Scenic Rim Regional Council’s Director of Infrastructure Services Patrick Murphy has been recognised with the highest professional honour awarded by his Australian and New Zealand peers.
Mr Murphy was inducted as an Emeritus Member of the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA). It is the highest honour bestowed by the peak professional body for public sector engineers involved in the delivery of community infrastructure.
He is only the seventh Queenslander to receive the honour, which was awarded at the IPWEA National Conference in Darwin in August.
To be considered for the title of Emeritus Member, nominees must have first attained the grade of Fellow and have served the community for at least 20 years in relation to the delivery of public works and services.
They must also have made a major contribution to the Institute for a minimum of 10 years, with the contribution deemed to be outstanding in character and well recognised by both the membership and the community generally.
Mr Murphy said receiving the honour was one of the highlights of his professional career.
“It was an honour to be judged by my peers as deserving of this award and to be nominated by the Queensland Division. To be included among such an esteemed group of my peers as an Emeritus Member, particularly as only the seventh Queenslander, is also quite special.”
Mayor John Brent said Mr Murphy’s leadership and experience were an asset to Council.
“Patrick is a very deserving recipient of this award which reflects his commitment, dedication and professionalism over many years and in this region particularly for more than 25 years.
“It also reflects the calibre of staff we have working at Council who contribute to improving the quality of life in our communities by providing safe and reliable community infrastructure such as roads, bridges and facilities.”
Mr Murphy has served as Council’s Director of Infrastructure Services since 2008 and was previously the Director of Works and Technical Services for the former Boonah Shire from 1997-2008. He started his career as a student engineer with the former Moreton Shire in 1974.
