Event Overview

The Australian Tunnelling Society Young Members invites you to join Tim Parker, Chief Executive Officer of the High Speed Rail Authority, for an engaging discussion exploring the client’s perspective on bids, as well as the development and delivery of major infrastructure projects.

Drawing on more than 30 years of experience across Australia and Asia, including involvement in some of the region’s most significant and complex megaprojects, Tim will open the evening with a presentation titled Client’s Perspective on Bids. This will be followed by a moderated discussion and audience Q&A, offering attendees the opportunity to hear his experiences, perspectives and lessons from a career at the forefront of major transport and infrastructure delivery.

For professionals working across transport and infrastructure, this is a rare opportunity to hear directly from one of Australia’s most experienced infrastructure leaders and gain first-hand insights into bids from the client’s perspective, alongside broader considerations in developing and delivering major infrastructure projects.

Places are strictly limited to 80 attendees, with 40 places reserved for young members (35 years of age or under). Early registration is strongly encouraged to avoid disappointment.

This is a free, in-person-only event, and registration is essential.

Event Program

• 5:30 PM AEDT: Registration opens
• 6:00 PM AEDT: Presentation commences
• 6:30 PM AEDT: Moderated discussion and audience Q&A
• 7:15 PM AEDT: Networking
• 8:00 PM AEDT: Event concludes

About the Speaker

Tim Parker

Chief Executive Officer, High Speed Rail Authority

Tim Parker is the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Government’s High Speed Rail Authority responsible for leading the development of a national high speed rail network in Australia.

With more than 30 years of experience in mega projects in Asia and Australia, Tim brings to the role extensive leadership and project experience in developing and delivering complex infrastructure projects.

Tim was previously Head of Delivery for Australia’s biggest public transport project, Sydney Metro, from 2018 to 2024. In this role he provided leadership, strategy and governance across a portfolio of innovative automated metro rail projects, covering front-end development, delivery management, contract negotiation and contract management with a total value of more than AU$50 billion.

His other notable mega project experience includes Hong Kong International Airport, Epping to Chatswood Rail Link, Sydney’s new convention centre at Darling Harbour and Sydney’s NorthConnex road tunnel.

Event Moderator

Keith Bannerman

Director Tunnels, SYSTRA ANZ, ATS NSW Chapter Chairperson