CONFIDENTIAL
Item No: 16.1.1
File No: 12.70.3.14
Date: 15 February 2016
Attachment: A, B, C, D
Meeting:
Council
Title:
ERA Water – Appointment of Independent Chair
Responsible Manager:
Chief Executive Officer, Kiki Magro
Author:
Chief Executive Officer, Kiki Magro
Type of Report:
Decision Required
Recommendation
Pursuant to Section 83(5) of the Local Government Act 1999, the Chief Executive Officer indicates
that the matter contained in this report may, if the Council so determines, be considered in confidence
pursuant to Section 90(2) of the Local Government Act 1999 on the basis that the information
contained in the attached report is information of the nature specified in subsections 90(3)(a) of the
Act being:
information the disclosure of which would involve the unreasonable disclosure of information
concerning the personal affairs of any person (living or dead);
Recommendation (Public)
Moved:
Seconded:
Pursuant to section 90(2) of the Local Government Act 1999 the Council orders that all members of
the public, except the Council’s Chief Executive Officer, Kiki Magro, General Manager, Heather
Barclay & Protocol, Compliance & Governance Officer, Deb Bria be excluded from attendance at
the meeting for Agenda Item 16.1.1 ERA Water – Appointment of Independent Chair.
The Council is satisfied that, pursuant to section 90(3)(a) of the Act, the information to be received,
discussed or considered in relation to the Agenda Item is information the disclosure of which would
involve the unreasonable disclosure of information concerning the personal affairs of any person
(living or dead), because the information relates to personal attributes of the applicants.
The Council is satisfied that the principle that the meeting be conducted in a place open to the
public has been outweighed in the circumstances because the information provided relates to the
personal attributes of the applicants.
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Recommendation (Confidential)
1. That Council endorse the recommendation of the ERA Water Constituent Council CEOs to
appoint Mr John O’Brien as the Independent Chairperson for ERA Water for two (2) years; and
2. That the Independent Chairperson of ERA Water be paid $500 sitting fee per meeting
attended.
Recommendation (Confidential)
Moved:
Seconded:
Pursuant to s.91(7)
That having considered Agenda Item 16.1.1 ERA Water – appointment of Independent Chair in
confidence under section 90(2) and (3)(a) of the Local Government Act 1999, the Council,
pursuant to section 91(7) of that Act orders that the report and attachments be retained in confidence
for a period of 36 months and that pursuant to Section 91(9)(c) of the Local Government Act 1999
the Council delegates to the Chief Executive Officer the review and power to revoke this Order:
That Council resolves to end its confidential deliberations pursuant to Section 90(2) of the Local
Government Act 1999 Council and re-admit the public:
and
That Council resolves to end its confidential deliberations pursuant to Section 90(2) of the Local
Government Act 1999 Council and re-admit the public.
Purpose of Report
To seek Councils approval to appoint Mr John O’Brien as ERA Water Independent Chair for a period
not exceeding two (2) years.
Relevance to Strategic Plan and / or Corporate Plans
Living in the Town of Walkerville
A Lively Local Culture
Objective 1
Encourage active community involvement in events, activities and places.
Objective 2
Promote and support diverse cultural values, heritage and identity.
An Economically Successful Community
Objective 1
Create and active, well-connected Town Centre.
Objective 2
Identify and develop mixed-use opportunities along Main North Road and North East Road.
Objective 3
Provide information and resource material that actively promotes home based business activity.
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Sensitive Environments & Development
Objective 1
Create a safe, well-planned and biodiverse Linear Park that allows for recreation along the river.
Objective 2
Promote development in balance with the natural environment.
Objective 3
Create accessible, useable and connected open spaces and streets.
Background
Clause 3.4.1.2 of the ERA Water Charter sets out the requirement for the Board to appoint an
independent Chairperson. Clause 3.4.3 of the Charter states:
3.4.3
The Chief Executive Officers of the Constituent Councils shall invite applications for the
position of Chairperson and assess such applications through such process as they
consider appropriate and make recommendations to the Constituent Councils on the
appointment of the Chairperson including the fee to be paid to the Chairperson and
other terms and conditions to attach to such appointment.
The CEOs of the Constituent Councils undertook a recruitment process for the appointment of an
Independent Chairperson for ERA Water. A detailed ‘Candidate Briefing Pack’, along with PD for the
role was produced in late August 2015 to provide information to potential candidates.
An advertisement appeared on SEEK during early September 2015 seeking expressions of interest
from suitably qualified candidates. The City of Burnside undertook the recruitment process on behalf
of the Constituent Council CEOs. Unfortunately only two applications were received, and both did not
have the necessary skills, background and / or qualifications for the role. As a result and after careful
consideration, the CEOs decided to re-advertise the role and advise the two applicants that they were
unsuccessful.
A second advertisement appeared on SEEK in late September / early October 2015. Three
applications were received, all of which were considered high calibre candidates (CV’s attached).
