Imagine Melbourne

Helen Millicer

Principal – One Planet Consulting
National President of ATA, Alternative Technology Association

Helen Millicer has depth and breadth on energy, materials, waste and water, and insightful perspectives on future directions for industry and society. Her consulting practice, One Planet Consulting, supports clients such as the ACT, NSW and Victorian Governments, local/regional groups and industry bodies on sustainability strategies, market research and effective program design. Helen is the National Recycling Strategy Manager for the Vinyl Council of Australia and an Expert Panel member for the Victorian Government’s $20 million New Energy Jobs Fund. In previous roles in government and industry, Helen has successfully led and been engaged in industry innovation, strategy planning, change management and communications. She is also a Director of the Loddon Mallee Waste and Resource Recovery Group and national President of the Alternative Technology Association, which advocates for sustainable living and liveable homes. Helen’s expertise is sought for radio, magazines, conferences and seminars and she presents for the UN Global Cities Program to visiting Chinese Government delegations on sustainable futures. She holds qualifications in business management from Monash University, carbon accounting from Swinburne University and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Helen has also won a number of scholarships and awards, the most recent being an international travelling Churchill Trust Fellowship on how Australia can shift to a more sustainable and circular economy.

Abbie McQueen

Principal Consultant — Energy Advisory, AECOM

Abbie is a strategy specialist who leads AECOM’s Energy Advisory team. She has 10 years of experience in the infrastructure industry, with a specific emphasis on the energy sector. Abbie has experience in regulatory reviews, strategic asset management and condition monitoring. She has a background in electrical engineering and has delivered technical roles on award-winning, major infrastructure projects across Australia. In 2011, Abbie steered her career towards management consulting, specialising within the infrastructure sector. Her current role combines her technical skills with her business and commercial acumen to provide pragmatic solutions for her clients. Her passion is delivering better outcomes through the development of capital planning processes, underpinned by financial analysis and risk-based prioritisation of project portfolios.