Pump Industry details two key leadership changes at Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) and River Murray South Australia.
Goulburn-Murray Water
GMW managing director Charmaine Quick is finishing up at the end of July 2026 after seven-and-a-half years at the helm of Australia’s largest rural water corporation.
Quick has overseen significant GMW milestones, including the delivery of major water efficiency projects, an organisational restructure, and guided the corporation through floods, COVID-19, earthquakes and Federal Government water buybacks.
“It has been an immense privilege to serve as Managing Director of GMW,” Quick said.
“I am deeply thankful to the board for their guidance and to our dedicated staff for their commitment and passion. Together, we have achieved significant milestones that have strengthened our organisation and benefited the communities we serve.”
GMW chair Justin Hanney, appointed himself in October, paid tribute to Quick.
“As our first female managing director, she has made history and set a powerful example for future leaders,” he said. “Her vision, integrity, and commitment will leave a lasting legacy, and she hands over an organisation in great shape for the future.
“We also recognise her remarkable three decades of advocacy and promotion within Victoria’s water sector, which have enriched both our organisation and the wider community.”
GMW will commence a comprehensive search for its next managing director shortly.
River Murray South Australia
Leading environmental and water lawyer Dr Emma Carmody has become the commissioner of the River Murray in South Australia.
She is recognised for her understanding of the environmental challenges facing the Murray-Darling Basin along with the legal frameworks that govern it.
Carmody, who will play a key role in upcoming reviews of the Basin Plan and Federal Water Act 2007, was appointed as part of the South Australian Government’s commitment to restoring the health of the River Murray, Lower Lakes and Coorong.
Carmody will take over from inaugural commissioner Richard Beasley SC, who oversaw the Water Amendment (Restoring our River) Bill 2023, which delivered more time and options to recover the final 450 gigalitres negotiated under the Basin Plan.
South Australian Minister for Climate, Environment and Water Lucy Hood said Carmody will be a “powerful advocate” for restoring the health of the Basin.
“Her extensive background in water law and governance, environmental expertise and location will help ensure upstream states take notice that we are serious about securing the full delivery of the Basin Plan,” she said.
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