The CEOs met to discuss the three applications and resolved to interview the preferred candidate.
Due to the work commitments of Mr John O’Brien (the preferred candidate) the interview took place
on Tuesday 22 December 2015 and as a result only two of the three CEOs were available. The CEO
of Town of Walkerville was on leave and not present.
The panel considered that Mr O’Brien had a very impressive history in the water sector, including
stormwater management businesses. He has a strong background in management, governance (at
Board level) and understands both water pricing policy, the need to build and retain a strong customer
base, risk management, engineering operations and compliance in the water sector. He was clearly
the stand out candidate and the interview confirmed that he was the best candidate for the role.
Issues for Consideration
The Charter requires that an Independent Chairperson be appointed to ERA Water. The Constituent
Council CEOs are required to invite applications for the position of Chairperson and assess such
applications through such process as they consider appropriate and make recommendations to the
Constituent Councils.
Options for Consideration
Option 1
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That Mr John O’Brien be appointed the Independent Chairperson of ERA Water for a term of two
years and be paid a $500 sitting fee per meeting.
Option 2
That the Constituent Council CEOs undertake the ‘recruitment process’ again.
Analysis of Options
A thorough recruitment and assessment process was undertaken. Two separate adverts appearing
on SEEK. The first call resulted in only two applications being received and both were considered
unsatisfactory for the role. A second advert shortly followed, again through SEEK and this time three
applications were received. All three met the criteria and had appropriate credentials. Mr John
O’Brien, was not only the stand out candidate. The panel was impressed with his background, skill,
expertise and understanding of the water sector.
It is unlikely that we will find a suitably qualified candidate if we were to advertise again.
Financial and / or Risk Implications
Financial
It is recommended that the Independent Chair be paid a sitting fee of $500 per meeting. The ERA
Water Charter requires that the Board must meet at least once every two months.
Social
Nil
Environmental
Nil
Governance
The Appointment of an Independent Chairperson will fulfil the requirement set out in the ERA Water
Charter (clause 3.4).
Preferred Option & Reasoning
Option 1 is the preferred option. The Constituent Council CEOs have undertaken the requirement to
invite applications for the position of Chairperson, on two separate occasions and assessed those
applications. The CEOs are unanimous in their recommendation to the Constituent Councils that Mr
John O’Brien be appointed as the Independent Chairperson of ERA Water for a term of two years and
be paid a $500 sitting fee per meeting.
Attachment A – Candidate Briefing Pack
Attachment B – Mr John O’Brien CV (preferred candidate)
Attachment C – Mr Mike Canny CV
Attachment D – Ms Kelly Joy CV
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Candidate Briefing Notes for the
Position of Independent Chairperson
ERA WATER
August 2015
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About ERA WATER – A Regional Subsidiary
ERA Water was established by its Constituent Councils (City of Burnside, City of Norwood
Payneham & St Peters and The Corporation of the Town of Walkerville) under Section 43 of
the Local Government Act, 1999 and came into effect on 21 July 2015.
ERA Water’s prime purpose (the Project) is to implement and oversee the collaborative long
term joint undertaking of the Constituent Councils to implement a stormwater capture,
treatment and distribution system in eastern Adelaide through, amongst other things, the
linking and aggregation of small aquifers and storages via a regional aquifer storage and
recovery system and the development of a cross-catchment, cross-council stormwater
supply pipeline around eastern Adelaide. The ‘Region’ means the collective geographical
area of the Constituent Councils.
Objectives and purposes of the Subsidiary include:
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To develop, implement, oversee and manage practical solutions to provide water
supply diversity within and outside the Region;
To supply water to the Constituent Councils and other persons for irrigation purposes
within and outside the Region, except that priority shall be given to the supply of
water for irrigation within the Region;
To manage and oversee the distribution of water captured as part of the Project;
To provide strategic direction for the Project;
To fund, lease or own physical infrastructure required to undertake the Project;
To meet all legislative requirements of the Subsidiary;
To be responsible for the ongoing maintenance, replacement and other capital
requirements of all physical infrastructure owned by the Subsidiary;
To utilise proven water management planning principles and technologies;
To manage, operate and control the necessary infrastructure for the Project;
To maximise economic, environmental and social benefits to the community by
developing and implementing innovative water management principles and
techniques;
To identify, develop and implement water recycling and supply opportunities for the
Constituent Councils;
To provide technical and other expert services and advice to the Constituent
Councils in the area of water management and recycling including identifying
emerging issues and opportunities;
To represent the Constituent Councils and liaise with State Government regarding
the implementation or alteration of legislation in relation to water and licensing;
To be financially self-sufficient as far as possible.
Board of Management
The Board is the Subsidiary’s governing body and has the responsibility for the
administration of the affairs of the Subsidiary. All meetings of the Subsidiary are meetings of
the Board.
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The Board consists of four (4) members, made up of a representative from each of the three
(3) Constituent Councils plus an Independent Chairperson. Board Members serve a
maximum term of two (2) years.
