hold a further learning course listed as “CEng (is further learning)” in order for it to be recognised under the Washington Accord.
For non-UK courses, please check the website of the relevant national engineering accreditation body.
If you hold one or more unaccredited courses, or your course(s) are not accredited for the level or in the area in which you intend to practise, you should expect to have to pass a Migration Skills Assessment before a visa would be granted. This assessment must be conducted by an authority approved by the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs. For the occupation of Civil Engineer, this assessment has to be done by Engineers Australia. Assessment for the occupations of Civil Engineering Draftsperson or Civil Engineering Technician can be done by VETASSESS.
Please note that your MICE status or the result of an ICE academic assessment or experiential learning assessment is not recognised for migration/visa purposes.
To be registered as a Registered Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ) under the Professional Engineers Act 2002 (PE Act) candidates must be assessed by an Entity which has been approved by the Minister for Housing and Public Works.
Find out more about registration in Queensland
To be registered as a Professional Engineer in Victoria under the Professional Engineer Registration Act 2019 (PER Act) candidates must have their qualifications, experience and competencies assessed by an Assessment Entity which has been approved by the Victorian Government’s Business Licensing Authority (BLA).
Find out more about registration in Victoria
As an Assessment Entity the Institution of Civil Engineers will comply with the Schemes when assessing candidates for Professional Engineers Registration in Queensland and Victoria.
ICE has over 2000 members living and working in Australia, a dedicated Australasia Manager, and a network of volunteer members to support you. We work closely with Engineers Australia to jointly support the wider civil engineering community. Please visit our dedicated ICE Australia page for more information on the latest events and activities.
Although Engineers Australia is the national engineering body, many of our members will continue to work towards ICE professional qualification or progress to other ICE grades whilst living and working in Australia, particularly those who only plan to stay for a limited period or intend to return to the UK or home country in due course. If you need any support or advice to progress your membership whilst in Australia please contact [email protected].
If you are currently on an ICE training agreement and have any questions about partially completing or transferring your training whilst working in Australia, please get in touch with us at [email protected] .
Members of the New South Wales committee come from a range of industries, giving up their time to help run the local organisation and arrange a full programme of events and activities for members.
Got a question?
If you've got a question for the committee, please contact:
e: [email protected]
Committee members
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Jon Durnell | Chair |
| Chris Lawton | Vice chair |
| Manuel Neves | Treasurer |
| Adam Gaffney | Secretary |
| David Melling | Events lead |
| Jenny Austin | Events coordinator |
| Eleanor Earl | ICE/IStructE interface |
| Brendon Hyde | ICE/EA interface |
| Meysame Rad | Events coordinator |
| Matthew Colton | NSW representative |
Members of the Queensland committee come from many different industries, giving up their time to help run the local organisation and arrange a full programme of events and activities for members.
Got a question?
If you've got a question for the committee, please contact:
e: [email protected]
Committee members
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Susan Chamberlain | Regional representative |
| Hywel Jones | Chair |
| John Lutwyche | Vice chair |
| Thomas Bishton | Secretary |
| Glen Miney | Treasurer |
| Steve Pitchers | TAFE membership officer |
| Henry Unwin | Senior membership officer |
| Santiago Estrada | Member |
| Garry Graham | Member |
| Alex Graff | Member |
| Michael Hanbury | Member |
| Eugene Lim | Member |
| Robbie Claase | Member |
Members of the South Australia committee come from many different industries, giving up their time to help run the local organisation and arrange a full programme of events and activities for members.
Got a question?
If you've got a question for the committee, please contact:
e: [email protected]
Committee members
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Melinda Lutton | ICE Regional Representative |
| James Baton | Chair |
| John Skirrow | Hon. Treasurer |
| Greg Lutton | Hon. Secretary |
| Jason Han | Student Representative |
| Hardy Hu | Member |
| Ahmed Naseem | Member |
Members of the Victoria and Tasmania committee come from many different industries, giving up their time to help run the local organisation and arrange a full programme of events and activities for members.
Got a question?
If you've got a question for the committee, please contact:
e: [email protected]
Committee members
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Anthony Bennett CEng FICE | ICE regional representative |
| Richard Prust | Chair |
| Jonathan Chew | Vice chair |
| David Tait | Honorary secretary |
| Sarah Bailey | Honorary treasurer |
Other members: Pak Long Wong, Maura Dignani, Tong Joo Sia, Colin Spinley | |
Members of the Western Australia committee come from a range of industries, giving up their time to help run the local organisation and arrange a full programme of events and activities for members.
Got a question?
If you've got a question for the committee, please contact:
e: [email protected]
Committee members
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Christopher Grant | ICE Regional Representative |
| Matthew Jewell | Chair |
| Wayne Leslie | Vice Chair |
| Paul Wiseman | Treasurer |
| David Moore | Honorary Secretary |
| Eric Grandiger | Events Coordinator |
| Steve Horrocks | Young Professionals Coordinator |
| Marcus Rooney | Member |
| Ali Sarandily | Member |
| Anita Ferguson | Member |
| Keith Bradshaw | Member |
| Martin Lodge | Member |
Matthew Colton
Regional Representative
Matthew (Matt) Colton is a Chartered Civil Engineer, Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and Engineers Australia and was previously on council at the ICE representing Asia Pacific’s 1,700 members.
Over the past four years, Matt has developed several successful avenues to increase international membership. With an aim to sustainably improve our built environment, Matt works closely with other internationally reputable professional organisations to identify synergies and positively influence political vision to benefit our wider society.
