Infrastructure Asset Management Planning for Elected Members

Infrastructure Asset Management Planning for Elected Members


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  • Overview
  • Modules
  • Format
  • Outcomes
  • Benefits
  • Mentors
  • Guest Speakers
  • Testimonials

About this Course

The Infrastructure Asset Management Planning for Elected Members course will build your capacity and confidence to be a champion of asset management, ensuring the delivery of sustainable services to your community.

Delivered in a flexible, online format, comprising four live webinars, readings, case studies, activities and reflection exercises, you will learn about the different forms of infrastructure that provide services and the theory and practice behind infrastructure asset management.



Online
Delivery



CPD
10 hours



Duration
4 Weeks



Member: $1,100* | Others: $1,300*

*Ex GST

Group Discounts Available i

Group discounts are available to organisations who register:

  • 3-5 people (15% discount)
  • 6+ people (20% discount)

*Need to be registered at the same time and from the same organisation.

Please email full participant details of group (name, position, email, contact details, phone) to: admin@ipwea.org

Learning Outcomes

  • Define and explain the concepts of Asset Management and sustainable service delivery
  • Justify the need for managing infrastructure and articulate the benefits of asset management
  • List the key drivers of asset management and describe the success factors for effective asset management
  • Integrate asset management principles into your organisation’s broader strategies
  • Evaluate the current maturity of your organisation’s asset management approach using specific metrics and criteria
  • Fulfill your role as an elected member in stewarding infrastructure and service delivery, applying asset management principles

Who Should Enrol

This course is ideal for elected members, including local government councillors, mayors, and board members of public organisations, who are responsible for overseeing infrastructure and service delivery. It is also suitable for governance professionals in state-owned corporations and universities seeking to build their knowledge of asset management.

Local Government Councillors and Mayors

Elected Officials

University Governance Members

Community Board Members

Regional and Remote Area Representatives

Community Planners

 

Terms and Conditions

Cancellation:

Participants may cancel their enrolment at any time. Cancellations received prior to the commencement of the course will not incur any penalty. Cancellations received after the course has commenced will be required to pay 100% of the course fee.

Enrolment suspension and transfer:

  • Applications to suspend and transfer enrolment to the next course must be received by the course administrator before the start of Module 1.
  • Applications for suspension and transfer received after commencement of Module 1 will incur a fee equal to 50% of the course registration fee to transfer to a future course.
  • Participants who have transferred enrolment to a Course must recommence on the next available course.
  • Participants who are granted an enrolment suspension and transfer will be provided access to all modules of the subsequent Course. Any of the work completed on the eLearning portal during the initial enrolment will not be transferred to the subsequent course.

Course fee payment:

Participants must ensure course fee payments are complete prior to the commencement of the course. In the event of late enrolments, IPWEA will accept an official Purchase Order as proof of pending payment. Participants who have not paid the course fee, do not receive feedback on their assignment submissions and cannot complete the course.

Extensions:

Extensions to complete work/assignments which are due will only be given in the following circumstances:

  • Illness or injury of the candidate or his/her immediate family where the candidate is one of the primary caregivers;
  • Death or incapacity of a family member or close relative;
  • Abnormal or unanticipated work load resulting from entity restructures or severe natural weather events such as earthquakes, storms, floods.

Assignment:

Assignments must be the participant’s own work. The use of AI to complete assignments can be detected. Participants using AI to complete assignments are not demonstrating that they understand the key concepts in the course and will be asked to resubmit.

Course Closure and Finalisation:

Participants will have access to the online course environment, IPWEA eLearning platform for a reasonable period following the conclusion of the course to facilitate assignment completion.

Our commitment to participants:

  • The Assignments will remain confidential and will only be used for the mentor’s assessment and feedback.
  • Mentors will respond to participant questions in a timely manner.
  • Mentors will provide support to all participants as far as practical to assist them to complete the course.

Privacy:

Personal information will be handled in accordance with IPWEA’s privacy policy, available on IPWEA’s website.

Use of AI tools:

IPWEA appreciates the convenience and assistance that artificial intelligence (AI) tools offer. However, to ensure you achieve value from the learning experience, we strongly recommend limiting the use of AI in your interactions, discussions and assessment submissions. This course is designed to enhance your individual critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and professional skills. Using AI extensively may hinder this development. While we don't entirely prohibit the use of AI, we ask you to use such tools responsibly and primarily for tasks like organising or summarising thoughts, rather than to generate submissions. Any work submitted should reflect your understanding, insights, and the contextualised application of the knowledge gained throughout the course. Any excessive reliance on AI detected in submissions may impact assessment outcomes.