The current Board Members are:
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Paul Deb, CEO City of Burnside;
Mario Barone, CEO City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters;
Kiki Magro, CEO Corporation of the Town of Walkerville.
Chairperson of the Board
The Chairperson must preside at all meetings of the Board and, in the absence of the
Chairperson, the Board must appoint one of the Board Members present to preside at that
meeting.
At its meeting of 7 August 2015, the Board appointed Kiki Magro, CEO Corporation of the
Town of Walkerville as the Acting Chairperson, pending the appointment of an Independent
Chairperson.
The Independent Chairperson will receive a fee of $500 (per meeting), which is reviewed by
the Constituent Council CEOs annually.
Meetings
The Board currently meets monthly (for the first three months) and will then meet every two
months.
A quorum of the Board is three (3).
Appointment of Staff
The Subsidiary may employ staff and may appoint a General Manager on a fixed term
performance based employment contract. The Board has appointed Colin Pitman as its
interim Acting General Manager / Project Manager for a period not to exceed six (6) months
pending the appointment of a General Manager.
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Position Description – Independent Chairperson
Chairperson Purpose and Functions
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Preside at all meetings of the Board (currently monthly, normally six per year)
Represent the Subsidiary in relation to media and the public generally
Exercise other functions as the Board determines
Serve as an ex-officio member of all Committees established by the Board
Assist in the development of the following strategic plans for the Region in a
collaborative manner:
a. Annual Budget
b. Annual Business Plan
c. Long Term Financial Plan
d. Annual Report
e. Asset Management Plans
f. Water Management Strategy
g. National Competition Policy
h. Any other plans the Board or legislation requires
Skills and Experience Sought
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Experience as an Independent Chairperson
Familiarity with the Local Government Act and environment
Strong governance and constructive Chair skills
Demonstrated track record of collaborative work as Chair
Business experience within a water, commercial and technical setting
Experience in stormwater management
Network experience that will compliment / enhance ERA WATER
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ATTACHMENT B
John O’Brien
October 2015
CURRICULUM VITAE
John Keiran O'Brien, BA(Hons), MSc, MBA, GAICD, CPEng, MIEAust
Address
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8 Arunga Close, Goodwood, SA 5034, Australia
Telephone
: +61 (0) 8 8272 5180 (Home)
: +61 (0) 419 826 372 (Mobile)
Date of Birth
: 12 January 1968
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Education
1987-1991
St. Peter's College, University of Oxford
B.A.(Hons) Degree in Engineering Science (ll.i)
1993-1994
Trinity College, Dublin
MSc. Degree in Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering
Distinction and Robert Friel Prize for first in class.
2006-2007
Adelaide Graduate School of Business, University of Adelaide
Master of Business Administration
Dean’s List of Outstanding Graduates 2007
AGSB Alumni Prize for Leadership
Norman Waterhouse Prize for Global Business
2007
Australian Institute of Company Directors
Company Directors’ Course
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Current Role
April 2007 – Current
Founder and Managing Director
Australian CleanTech, Sino CleanTech
www.auscleantech.com.au, www.sinocleeantech.com
Australian CleanTech is Australia's leading corporate advisory firm in the environmental
finance sector and provides introductory, advisory, education and research services to
investors, project proponents and governments. The company works extensively with Asian
clients and facilitates finance and technology transfer with Australia.
Australian CleanTech also increases awareness of the emerging cleantech sector through
stock market indices, facilitating networking events and regular media commentary.
Recent Projects Include:
Investor Services
Infrastructure Investments - Australian CleanTech has worked extensively on infrastructure development and
acquisition projects that have included fossil fuel and renewable energy generation assets, mining projects,
pipeline assets, transport systems and water treatment assets. Roles have included deal sourcing, due
diligence and consortium management.
Acquisition Searches - Australian CleanTech has performed acquisition searches and analysis for a private
equity companies and other corporations seeking to acquire cleantech companies.
Korean-Australian Venture Fund - Australian CleanTech has been facilitating discussions between the
Korean and Australian Governments on the establishment of a joint venture fund that would facilitate company
growth and market entry in a single transaction action.
Chinese Migrant Fund - Australian CleanTech is facilitating the development of a major funding initiative
between a major Chinese financial broking group and an Australian private equity group to establish and
operate a fund targeted towards Chinese migrants.
CleanTech Angels Network - Australian CleanTech established and maintains an angel investor group of 100
interested investors seeking cleantech investments.
Solar Technology and Opportunity Review – for an oil and gas company seeking to invest in large scale
solar projects.
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Green Investment Products – Australian CleanTech has provided advice to a friendly society on its options to
develop and release a ‘Green Bond’ to their existing client base and to be used as the basis of a marketing
strategy to grow the company’s market appeal.
Government Services
Australian CleanTech has provided advice to federal, state and local Governments on investment attraction and
future skills and training requirements in the cleantech sector. This has included:
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Cleantech study and strategy recommendations for the South Australian Government.
