S1 EP4: Jane MacMaster

In this episode of The Actioneers, EWB’s Technology Development Lead, Mitch Horrocks chats with Engineers Australia‘s Chief Engineer, Jane McMaster.

Together, they explore Jane’s generalized approach for complex problem solving, dig into the relationship between sustainable development, a circular economy, the externalities of engineering work and EA’s code of conduct. And why, in relation to climate change, engineers need to use their training as complex problem solvers to lead an equitable transition to clean energy including for transport and manufacturing the sustainable built environment and a healthy planet.

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About Jane MacMaster

Jane MacMaster has worked as an aerospace, mechanical and systems design engineer in Australia and internationally, focusing primarily on supersonic flight vehicle design, operations research and rapid prototyping in the Defence and cyber security sectors.She has previously worked as a senior advisor within the strategy unit of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.

Prior to becoming Chief Engineer at Engineers Australia, she developed a generalised approach for complex problem solving which she taught across all faculties at universities, and to staff from Commonwealth, and State and Territory government departments.She is a director on the Board of the Australian Council of Professions.