Jacobs at Ozwater
As sponsor of the Director’s Forum, Jacobs will lead critical industry discussions at Ozwater ‘26 in Brisbane
Climate change, population growth and emerging contaminants are placing increasing pressure on water systems, making it more complex than ever to deliver safe, reliable and sustainable services.
Jacobs works with clients to navigate this complexity, combining global expertise with real-world insight to deliver customized, innovative solutions across the full water cycle. From water supplies and treatment to flood resilience, water resource recovery, reuse and conveyance — we protect communities, industries and the environment, giving them sustainable water resources to thrive.
From May 26-28, our leaders and technical experts will be sharing how we’re solving complex water challenges, from advanced treatment and emerging contaminants to circular approaches and climate resilience at Ozwater ’26.
Join us and see how we’re shaping the future of water.
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Connect with our experts at Ozwater'26
We're presenting at multiple sessions at Australia's premier water event.
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Meet our presenters
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Director of Operations, Water, Australia and New Zealand -
Regional Solutions Director, Water Infrastructure, Australia and New Zealand -
Civil Engineer -
Senior Principal Environmental Scientist -
Senior Associate Infrastructure Strategy Engineer -
Water Network Modeller -
Senior Associate Civil Engineer -
Principal Process Engineer -
Technical Director Wastewater, Australia and New Zealand -
Senior Associate Consultant, Climate Resilience and Adaptation
Leading industry dialogue at the Director’s Forum
This year at Ozwater we’re sponsoring the Directors Forum — an exclusive, invitation-only session for board directors across the Australian Water Association’s network. Jacobs’ Kate Simmonds will facilitate this year’s forum, “The water transition: governing risk, productivity and resilience,” bringing together utility leaders to examine how governance models must evolve in response to mounting pressures across the water industry.
From affordability constraints and aging assets to climate impacts and shifting community expectations, the discussion will explore how utilities can recalibrate risk appetite and enable more adaptive, forward-looking decision-making to steward a resilient and sustainable water future.
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Redefining risk for a more complex water future
Jacobs Director of Operations, Water, Australia and New Zealand, Kate Simmonds shares her perspective on why governance and risk models must evolve to keep pace with a changing operating environment ahead of Director’s Forum at Ozwater ’26.
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The water sector is at an inflection point, as the pace and scale of change challenge traditional ways of operating. Governance must evolve to redefine how risk is understood and managed, enabling more resilient, future-ready systems.
Director of Operations, Water, Australia and New Zealand
years solving complex water challenges across the full water cycle globally.
ranked firm in Sewer & Waste, Wastewater Treatment, Sanitary & Storm Sewers by ENR.
ENR top 500 design firm.
Delivering across the full water cycle
Solutions that strengthen communities and safeguard the environment.