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Establishment and operation of national cleantech clusters to assist SMEs access large customer
groups in mining, manufacturing and the built environment.
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Running the Australian Cleantech Competition to assess and build capabilities for the best emerging
cleantech companies.
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Strategic advice to local governments on renewable energy options, group purchasing of solar panels,
community solar investment and stormwater harvesting.
Australian CleanTech is now also working for a Korean Government agency to enable bilateral transfer of
technology and finance related to environmental goods and services.
Company Services
Australian CleanTech is providing consulting services to companies seeking commercialisation, expansion and
project finance. In addition, Australian CleanTech has provided the services including strategic consulting,
corporate structuring, investor relations, funding documentation preparation, financial modeling and
introductions to potential investors. Clients include:
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Advising an industrial Copper processing plant on options for cleantech solutions and assisting in
delivering a cogeneration plant with a three year payback.
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A 180MW solar thermal and natural gas fired power station that includes a scalable desalination plant
and brine capture and harvesting;
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Expansion capital for companies involved in plastics recycling, rainwater tank manufacture, solar panel
installation, energy storage systems, biomass plants, energy monitoring and many others;
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A multiple wind farm development that utilises an innovative vertically integrated business model
involving community financing and participation. The advisory role is ongoing with a board position;
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Assisting a Chinese plastics recycling company to list on the ASX in April 2010. The advisory role is
ongoing with a board position;
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Assisting a Chinese solar racking company in its unsuccessful attempt to list on the SIM VSE in 2011.
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Technology companies involved with biofuels, energy efficiency, geothermal energy, water treatment,
desalination and nanotechnologies.
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Providing due diligence advice to a Korean corporate investor seeking to invest into Australian wind
and solar farms.
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Investor relations services for Australian listed companies to the German institutional investors
interested in cleantech specific investments.
Industry Development Services
Events - Australian CleanTech has conceived and launched the Australian CleanTech Network that holds
events across five cities and brings together cleantech companies seeking seed, expansion or exit capital with
equity and debt financiers wanting to invest in this emerging sector.
Australian CleanTech Index – In 2008, Australian CleanTech launched Australia’s first stock market index
tracking the performance of all listed Australian cleantech companies. It is seen as the primary measure of the
listed cleantech sector.
China CleanTech Index - Australian CleanTech launched this Index in September 2011 to cover the Chinese
listed cleantech sector and to help increase investment into these companies. Discussions are underway to
develop an investment fund based on this index.
Top Capital Venture Capital Journal - Australian CleanTech sources monthly cleantech articles from leading
thinkers globally that are published in China's leading journal for the Venture Capital and Private Equity
Industry.
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Board & Other Positions
2007 2008 2008 2009 - 2015
2013 - 2015
2014 - 2015
2012 - 2013
2011 - 2012
2011 - 2012
2009 - 2012
2007 - 2010
GP Aus Windpower Ltd - wind farm developer
South Australian Premier's Climate Change Council - providing policy advice on mitigation
and adaptation measures to the Premier.
Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Adelaide Business School - teaching MBA courses on
Leadership and Entrepreneurship
Novarise Renewable Resources International Ltd - Independent Director, publicly listed on
the ASX with operations in China. Included membership of the Audit Committee and Chair of
the Independent Board Committee through a prolonged proposed acquisition by the majority
shareholder.
Clean Air Transportation Solutions (CATS) - Independent Chairperson for a Singaporean
company delivering vehicle replacement solutions in the Philippines with environmental and
social benefits.
Economic Reference Committee for the South Australian Government's Tonsley Park
Development that is seeking to establish a new way of developing innovative and sustainable
mixed use developments.
Clean Technology Innovation Program Committee of Innovation Australia - to assess
applications to the Federal Government's $200m grant program.
Renewables SA - primary role was to advise on expenditure from the State's $20m Renewable
Energy Fund.
Frontier Solar - Director, unsuccessfully sought to list on the SIM VSE
CleanFutures AquaSens - Founder & Director, developer of biosensor technology
AquaSol Ltd - Director, solar farm developer
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Professional Qualifications & Awards
2013
2013
2011
2002
1998
1997
Included in Shoe String’s Top 25 Social Entrepreneurs & Change Makers 2013
Included in ABC Carbon's list of 100 Global SustainAbility Leaders
Australian Leadership Award presented at the Australian Davos Connection Future Summit
Australian Gas Association Overseas Study Tour – 3 week tour of Western Europe to
assess developments in the energy industry with potential application to Australia.
Chartered Professional Engineer with the Institution of Engineers, Australia
Chartered Engineer with the Institution of Civil Engineers, UK
Graduate member of Australian Institute of Company Directors
Member of the Responsible Investment Association of Australasia
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Previous Employment
September 2006 – June 2007
Manager, Energy Services
Origin Energy
This role involved preparing three specific business groups and the entire Origin Networks
business for divestment. Independently conceived and developed a fully funded MBO bid for
this business. Other roles included bidding for the acquisition of the Allgas network and
leading Origin’s involvement with several low emission technology projects.
