Engineering a Better NSW - Have your say!

The purpose of this survey is to determine what our members think are critical reforms that are needed to build and maintain NSW’s engineering capability as well as to get you involved in the campaign.

Please note that your responses to this survey are private and confidential within PA. Your responses will not be shared without your consent.

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* 1. Name:

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* 2. Email:

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* 3. Gender:

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* 4. Are you currently working as an engineer in NSW?

Yes

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* 5. Which industry do you work in?

Energy sector

Water industry

Local Government

Transport

Private industry

Contractor/ consultant

Public sector

Other (please specify)

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* 6. In your opinion, what are the 5 greatest challenges facing engineers working in NSW?

Skill shortage of qualified and experienced engineers

Non-engineers doing engineering work

Lack of professional recognition and training opportunities

Overwork leading to mental health issues and a poor work/life balance

Inadequate remuneration for responsibilities

Engineers not valued or included in decision making at work

Insufficient investment in cadets and graduate engineer programmes by public and private sector organisations

Lack of diversity in engineering due to poor workplace cultures and flexibility

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* 7. Please choose 5 of the proposed solutions below to help address the challenges facing engineers in NSW.

Appointing a Chief Engineer for NSW to advise on state infrastructure priorities

Introducing a statutory, broad-based engineer registration scheme

Requiring funding-based cadet and graduate programmes on government projects

Develop policies to rebuild engineering capacity and career paths in the public sector

Ensuring public sector/local government engineers are paid market rates of pay

Encouraging more young people to study engineering through study assistance programmes

Develop policies to attract and retain more women engineers

Increasing skilled migration of engineers

Your own suggestion! (please specify)

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* 8. Over the next 4 years, do you intend on leaving the profession?

Yes

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* 9. Why do you see yourself leaving the profession in the next 4 years?

Excessive workload

I'm looking for a better paid career

I'm looking for a career with better work flexibility and culture

I'm looking for a profession that is better respected and valued

I will be retiring

Other (please specify)

Engineering a Better NSW - Have your say!

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* 1. Name:

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* 2. Email:

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* 3. Gender:

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* 4. Are you currently working as an engineer in NSW?

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* 5. Which industry do you work in?

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* 6. In your opinion, what are the 5 greatest challenges facing engineers working in NSW?

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* 7. Please choose 5 of the proposed solutions below to help address the challenges facing engineers in NSW.

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* 8. Over the next 4 years, do you intend on leaving the profession?

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* 9. Why do you see yourself leaving the profession in the next 4 years?

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* 10. Share with us why these issues are important to you.