By completing this course, elected members will gain a clear understanding of infrastructure asset management principles and their role in strategic decision-making. They will learn how to support sustainable service delivery through informed governance. Participants will be equipped to champion long-term financial and asset planning within their organisations.

 

CPD Points

Participants who complete the Infrastructure Asset Management Planning for Elected Members course will earn 10 CPD hours. These hours are calculated based on the course's structured learning activities, including four live webinars, readings, case studies, and reflection exercises over a four-week period .

Total estimated 10 hours.
Eligible for CPD by Engineers Australia (EA) in accordance with EA Guidelines.

 

Credly Badge

Showcase your IPWEA Education Pathway achievements with a Digital Badge.

IPWEA has partnered with Credly to provide a convenient way for you to showcase your professional accomplishments. Upon course completion, you will now receive a ‘digital badge’ to recognise your achievements. A digital badge is easily shared online, data rich and verified. It is the ideal way to showcase your achievement.

IPWEA Digital Badges recognise the knowledge and skill gained via our courses in a way that is shareable with your network. We’ll be introducing the following badges for our four current pathway courses.

Course Modules

The course consists of guided reading, learning activities and take aways that you can work your way through at your own pace. You can complete this course in one sitting, or spread it out as your schedule permits. It is completely up to you. Importantly, you will have access for a period of 12 months, making this course a lasting resource that you can refer back to or revisit as you progress your asset management journey.

March 2026 Semester August 2026 Semester
March 2026 Semester
Description Online Tutorial
Australasia
Module 1 - Setting the Scene Monday, 9th March 10.00AM (AEST)
Module 2 - AM Enablers Monday, 16th March 10.00AM (AEST)
Module 3 - Consider the Options Monday, 23th March 10.00AM (AEST)
Module 4 - Your role as an Elected Member Monday, 30th March 10.00AM (AEST)

 

Module Details

Module 1: Setting the Scene

This module covers asset management, long-term financial planning and other long-term plans, to support informed decision-making and safeguard the long-term viability of organisations and our communities.

Module 2: AM Enablers

This module covers the people, roles and actions required to support asset management within the organisation and the required Governance practices which make it work.

Module 3: Consider the Options

This module covers concepts in sustainable service delivery, such as the nature of the service, its current quality level, the risks tied to its delivery, and the costs involved in its provision.

Module 4: Your role as an Elected Member

This module covers elected members' role in managing infrastructure assets, and their responsibilities which directly impact their communities.

Once you complete your registration, you will receive an email containing detailed instructions on how to log in, along with additional relevant information. This email is sent out a week before your course start date, so please keep an eye on your inbox. If you don't receive this email, please reach out to admin@ipwea.org.

There are no specific pre-requisites for this course. It is designed to cater to professionals from various backgrounds who are interested in asset management. However, a basic understanding of asset management concepts or experience in an asset-intensive organization can be beneficial.

IIMM is a recommended resource for this course and is not inlcuded in your registration. If you'd like to get access to IIMM, please click here.

Completing the IAMG course can significantly enhance your career by:

  • Providing practical skills in asset management planning and governance.
  • Qualifying you for the Certified Asset Management Assessor (CAMA) certification under the World Partners in Asset Management (WPiAM) Global Certification Scheme.
  • Enabling progression to Certified Practitioner in Asset Management (CPAM) or Certified Senior Principal in Asset Management (CSAM) designations, with the requisite experience.

The IAMG course covers a comprehensive range of topics, including:

  • Integration of asset management planning activities.
  • Key asset management documents: Policy, Strategy, and Plans.
  • Asset management enablers: People, Data, Systems and Tools, Processes, and Outsourcing.
  • Governance processes to ensure optimal asset management outcomes.

Course Delivery

 

Self Paced Online Program

This is a 100% online program, which gives you the flexibility to adapt your training to your professional and personal needs. You will be guided throughout the program by a personal learning mentor who will help you with activities.

Course Format

 

What You'll Study

Each of the four modules requires you to work through the online materials each week, comprising assessment activities and reading excerpts from the International Standards and IIMM publications.

 

QnA Session

You can also attend an (optional) 45-minute * online session held each Thursday, where key concepts will be covered, and you’ll have the opportunity for Q&A with our IPWEA subject matter experts.

 

Assessments

After each of the four Modules, you will be asked to complete a short assessment task designed to consolidate your learning.

 

Session Recordings

The live webinars will be recorded for those who are unable to attend.

Steve Verity

Steve Verity

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Principal Advisor - Asset Management, IPWEA

Steve is a fellow member of the IPWEA and has over 30 years’ experience in infrastructure management across both the public and private sectors. Steve has a strong appreciation in the importance of applying robust planning and risk management frameworks to ensure the necessary funds are available to deliver projects and programs at the agreed level of service. Steve brings a depth and breadth of expertise to the team and willingness to share experiences with those who wish to develop their skills and knowledge.

