Water and Wastewater Solutions 

Mark earned his Bachelor Degree of Engineering (Honours) in Chemical

Engineering from the University of Melbourne in 1998.

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Over the last 20 years, Mark has worked in the water industry for a number

of Local Government Authorities across the breadth of Queensland, as well

as working in private industry for leading companies in their fields. This has

included the following organisations:

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• Goodman Fielder (Meadow Lea Foods,)

• Brisbane City Council (Brisbane Water)

• Cairns Regional Council (Cairns Water)

• Central Highlands Regional Council 

• Tablelands Regional Council

• Torres Strait Island Regional Council

• Koppens Developments.

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Mark has worked in the planning, design, construction and commissioning stages of water and wastewater infrastructure ranging from reticulation to treatment across an extensive range of technologies and treatment processes. This has included the following:

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• Water pump stations

• Water pipeline reticulation

• Water treatment plants

• Sewer pump stations

• Sewer pipeline reticulation

• Sewage treatment plants.

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Mark’s varied and vast experience working in the water industry with Councils across Queensland has provided him with the unique understanding of Council’s (and their employees) needs, and has enabled him to plan and develop strategies to identify opportunities for continuous improvement. He has developed excellent problem solving skills, a keen eye for detail, a practical hands-on approach to training and enjoys working with Council employees improve their skills in the water industry.

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Mark has a passion to assist Indigenous Local Government Organisations and their staff in Cape York and Torres Strait to maximise their existing infrastructure, and to plan and develop future infrastructure. He believes that the three core elements to achieve this outcome are:

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• Engage with Council staff to discuss, explore and create opportunities for improvement.

• Empower Council staff with confidence, trust and commitment necessary to effectively operate their infrastructure.

• Elevate Council staff skills through practical hands-on training and skills development.

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Mark genuinely believes that the correct operation of water and sewage infrastructure are a core feature of healthy communities. He has worked with indigenous communities for over 5 years, and has a deep level of understanding and respect for cultural protocols and customs. Mark looks forward to working with your organisation to improve the water health of your community.