Operating Responsibilities
 To manage and amalgamate three operating groups into a single Energy Services business and
prepare them for sale. Groups include Natural Gas for Vehicles (NGV) and Small Cogeneration
plants with annual revenues of $20m and EBIT of $4m.
 Management team role for business unit with over 500 employees, $3Bn of assets under
management and $250m turnover.
Strategy Projects
 Leading role in the sale of the Origin Networks business, including sale structure, HR strategy
through sale process, drafting for IM, assembling data room, answering Q&As
 Lead role in transition to APA Group including overall coordination of business transition activities,
transition budget management, assignment deed management and rebranding.
 Conceived, developed and presented proposal to Origin MD for a Management Buy-out of the
Origin Networks business with backing of three private equity companies
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Origin lead for:
• Supporting Envestra’s bid to purchase $500m gas distribution assets
• $300m solar desalination plant incl. Water Fund/LETDF submissions
• Large scale national community funded wind farm project
• Geo-sequestration project at Queensland coal seam methane site
• Assessment of investment opportunities in biofuel and distributed energy
June 2001 – August 2006
Strategy & Development Manager
Origin Energy
This role was a wide ranging role and involves developing corporate strategies for step
change growth and diversification, leading of bid teams for contracts and acquisitions
and assessing and executing corporate investment strategies.
Corporate Strategy Projects
 Review, advise on and pursue asset investment and acquisition opportunities
 Assess seed projects and mid-stage companies for suitability for Origin investment
 Host overseas trade delegations and review for Origin opportunities
 Lead and participate in Origin corporate strategy development projects including:
• Further entry into the water industry - Board presentation & quarterly reports to MD
• Entry into Chinese gas distribution, CNG, exploration and renewables markets
• Preliminary reviews for an Origin Infrastructure Fund
• Preliminary review for an Origin Sustainable Investments Fund
Business Unit Growth Strategy and Implementation
 Identify and validate opportunities for growth of business unit
 To develop specific market entry strategies and target potential clients
 Managed design, manufacture and marketing of innovative NGV product
 Reviewed all renewable energy industries for market opportunities
 Led Origin bid, negotiation and transition teams to take over $180m, 15 year operations contract to
run water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Established JV and operating company within six week transition window.
• Ongoing Management Committee role reporting to the JV Board.
 Successfully targeted high value clients including Esso, Gasnet, Energex, Resolve
 Led Origin bids for contracts including operations contracts for SEAgas, Telfer and TTP gas
pipelines, $100m water utility and a $45m water treatment BOOT contract.
 Origin’s equity representative for the award of $210m construction contract.
 Completed detailed feasibility study into rolling out $200m broadband network
Acquisition Projects
 Led assessment of Citipower water assets as part of company sale
 Successful acquisition of 4 Natural Gas for Vehicles stations and supply contracts.
 Completed acquisition reviews of 30 companies including due diligence studies on an oil & gas
services company, a condition monitoring company and the BOOT contracts of an exiting UK
water company.
Other Corporate Responsibilities
 Origin branding committee
 Sustainability/carbon registry reporting group.
 Management team role for business unit with 450 employees, $2Bn of assets under management
and $150m turnover
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May 2004 – November 2006 (performed dual roles)
Secretary, Origin Energy’s Operational Risk Committee
Reporting to Managing Director
Responsibilities and Achievements:
 To establish a new high level Operational Risk Committee to facilitate cross company consistency
with respect to HSE and Operational Risk management.
 To coordinate operations of the Committee and manage input and discussion
 Implementation of a company wide risk management approach and development of accurate and
meaningful reporting to the senior management team and the Board
 Senior representative for BassGas project to liaise with regulatory authorities
 Selected for position due to ability to provide common sense and concise documentation to enable
the progression of Origin’s HSE and risk management objectives
December 1999 – June 2001
South Australian Operations Manager,
Origin Energy Asset Management, Adelaide, Australia
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To manage daily activities of 150 staff, 20 annual contracts as Principal & 10 annual contracts as
Contractor involved with the 6,600km gas distribution network
 To develop strategic plans and expand the business and seek new opportunities
 To manage annual budget of $40m
 To manage changes in the business whilst adopting national synergies
 Manage HR & IR issues and negotiate EBAs
Achievements
 Achieved 8% reduction in operating costs through introduction of new initiatives including incentive
schemes, restructure and contract renegotiations.
 Extended current services to new clients
 Secured Australian distribution rights for specialist equipment from New Zealand and Germany
and investigated opportunities for expanding this range with US products
June 1998 – November 1999
Project Engineering Manager
Boral Energy, Adelaide, Australia
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To project manage gas transmission pipeline capital projects with values up to $20m
Management of the operations and maintenance of 1,100km of gas transmission pipelines
To undertake strategic planning to ensure departmental profitability
To investigate and develop growth strategy
December 1997 – June 1998
Senior Engineer
Connell Wagner Consulting Engineers, Adelaide, Australia
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To act as project engineer and/or project manager for major construction projects
Responsibility for supervising the design team and ensuring deadlines are met.