Jacquiline Hansen

Jacqui Hansen

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Senior Advisor - Asset Management, IPWEA

Jacqui is an emeritus member of the Local Government Engineers Association. She understands the challenges of ensuring the necessary funds are available to deliver essential services to communities, and she shares her expertise to help others grow their skills. Jacqui also brings a wealth of knowledge in asset management, focusing on strategic planning, risk management, and sustainable service delivery. Her guidance helps teams to improve asset management practices, ensuring long-term success and sustainability. With years of hands-on experience, Jacqui has made a significant impact in the local government infrastructure sector.

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Rachel Chambers

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CEO, Queensland Fruit Vegetable Growers

Rachel is CEO of Queensland Fruit and Vegetable Growers, Queensland's peak body representing fruit, vegetables, and nuts. A true advocate for growers, her least favourite phrase to hear is: "I'm just a farmer. Farmers are entrepreneurs, logistics experts, scientists, managers, investors, recruiters, marketers and negotiators." Prior to this position, Rachel held the role of Mayor for six years where she became known for her calm and considered approach, her passion and unrelenting advocacy. Rachel credits the time spent as mayor with her ability to build teams of people with different skill sets, motivators, and personalities. It also solidified her belief in data-driven decision-making.

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Ross Goyne

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Chair Asset Mangement Committee - IPWEA

Ross Goyne is a qualified Civil, Municipal and Water / Wastewater Engineer with over 44 years? experience. He worked in Local Government in many senior management roles for a period of 27 years in seven municipalities across two states. Moving to private industry in 2005 he ran his own consultancy Director Ross J Goyne Consulting P/L for over 13 years. The consulting focussed on providing specialist support for public works organisations in Asset Management and Project Management. Ross has passion for and been involved with Asset Management and Geographic Information Systems since the early 1990's and was the recipient of an Institute of Municipal Engineering Foundation - Overseas Study Tour award to the US and Canada in 1992 to further study these topics. In 2013 he was the recipient of the prestigious Municipal Engineering Foundation Victoria, Excellence in Engineering Medal (The Cedric Tuxen Medal).

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John Comrie

Advisor (Asset Mangement) - IPWEA

For the past 15 years he has consulted and conducted training courses nationally, focussing primarily on local government financial sustainability issues. He is a co-author of IPWEA’s International Infrastructure Financial Management Manual and has written other guidelines material and conducted training courses for IPWEA to assist councils with financial sustainability and asset management. Most recently he has helped prepare content of IPWEA’s new and successful international online course, Professional Certificate in Infrastructure Financial Management.

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Adam Thomas

Senior Advisor - Infrastructure Financial Management

Since starting with local government nearly 25 years ago, Adam has held a number of senior roles in asset financial management in NSW State Government, Federal Government and the University sector. In more recent times, Adam has worked as a consultant to several NSW local governments, specialising in the integration of Asset data with large ERP systems, data modelling, capital expenditure management, AMP preparation and asset financial management. Adam is a CPA with an economics degree and also holds a Master of Business Administration.

Course Benefits

 

Understand Community Infrastructure Needs

Gain the knowledge and tools to better oversee the services that infrastructure assets provide to your community.

 

Support Informed Decision-Making

Make informed decisions related to services for your organisation.

 

Master Key Asset Management Concepts

Gain an understanding of key topics relating to infrastructure Asset Management, internationally accepted terminology, case studies, and more.

 

Access Ongoing Learning Resources

Access course modules for a period of 12 months as a lasting resource that you can revisit as you progress your asset management journey.

 

Earn a Recognised Digital Credential

Upon completion receive the Infrastructure Asset Management Planning for Elected Members Digital Credential – allowing you to showcase your achievement in your CV, via LinkedIn and on other social media platforms.

Cr Mandy Toczek McPeake

Cr Mandy Toczek McPeake

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Councillor - Mid Murray Council


I have encouraged my Elected Member colleagues and Mid-Murray Council to see the course as essential learning for all elected members. The course offers invaluable insights regarding financial risk management and asset management, and that both should be considered together, and seen as a shared responsibility by all divisions within a Council.

IIMM (Recommended text for this course)

Driven by updates to ISO 55000, the 6th Edition of the internationally acclaimed Infrastructure Management Manual explains how to apply the standards for asset management. It offers essential guidance for those responsible for managing infrastructure investments for their community, customers or investors.

Get IIMM

 

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2026 Semester

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Date: 09 March 2026
Time: 11 AM (AEST)

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