Jane MacMaster
Jane MacMaster | |
|---|---|
| Education | University of Sydney |
| Occupation | Chief Engineer |
| Employer | Engineers Australia |
Jane MacMaster FTSE is a mechanical, aerospace and systems design engineer, and was Chief Engineer of Engineering Australia from 2020 to 2024.[1]
Education[edit]
MacMaster has a Bachelor of Engineering from Sydney University, graduating in 1993, with first class honours. She also has a Master of Arts in International Relations, from Deakin University (2010),[2] is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (2024).[3]
Career[edit]
MacMaster is a mechanical, aerospace,[4] systems design engineer, working across the whole engineering lifecycle, design and systems engineering.[5]
MacMaster worked as a senior advisor within the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.[6] Before becoming Chief Engineer at Engineers Australia (2020–2024), MacMaster developed an approach for complex problem solving, which she taught across Australian universities, and to staff from Commonwealth, as well as State and Territory government departments.[7][8] MacMaster is also a mentor for Science Technology Australia women in STEM programs.[9]
MacMaster is also a director on the Board of the Australian Council of Professions.[10] MacMaster has written about engineering in education.[11]
Recognition & awards[edit]
2023 - Fellow, Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering.[5]
2017 - Fellow, Institution of Engineers Australia.[3]
1993 - University Medal, Mechanical Engineering, University of Sydney.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "End of an era as Chief Engineer steps down | Engineers Australia". www.engineersaustralia.org.au. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ^ "Alumni Council". The University of Sydney. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ^ a b c "From engineering student to chief engineer". The University of Sydney. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ^ "Engineers Australia announces Jane MacMaster as Chief Engineer | Engineers Australia". www.engineersaustralia.org.au. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ^ a b "Jane MacMaster FTSE". ATSE. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ^ "Jane MacMaster". Good Design. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ^ "Jane MacMaster". ATSE. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ^ "Welcome to Engineers Australia Portal". portal.engineersaustralia.org.au. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ^ "Jane MacMaster announced as mentor in Aus-wide STEM leadership program | Engineers Australia". www.engineersaustralia.org.au. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ^ "Jane MacMaster". Science and Technology Australia. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ^ MacMaster, Jane (2023-10-05). "3 ways to solve engineering education challenges". Create. Retrieved 2024-05-10.