November 1994 - July 1997
Senior Engineer
Campbell Reith Hill Consulting Engineers, London, UK
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To design and manage structural projects with budgets up to £20m.
To produce feasibility reports and environmental studies highlighting the implications of proposed
projects and presenting alternative solutions.
September 1991 to August 1993
Wireline Engineer
Atlas Wireline Services, Aberdeen, UK & Syria
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To analyse and assess the oil content and viability of exploration oil and gas wells.
To act as project engineer for projects with fee incomes of up to £1m.
To liaise with clients to ensure my team fulfilled their expectations
Safety officer for explosives and radiation work
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Publications
Papers
Nov’03 -
Status and Developments of the Western European Energy Industry: Lessons for
Australia - presented at the Distribution 2003 conference and published in conference
proceedings.
Feb’08 -
Australian Policy and Investment Review: An Opportunity to Shine – published in
CARBONfirst, a journal published by IDEACarbon, the London based consultancy co-founded
by Nicholas Stern.
Sept’08 -
Financing the Growth of Water Companies – peer reviewed, published AWA SA Branch
conference proceedings
Nov’08 -
Environmental Entrepreneurs: the Missing Link on the Road to a Carbon Constrained
World – peer reviewed, published in the Australian Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol. 5 No.1Special Issue on Leadership, Business and Management, Engineers Australia.
May’10 -
Cleantech: Mainstream and at the Edge – presented to the Sir Mark Oliphant Conference
hosted by the CSIRO.
Jul’10 -
Cleantech in the Built Environment: Today and Tomorrow – presented to the Enviro’10
conference and published in the conference proceedings.
Books
Nov'15
VISIONS 2100: Stories from Your Future - with contributions from many at the forefront of global
environmental negotiations, this book looks at the psychology of communication and change and
sets out a vision for delivering global positive change.
Jun’09 -
Opportunities Beyond Carbon: Looking Forward to a Sustainable World – Edited book of
essays on the opportunities that will be generated through the transition to a low carbon economy.
Published by Melbourne University Press at www.mup.com.au/page/118.
Articles
May’08 -
The Unstoppable Growth of Cleantech: no green bubbles in sight! – published in the WME
magazine and at the Enviro’08 conference newspaper.
May’08 -
Business Review Weekly – contributor to 10 page cover story on the emergence of cleantech.
May’08 -
Budget Complaints Build Cleantech Foundations – published in Environmental Management
News (EMN)
Jul’08 -
The Cleantech Cure for Climate Fatigue – published in EMN
Aug’08 -
What is Cleantech? – published in EMN
Aug’08 -
Cleantech Growth through Collaboration – published in EMN
Sept’08 -
Bailing out the Environment – published in EMN and on ABC Online
Oct’08 -
Cleantech: Investing in the future – published in ASX monthly journal
Nov’08 -
Cleantech Leadership Threatened by Ignorance – published in EMN
Dec’08 -
Three Shades of Green – published in EMN
Jan’09 -
Nanotechnology Enabling a Clean Future - published in both Ethical Investor and Materials
Australia
Feb’09 -
Europe’s Cleantech Investment Potential - published in EMN
Mar’09 -
Cleantech Index Overview and company reviews of BBW and DYE - published in the
international Cleantech Investor (published from London)
Mar’09 -
Securing Cleantech Benefits for Australia - published in EMN
Apr’09 -
Australian Cleantech Research leads the World - published in Ethical Investor
May’09 -
Cleantech Forum Review and company reviews of BLG and PTR - published in the
international Cleantech Investor (published from London)
May’09 -
The Beauty of Pessimism - published in EMN
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Jun’09 -
Opportunities Abound - published in EMN
Jul’09 -
Australian Opportunities Abound and company reviews of CNM and COZ - published in
the international Cleantech Investor (published from London)
Jul’09 -
Green Benefits for All Business – presented to Southern Adelaide Economic Development
Forum
Aug’09 -
Will Non-energy Cleantech by Left Behind - published in EMN
Aug’09 -
Australian Politics, Wind & Batteries - published in the international Cleantech Investor
Sept’09 -
Green Bubbles - published in Ethical Investor
Oct’09 -
Water, water... - published in the international Cleantech Investor
Jan’10 -
Eco-Investing on the ASX – published in ASX monthly journal
Jan’10 -
What’s Wrong with Cleantech - published in EMN
Feb’10 -
Australian Algae Ascending - published in the international Cleantech Investor
Apr’10 -
Australia Starting to Make Waves - published in the international Cleantech Investor
Jun’10 -
Clean Technology Investments – published by Azo Cleantech
Jul’10 -
Cleantech Index: A Shocking Year – published in Climate Spectator
Jul’10 -
Prosperous Sustainability: How to Build Long Term Value from Cleantech – published in
