IPWEA’s Future of Asset Management Scholarship offers two exceptional development experiences to committed asset management professionals. The scholarship will enable recipients to complete the Professional Certificate in Asset Management Planning and attend IPWEA’s 2026 Asset Management Summit in Melbourne.

This scholarship marries the exceptional experiential learning experience of the Professional Certificate in Asset Management Planning, with the opportunity to network and learn from international leaders in asset management and broader public works at 2026 Asset Management Summit, to be held in Melbourne, October 2026.

Up to 3 scholarships will be awarded.

Scholarship Inclusions

The scholarship recipients (up to 3) will receive the following:

• Enrolment in IPWEA’s Professional Certificate in Asset Management Planning
• Registration to the IPWEA Asset Management Summit 2026.
• Reimbursement for flights/accommodation up to the value of AUD $1,000
• A 1-year subscription to the International Infrastructure Management Manual (IIMM)

I was fortunate enough to make the shift into asset management a little over 12 months ago and have spent the time since then learning and developing my skills in the day-to-day management of local government assets. The opportunity provided to me with the IPWEA Future of Asset Management Scholarship will mean I am able to greatly build upon these skills and set long-term council asset management plans, the flow on effect of which will be a greater return to the members of our community. I also look forward to the opportunity to network with fellow asset management professionals across a broad range of areas and hear the unique insights they can offer. Being able to take this knowledge and experience and share it with my colleagues will assist us tremendously as we continue to improve our asset management practice.

Brady Gale
Davenport City Council
recipient for the 2024/25 scholarship

As an engineer working on key strategic plans for Mildura Rural City Council’s vast array of infrastructure, I have gained an insight into the challenges faced by our public sector within the field of asset management, particularly in a regional setting. Since commencing with local government, I have gained a passion for good asset management practices after being exposed to what the full lifetime cost of an asset is and what this means when bringing on a new asset. The professional development opportunities presented by the IPWEA Future of Asset Management Scholarship will enable me continue to follow this passion as I grow within my organisation and allow me to benchmark our current practices with other public sector colleagues as well as share some of the unique experiences and challenges faced by Mildura Rural City Council having a larger infrastructure portfolio spread over a large land area with fewer rate payers.

Russell Lamattina
Mildura City Council
recipient for the 2024/25 scholarship

I am very excited about being awarded the IPWEA Future of Asset Management Scholarship. I feel this will help me on my Asset Management journey which I guess started several years ago as I have been involved in the asset lifecycle at all stages through my working life. I joined Gladstone Regional Council 11 years ago and moved from maintaining assets to managing assets. My current role is the Manager of Asset Governance, my team are responsible for the managing and maintaining the asset register and GIS. My role also includes educating the wider business on asset management and I am part of the Capital Portfolio Working Group and the Asset and Services Steering Group. The opportunity to complete the Professional Certificate in Asset Management Planning will reinforce the knowledge already gained from completing other IPWEA courses. I have attended one IPWEA conference which allowed me to connect and learn more from other councils and businesses. I look forward to increasing my network of asset management professionals

Edward Dalheimer
Gladstone Regional Council
recipient for the 2024/25 scholarship

Scholarship Application

The scholarship will be awarded based on merit and will be judged by a panel of IPWEA nominated representatives. Applicants must complete the following short-answer questions:

• Please detail how undertaking the Professional Certificate in Asset Management Planning and attending the Asset Management Summit will assist you in developing your career and network.
• Please specify how other attendees could learn from you at the Summit? (This could be in conversation, involvement, in discussions, etc.)
• Please detail how will this scholarship enable you to positively impact your organisation and the communities it serves?

Scholarship Application Process

Only applicants who meet the eligibility criteria and submit a complete application will be considered. Applicants must submit:

• A curriculum vitae
• A response to the Scholarship Criteria
• Proof of IPWEA membership
• A letter of support from your employer

Scholarship applications close 6 Feb

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Scholarship Selection Process

Scholarship applications will be reviewed by a Selection Panel.

Eligibility

To qualify for the IPWEA Future of Asset Management Scholarship, applicants must:

• Be a current IPWEA/IPWEA Aotearoa member;
• Be currently working in an asset management role;
• Be willing to cover any costs associated with IPWC attendance above the accommodation/flights allowance.
• Be willing to sign a scholarship agreement, outlining the terms and conditions of the scholarship.

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