Q&A with Andre Mambo from Monash

After a three-month work placement at IWN, Monash student Andre Mambo is inspired to work in the water sector. Here’s a short Q&A with Andre about his experience.

WHAT ARE YOU STUDYING AT MONASH?

I’m in the Monash College Professional Pathways program. It’s all about developing workplace readiness in graduates.

WHAT MADE YOU PUT UP YOUR HAND FOR A WORK PLACEMENT WITH IWN?

I felt that the work IWN conducts is in line with the path I hope my career can follow, and it was a great opportunity to get a first real look into the industry.

WHAT WERE THE HIGHLIGHTS OF YOUR TIME WITH US?

• Attending the AWA VIC/IWN conference and getting to network with other young water professionals

• Being engaged with some high value work in the biosolids department

• Morning catchups with the team, which were open welcoming discussions

• Interacting with people from a wide range of professional backgrounds and gaining insight into different aspects of the water industry

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN THE WATER SECTOR?

Yes, I am attracted most by the prospect of working within the hydraulic engineering sector; spillways, dams and reservoirs but I would also be interested in work related to water treatment facilities and the supply of fresh water.

IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU’D LIKE TO SHARE?

I would just like to show my appreciation to everyone who guided me through the past 12 weeks and wish them all the best. I have really enjoyed this experience and can’t wait to take all the knowledge I’ve gained with me to my next role.