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.
- Deb Evans, (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.
- Dr David Bergmann, (Chair), South East Water
- Assoc Prof Helen Stratton, Griffith University
- 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.
- Prof Stephen Gray, (Chair), Victoria University
- A/Prof Helen Stratton, (Deputy Chair), Griffith University
- Graham Hawke, Phoenix Australia
- Collene Castle, Wonnil Partners
- Dr Gary Lum, Commonwealth Department of Health
- Prof Xiwang Zhang, University of Queensland
- Karen Rouse (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.
- 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
- Prof Stuart Khan, University of Sydney
- Rachael Miller, Water Corporation
- David Sheehan, Coliban Water
- Dr Melita Stevens, Melbourne Water