Circular Economy for Engineers

As an engineer, you play a vital role in Australia’s transition to a circular economy—but it can be hard to know how to take meaningful action.

This course will help you build the knowledge and tools to apply circular economy principles in your work, no matter your discipline.

You’ll explore practical strategies, proven metrics, and real-world examples to help you embed circular thinking into your projects and plans.

By the end, you’ll be equipped to contribute to more sustainable outcomes in your organisation and beyond.

Learning outcomes

• Identify opportunities for sustainability-focused change in your workplace.
• Apply circular economy metrics, including ISO standards, in real-world contexts.
• Access curated resources, case studies, and templates tailored to engineering roles.
• Strengthen your professional profile in an emerging area of strategic importance.
• Develop skills that align with industry, government, and organisational sustainability goals.
• Improve your ability to communicate the value of circular approaches to clients and stakeholders.
• Contribute to better resource efficiency, innovation, and environmental performance in your projects.

Is this course for you?

This course is ideal for engineers and technical professionals across disciplines who are interested in integrating circular economy principles into their work. It is particularly suited to those in roles involving strategy, design, project delivery, or sustainability.

It supports professionals from early to senior career stages who are looking to upskill, lead change, or influence circular economy outcomes within their organisation or sector.

Relevant roles include but are not limited to:

• Sustainability and Environmental Engineers
• Design Engineers (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, etc.)
• Project Engineers and Project Managers
• Systems Engineers
• Asset Managers
• Engineering Consultants
• Innovation or R&D Engineers
• Engineering Team Leaders or Technical Managers
• Strategic Planners (Engineering or Infrastructure)
• Operations or Maintenance Engineers
• Policy or Standards Advisors (Engineering-related)

Non-engineering roles this course is relevant to include:

• Architects
• Urban Planners
• Industrial Designers
• Construction Managers
• Procurement Specialists
• Sustainability Managers and Advisors
• Environmental Consultants
• Corporate Strategy and Innovation Leads
• Policy Analysts and Advisors
• Facility Managers and Asset Managers
• Operations Managers