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Our Committees

There are a host of opportunities for members to become actively involved in helping to build a vibrant future for our organisation in a way which best suits their individual strengths and interests. Every opportunity is unique—some focusing on strategy and business governance while others influence our research direction and impact.

Board Sub-Committees

Risk and Audit Committee

The Risk and Audit Committee (RAAC) is responsible for assisting the Board in matters related to the ongoing financial condition, budgeting practices, risk management and statutory compliance of our organisation.

RAAC MEMBERS

  • Nadelle Brooks, (Chair), Water Corporation
  • Ken Murphy, Independent Director of WaterRA
  • Ross Hughes, Independent Committee Member
  • Dr Dan Hoefel, SA Water

Human Resources Committee

The Human Resources Committee (HRC) is responsible for assisting the Board to manage personnel, including through overseeing recruitment, performance review, succession planning, and staff engagement as a whole.

HRC MEMBERS

  • Prof Stuart Khan, (Chair), University of Sydney
  • Rolfe Brimfield, Independent Committee Member
  • Julie Mouka, Independent Committee Member

Advisory Committees

Strategic Advisory Committee

The Strategic Advisory Committee (SAC) provides strategic advice to our Board and CEO regarding the overall research direction and development of WaterRA. The SAC representatives are nationally and internationally recognised experts, drawn from academia, water corporations, industry peak bodies, regulators and policy agencies (health, economic and environmental). The mix of members reflects the current strategic priorities of WaterRA.

SAC MEMBERS

  • A/Prof Helen Stratton, (Chair), Griffith University
  • Fiona Smith, (Vice Chair), WaterNSW
  • Graham Hawke, TasWater
  • Collene Castle, Wonnil Partners
  • Dr Gary Lum, Commonwealth Department of Health
  • Dr Greg Jackson, Department of Health, Queensland
  • Prof Xiwang Zhang, University of Queensland
  • Nellie Hirschausen, SA Water
  • David Bergmann (Secretary), WaterRA

Health Stream Editorial Advisory Committee

The Health Stream Editorial Advisory Committee (HSEAC) is an operational advisory group that provides expertise and oversight for the Health Stream publication. Representatives work with the Health Stream Editor help secure and create quality content by sourcing articles and managing themes for each issue, overseeing the editorial calendar, reviewing draft issues, suggesting articles, and deciding on special contributions.

HSEAC MEMBERS

  • Prof Nicholas Ashbolt (Chair), University of South Australia
  • Dr Daniel Deere (Editor), Water Futures
  • Marilyn Braine, University of New South Wales
  • Dr David Cunliffe, SA Health
  • Jacqueline Frizenschaf, Water Research Australia
  • Prof Karen Gibb, Charles Darwin University
  • Dr Alex Keegan, SA Water
  • Dr Peta Neale, Griffith University
  • Rachael Miller, Water Corporation
  • David Sheehan, Coliban Water
  • Dr Melita Stevens, Melbourne Water