Ethical Investor
Aug’10 -
Climate Politics Destroying Economic Development - published in Climate Spectator
Sep'10 -
Australia Missing its Time in the Sun - published in the international Cleantech Investor
Nov'10 -
Cleantech Forecasts for 2011 - published in Ethical Investor
Jan'11 -
Clean Technology Investments - published in The European Financial Review
Feb'11 -
The Minister's Wife: a role for Australia - published in Ethical Investor and the Climate
Spectator
May'11 -
Cleantech Investments - published in Mandarin in Top Capital, Beijing
Jun'11 -
Cleantech Global Overview - published in Mandarin in Top Capital, Beijing
Jun'11 -
Carbon Communications and a Lack of Vision - published in Ethical Investor
Jul'11 -
Australia's Cleantech Dance with Asia - published in the international Cleantech Investor
Feb'12 -
Australian Cleantech Review - published in international Cleantech Investor
Mar'12 -
Cleantech Investing in China - published in Mandarin in Top Capital, Beijing
May'12 -
Gas is not Cleantech - published in Ethical Investor
Jun'12 -
Leadership, Sustainability and Learning How to Think - published in the Adelaide Review
Jul'12 -
China's Cleantech Boom - an Opportunity for Australia - published in the Australia China
Quarterly
Nov'12 -
Cleantech: The Teenage Years - published in Renew Economy
Apr'13 -
Cleantech Clusters - published in the international Cleantech Investor
Sep'13 -
Cleantech's Political Win-Win - published in Renew Economy
Nov'13 -
Asian Cleantech Leadership: Korea, China and Singapore - three part series published in
Renew Economy
Nov'13 -
Carbon Baths and Cleantech Babies - published in Climate Spectator
Jun'14 -
Australia's Kodak Moment: Can we Avoid it? - published in Renew Economy
Nov'14 -
FTA Ignores China's Biggest Challenge - published in Renew Economy
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ATTACHMENT C
Mike J Canny Resumé
Mike John Canny
Education/Qualifications
1979 Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)
Adelaide University, Adelaide
1983 Diploma of Urban and Regional Planning
University of New England, NSW
Holder of Builders Supervisors licence
Residential projects to 3 floors
Recent Relevant Experience
Current and previous Chairman/Board roles:
 Chairman Junction Australia, 2012-present
Junction Australia is one of the major community housing organisations in SA.
 Chairman Ennio International 2013-15
 Deputy Chair Committee for Adelaide Roads 2005-2014
 Presiding Member; City of Burnside Development Assessment Panel 2007-2012
 Presiding Member, City of Victor Harbor Development Assessment Panel 2007-2012
 Chairman Bettaform Pty Ltd, Ballestrin Construction Services 1999-2003
 Chairman Institute of Quarrying Aust 2004-2006
 Board Member SA Chamber of Mines 1999-2002
Employment History
April 2003-Current
 Managing Director, Dawley Projects
Dawley Projects provides design, construction and town planning services.
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 Director Dawley Advisory
Dawley Advisory is SA based boutique Management Consulting practice. Clients have
included York Civil, University of SA, Pennrice Soda, NT Government, CSR Ltd.
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Member SA Govt. Development Policy Advisory Committee
 2013-present Member Mount Barker District Council Development Assessment Panel
April 1984–April 2003
Various senior executive roles within CSR subsidiaries overseas and in SA, Victoria and NSW
including:
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Regional General Manager SA/NT responsible for CSR construction materials operations in
SA and NT.
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Regional Manager Northern China: responsible for CSR building materials operations in
China.
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Divisional Manager Raw Materials, Melbourne responsible for CSR construction materials
operations in Melbourne.
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National Operations and Services Manager: responsible for technical support to CSR’s
Australian construction materials operations
1981-April 1984
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Manager technical Services
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NSW Development Engineer
1979-1981
 SA/ACT Graduate Engineer and Concrete Engineer.
Professional Memberships
Member, Planning Institute Australia
Member, Institute of Company Directors
Past Member Institute of Engineers
Member Institute of Quarrying
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Other Community Involvement
Business Ambassador for SA
In 2000, I was invited by the Adelaide Convention and Tourism Authority to become a Business
Ambassador for SA.
Participant in the SA Economic Development Summit
At the invitation of the Economic Development Board Chairman, Robert Champion de Crespigny, I
attended the 2003 summit to develop a plan for South Australia’s economic future and have
continued to play an active role in the progress of the South Australia Strategic Plan.
