It's that time of year again!

All EIANZ members in Victoria are invited to the 2026 Victorian Division Committee Annual General Meeting to be held on Tuesday 18 August 2026 at the Arup Sky Park, 1 Melbourne Quarter, 699 Collins St, Docklands VIC 3008

The AGM formalities will be followed by a presentation from Scott Tonkin, from Eden Futures on the The Future Environmental Professional.

Presentation on “The Future Environmental Professional”

Environmental management has changed significantly over the past 25 years. Once largely centred on impact assessment, compliance, approvals, monitoring and incident response, the role of the environmental practitioner is now expanding into a broader strategic function. Our attention is shifting towards the response to climate risk, nature related pressures, digital transformation, regulatory reform, community expectations and organisational resilience.

Looking ahead, the environmental practitioner of the future will need to be more adaptive and influential. Over the next 10, 20 years and beyond, the profession is likely to shift further toward strategic risk advisory, systems thinking and integration, data enabled decision making, stakeholder trust, and the ability to respond to risks and opportunities that are not yet fully understood.

The presentation will provide you with:

✅ Insights into the changing role of the environmental practitioner over the past 25 years

✅ The key pressures shaping environmental management today, including climate risk, nature, digital tools, regulation and stakeholder expectations

✅ What the environmental practitioner might look like in the future to continue adding value

✅ How macro trends may reshape environmental decision making

✅ The skills, mindsets and capabilities practitioners will need, to remain relevant, credible and influential

About the Speaker:

Scott Tonkin, is a Principal in Environmental Sustainability and Director of Eden Future with extensive experience gained over the last 20 years in operational delivery and major infrastructure projects focused on strategy, environmental sustainability and land conservation. He has designed and led various strategies including Environmental Sustainability, Wastewater Management, and ESG Transformation to achieve emission reductions, minimise environmental impacts and pollution, and create sustainable and resilient operations. Scott has worked in various senior roles covering national and international jurisdictions across private and public sectors within transport, major infrastructure, agribusiness, manufacturing, food production, resources and energy.

Want to join the Victorian Division Committee?

Becoming more involved with EIANZ through your local committee is a fantastic opportunity to develop new skills, connect with your peers, and advance your career development.

Committee members propose and organise events and activities for VIC division members and participate in national calls for feedback on environmental issues and submissions. Typically, the committee meets for one hour 8-10 times per year in addition to the AGM. The Division are always looking for new people and ideas to bring to the committee!

Coming along to the AGM is a great way to find out more about being on the committee and you will have the opportunity to officially join the committee at the AGM if you are interested.

AGM format

The format of the evening will feature the formal AGM proceedings, confirmation of the 2024 draft minutes, and councillor's reports. Note event is in person only. If you are an EIANZ member and unable to attend please provide a proxy form so another member can vote on your behalf.

• View the Agenda →
• Download the 2026 Nomination form →
• Download the 2026 Proxy form →
• View the Draft Minutes from the 2025 AGM →