Australian Defence Force – Space Division

The Royal Australian Air Force will establish a Space Division, with the federal government investing $7 billion1 into space capability. The continued research into space domain awareness builds on our nation’s relationships with the United States and other key partners. It is expected that the Space Division will be launched in early 2022.

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Brisbane Chapter June Event – 3 June 21

A Roadmap to Maintenance Improvements

Are you embarking on a program of maintenance improvements?  Do you have a roadmap?  Failing to plan is planning to fail.  Join the Asset Management Council Brisbane Chapter to hear about some tried and true methods for developing a successful roadmap.  Learn about some essential elements, some possible pitfalls and some tips from experience.

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Doing the Dirty Work: Upgrading Sewerage Systems

Upgrading Sewerage SystemsMost often, maintenance and upgrade work is dirty work.

In 2020, Coliban Water completed possibly the dirtiest of upgrades. The Heathcote Sewer Scheme Project was designed to provide reticulated sewerage services to properties still using septic tanks. Residents and business owners in the Heathcote area now have a safer and more environmentally friendly way to manage wastewater1.
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Aircraft Safety Stands

Aircraft Safety Stands

Defence force maintenance crews often require additional requirements to ensure a safe working environment.

Recently, Victorian-based small business, Air Fab, was awarded a $1.3 million contract1 with Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) to design, fabricate and supply aircraft safety stands for maintenance procedures performed on ADF assets such as the F/A 18F Super Hornets and EA-18G Growler.

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Young AM Practitioner Stories

razvan chisu Ua agENjmI4 unsplashThe AMCouncil Sydney Chapter held a special webinar broadcast showcasing stories from some of the chapter’s young asset management practitioners. A summary of who was showcased follows, along with links to review their recorded presentations (AMCouncil members only, make sure you are logged in first before clicking on the links):

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