Referees
Available on request
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ATTACHMENT D
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PERSONAL
K e l l y
J o y
PO Box 3617, Norwood, 5067
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kelly.joy8@icloud.com
INTERESTS
Family, Cooking, Health & Fitness, Reading, Creative Writing, Politics, Philosophy,
Languages, Climate Change, Environmental Sustainability, Viticulture & Oenology.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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Bachelor of Arts
Linguistics
Creative Writing
French
UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE
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Bachelor of Agriculture
Business Management
Finance and Marketing
Plant and Soil Sciences
Genes and Inheritance
Integrated Weed Management
Natural Resource Management
Environmental Sustainability
GOVERNMENT OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA
2007
Women in Leadership Program
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA
2006
NRM Investigations & Enforcement Certificate Course
TORRENS VALLEY INSTITUTE OF TAFE
Certificate in Administration & Office Procedures
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EMPLOYMENT
TREASURY WINE ESTATES
Mar 2012-Current
PENFOLDS WINERY
(Global Supply)
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Coordinator, Environmental Projects & Governance
Project management – environmental plans, policies, licences and certification.
Coordination of auditable items across multiple sites
Collaboration with HS&E
Ensure compliance with Freshcare (National On-Farm Assurance Program)
Stakeholder engagement
Continuous Improvement
Bulk Wine Planner
Review surplus/deficit position of bulk wine (350ML)
Monitor and validate wine supply for local production, international exports and NPD
Validate costs/gains for wine reallocations and determine charges to business units
Review short and long term production plans to ensure wine availability
Coordinate and communicate vintage change dates, mid-vintage blend changes,
early releases and SKU remaps.
Communicate/negotiate wine supply/production with stakeholders (winemaking,
planning, production, packaging, marketing)
Liaison for winemakers to the broader business
Develop and run weekly models, validate data and troubleshoot data errors (in MS
Excel and Access)
Maintain master datasets and create new wine datasets
Provide customised reports to all business areas within critical timeframes
Procedure review and development
CITY OF NORWOOD PAYNEHAM & ST PETERS
& CITY OF UNLEY
(Urban Planning & Environment)
Coordinator, Environmental Projects & Strategy
Project management
• Management of Environmental Management System (EMS)
(AS/NZS ISO 14001:2004)
• Coordination of the EMS Committee
• Review and writing of policies/procedures
• Writing Mayoral Briefings
• Writing Elected Members memorandums
• Writing Media Releases
• Community consultation and education
• Coordination of audits
• Coordination of administrative staff
• Regional collaboration (alliance of seven Councils)
• Government funding applications
• Submissions to Government departments (plans/regulations)
• Review and reporting upon Strategic Plan Indicators (KPIs)
• Staff induction and training (re EMS)
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EMPLOYMENT
GOVERNMENT OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Jul 2005-Dec 2010
DEPARTMENT FOR WATER
(Mount Lofty Ranges & Central Adelaide Water Licensing)
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Policy development - statutory
Policy writing, editing and review
Development of communication materials
Stakeholder negotiation and consultation
Communication of scientific and technical information
Project management
Procedures development
Executive support
Inter-agency collaboration
Field Officer
Administration of the Natural Resources Management Act (2004)
Act interpretation
Community consultation and education
Compliance reporting
Project support
Providing formal comment on Development Applications
Accessing applications for Water Licence
Preparing applications and presenting to assessment panel
Conducting property visits and irrigation / meter inspections
Executive support (recruitment and interview panel member)
Customer Service
Data input and analysis in GIS
Team leadership
Team work
IN-FIELD AG. CONSULTANTS
Jul 2004-Jul 2005
(Viticulture)
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Viticulture Manager
Project management
Contractor and staff coordination
Winery contract negotiations
Harvest scheduling
Irrigation scheduling
Spray scheduling and Spray Diary completion
Budget development and reporting
Annual reports for owners/investors
Property development consultation and reporting
Development of soil testing program
Job Sheets, Purchase Orders, Invoicing
Research
Sales
Team work
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COMMUNITY
LORETO ROWING CLUB
2015-Current
Secretary
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Communications
LORETO COLLEGE PARENTS & FRIENDS ASSOCIATION
2014-Current
Executive Member
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Governance
Communications
Fundraising
ROSEWORTHY CAMPUS STUDENT UNION COUNCIL
2004-2005
General Member
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Newsletter and Yearbook publication
Fundraising
ROSEWORTHY CAMPUS CHILD CARE CENTRE
2003-2004
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Chairperson
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Chair meetings
Monthly reporting
Committee member recruitment
Staff recruitment and interview panel member/chair
Development of staff position descriptions
Funding applications
Team leadership
Secretary
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Preparing agendas and minutes
Reporting
REFEREES
Name:
Title:
Agency:
Phone:
Email:
Martin Stokes
Manager Licensing
Department for Water
0428 840 898
martin.stokes@sa.gov.au
Name:
Title:
Agency:
Phone:
Email:
Chris Linnell
Manager, Community Service
City of Unley
0406 667 714
clinnell@unley.sa.gov.au
Name:
Title:
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Phone:
Email:
Mike Fuller
Manager Licensing
Department for Water
0419 867 097
mike.fuller@sa.gov.au
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Phone:
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Kate Hicks
General Manager
Treasury Wine Estates
0458 037 457
kate.hicks@tweglobal.com
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