Transport Modelling Network Committee Guide 

Welcome 

Congratulations on joining the Transport Modelling Network (TMN) Committee within the Transport Professionals Association (formerly AITPM). The TMN is dedicated to cultivating and catering for the interest knowledge and expertise of transport and land use modelling across Australia. 

This page aims to equip new committee members with the information they need to contribute fully as volunteers. Transport Professionals Association's (TPA) volunteer culture is highly valued and offers members significant opportunities to develop and maintain lasting friendships and strong professional networks. 

The hard work and dedication of members who volunteer their time to serve on the Board of Directors, the Transport Modelling Network, State Branch Committees, the National Conference Committee and Emerging Professionals Network contributes to our Vision for a sustainable, efficient, accessible and safe transport system.  

The volunteers contribute to growing a strong, connected and supportive community of practitioners to enhance the resilience and capacity of the industry. Collaboration influences better outcomes, and our capability is enhanced through sharing and developing knowledge and experience. 

Volunteer Expectations  

Being a member of the TMN Committee is a great opportunity to engage within the industry, build connections, to grow your experience and to give back to your professional community, but it also involves a level of personal and professional commitment. 

• It is expected that you will attend and actively contribute to all monthly committee meetings (either in person or virtually) or will give reasonable notice if unable to attend. 
• Each committee member should be responsible for, or involved in, the organisation of at least one technical or networking event each year. 
• Committee members are also encouraged to engage in activities that promote our profile and the transport community, including engaging with members and external stakeholders. This may include attending events (TPA or external events), activities with stakeholders such as local universities, or workshops with government and/or other industry and professional bodies. 
• Committee members may also be involved in seeking sponsorship for our activities and in promoting memberships and subscriptions. 

Orientation Checklist for New Committee Members 

✅ Read the TMN Terms of Reference 

The TMN’s Terms of Reference is a Board approved document. The Board of Directors manages the affairs of the Institute in conformity with the Constitution, which provides for the establishment of Branches to aid in the administration of the business of the Institute.  

The Terms of Reference guide the operation of TMN and they are reviewed by the Board from time to time to ensure currency of content and consistency with our Constitution, Laws, and current policies. 

✅ Read and agree to the Transport Modelling Code of Conduct 

Committee members should familiarise themselves and act in accordance with the TPA Transport Modelling Code of Conduct.   

This Code of Conduct has been developed to maintain a positive working environment, to protect the reputation and welfare of individual members, to protect the Institute’s brand and reputation and to provide members with guidance on ethical conduct and their obligations when acting on behalf of the Institute. 

The Code addresses personal conduct, accountability, record keeping and the use of information.  

✅ Understand the TMN Committee Structure 

The Transport Modelling Network (TMN) is a national committee which is composed of elected representatives from every state and territory in Australia. 

✅ Commit to attending TMN Committee Meetings 

Branch Committee should ideally meet between February and December each year and no less than four (4) times a year. The committee can meet via electronic means, including video or phone conference. The Branch Charter contains full details of the conduct of meetings. 

✅ Understand and commit to TMN Committee processes 

Volunteers are busy professionals. To provide certainty the TMN Committee sets a calendar of meetings well in advance and the Secretary in consultation with the office bearers circulates an agenda for each meeting. It is important that all Committee members study the agenda prior to the meeting to ensure they can make an informed contribution to discussions at the meeting. 

The Secretary takes minutes of these meetings including clearly stated decisions and action items, including recording who is responsible for each.  Progress and/or completion of these action items are addressed as the first order of business at the next meeting. 

Committee minutes and other documentation are TPA records and should be maintained accordingly. 

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 

Volunteering with us is intended to be a positive and rewarding experience, and we support and encourage diverse and inclusive committees. Where any committee member has specific needs to support their access to and inclusion in any committee or our activities, we encourage that member (or other members of the committee) to advise their Branch President or the TPA staff of that need so that we can support their successful inclusion and involvement with Transport Professionals Association.