Matt has been heavily involved with the ICE since 2010, when he was elected as Chair of the New South Wales (NSW) ICE Local Association Committee. Through this role, Matt brought governance, structure and improved opportunities for ICE-NSW members, increasing the active membership by 40 per cent. He was appointed as the ICE NSW Representative in 2015. During this time Matt curated and delivered the ICE Asia Pacific Conference in 2018 as part of the ICE’s Bicentenary Celebrations in Sydney.
Matt sits on a series of international expert panels including NEC Contract. He is also an ICE Mentor and Professional Reviewer, promoting the importance of maintaining our Institution’s highest professional standards and superior reputation as the premier international engineering and infrastructure professional qualifying body.
In 2017, Matt won the Warren Medal in recognition of his valuable service to the NSW region. Professionally, Matt has delivered a wide variety of civil engineering schemes including earthworks, bridges, viaducts, tunnelling and sea defence schemes. He has been involved with significant projects in both the UK and Australia including Birmingham New Street Station, London Bridge Station and Parramatta & Newcastle Light Rail.
Matt is the Managing Director of Management Commercial Engineering (MCE), a highly regarded infrastructure advisory business based in Sydney, New South Wales. He is currently the Engineering Director for Sydney Metro West program, the biggest public transport project in Australia. The project consists of a fully automated metro rail system (a first in Australia) that will increase Sydney's rail capacity by up to 60 per cent by 2024.
Susan Chamberlain
Regional Representative
Susan is a Technical Executive (Strategic Asset Management) at WSP in Queensland and is currently the Asset Manager for a large state road maintenance contract.
She has worked within the transport industry throughout her career in Australia, England, New Zealand and Malaysia. Susan has been the chair of the Queensland committee since 2022.
Melinda Lutton
Regional Representative
Melinda is a Chartered Civil Engineer and Fellow of the ICE. In her role as Assistant Operation Manager at Tonkin in Adelaide, South Australia, she provides leadership across project delivery, risk management, and operational performance.
As a Principal Civil Engineer her expertise lies in designing sustainable floodplain infrastructure, optimising flood and stormwater management solutions, and wastewater treatment and collection. She champions diversity and inclusion, fostering a collaborative work environment. Beyond her technical skills, Melinda is a Fellow of both the Institution of Civil Engineers and Engineers Australia and takes every opportunity to mentor and inspire engineers.
Melinda is Chair of the ICE Australasia Committee, which engages our local members, and also plays a role in helping to increase the profile of civil engineering. She is also a Policy Fellow with ICE, where she is engaged in helping to influence industry guidelines and promote sustainable practices. Overall, Melinda is still delighted with her choice of Civil Engineering as a career, spanning 35 years.
David Tait
Regional Representative
David Tait is the Rail State Manager for Arcadis in Victoria with over 30 years’ experience in road and railway infrastructure projects in Australia and the United Kingdom. He has undertaken senior roles in infrastructure projects in delivery focused and challenging environments in Australia and has served as Design Manager for the Surat Basin Rail Project, Rail Service Lead for the Level Crossing Removal Authority Technical Advisor, Proof Engineers Representative for the Melbourne Metro Tunnel and Stations, and Project Director for the Inland Rail Signalling Program.
David is a Member of the ICE, a Chartered Engineer, and a Registered Professional Engineer in Victoria. He has been the Hon. Secretary of the ICE Victorian Local Association since March 2023, having been a general committee member since 2021.
Matthew Jewell
Regional Representative
Matthew Jewell is the ICE Representative for Western Australia.
If you have a query and your region is not represented above, please contact us at [email protected].
There are around 750 ICE members living in New Zealand and working on a huge range of projects across the country.
At the heart of everything we do in New Zealand are the two ICE representatives and the Local Associations, which are based in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. They help arrange events, visits to ongoing engineering projects and social activities. They also play a vital role in helping to increase the profile of civil engineering.
As well as the Local Associations, there are several ICE graduate and student groups that support members working towards professional qualification. Professional Review interviews are held annually in New Zealand, most recently in Auckland.
Our staff based in Australia support our work in the Australasia region. This includes co-ordinating activities with our members in New Zealand, supporting our committees and providing membership advice. Staff also support companies running ICE training schemes in the region. For more details please contact us.
There is an Admissions Pathway Agreement between the Engineering Council, ICE and Engineering New Zealand which provides a streamlined route to membershipfor our professionally qualified members.
Apply to ICE by this route
Apply to Engineering New Zealand by this route
If you’re living in New Zealand and have any questions, then please contact us for more information or help.
The New Zealand Local Association arranges events, visits to ongoing engineering projects and social activities for ICE members based in New Zealand.
This gives members opportunities to share knowledge and network with other engineering professionals.
The New Zealand Local Association is always looking for new committee members. If you have a few hours to spare we'd be pleased to have you on board. Please contact [email protected] to express your interest.
Contact: - [email protected]
Committee members
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Matthew Thomson | ICE Regional Representative |
| Sam Best | Chair |
| Andy Butlin | Hon. Treasurer |
| Dilip Datta | Membership Secretary |
| Andrew Goldie | Regional Representative – Wellington |
| Andrew Bird | Regional Representative – Dunedin |
| Ruth Bullen | Regional Representative – Christchurch |
| Stephen Raynor | Regional Representative – Tauranga |
| Jivir Viyakesparan | Regional Representative – Hamilton |
| Robert White | Professional Review Officer |
| Nigel McCreight | Review Preparation Group |
| Skye Dick | STEM Lead |
| Edward Collin | Learned Society |
| Ana Leon Ferreiro | Young Professionals Representative |
| Andrew Stratten | Committee Member |
| Ciarán Fitzgerald | Committee Member |
| Nat Warmington | Committee Member |
If you have a query and your region is not represented above, please contact us at [email protected].
