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Personal profile
Biography
Paul Satur is an early career environmental and social science researcher and practitioner with the Centre for Water Sensitive Cities as part of the Monash Sustainable Development Institute. His role is to provide the research, training and influence necessary to support the ongoing transitions of urban and semi-urban communities to sustainable, liveable, productive and resilient water sensitive futures.
Paul has had extensive experience with the Water Sensitive Cities approach, having recently completed a doctoral thesis entitled Social Inequality and Water Sensitive Cities in Australia, within the School of Social Sciences (Monash University) and the Cooperative Research Centre for Water Sensitive Cities (CRCWSC). Paul’s research has formed part of the major outputs of program A2.1 Understanding Societal Processes to achieve Water Sensitive Cities within the CRCWSC and has helped guide the development of the Water Sensitive Cities Index Tool.
With a background in Environmental management Paul possesses over 10 years’ experience in the integrated urban water management/ natural resource management sector, having particular expertise in the development, delivery and review of stakeholder engagement, education and capacity building programs and initiatives. He has worked at both strategic and on-ground levels in multifaceted programs and research projects with organisations including The Cooperative Research Centre for Water Sensitive Cites, Melbourne Water, Monash and Melbourne University, The Central Coastal Board and The Cardinia Shire Council.
Paul continues to work effectively in spaces that present complex socio-institutional and socio-ecological challenges for the continued development of sustainable systems. He has recently established the Our Future Cities Program, which has sought to foster a community of practice, build capacities and promote opportunities for diverse voices to help shape the future sustainability, liveability and resilience outcomes of our cities. To find out more, head to www.ourfuturecities.org.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Environmental Management, Integrated Coastal Management, Bachelor (Honours), Western Port: to Develop or Conserve?, Deakin University
28 Feb 2006 → 11 Nov 2009
Award Date: 11 Nov 2009
External positions
Co-Founder Our Future Cities, Our Future Cities Inc
1 Aug 2017 → …
PhD Candidate/ Researcher, CRC for Water Sensitive Cities Ltd
1 Aug 2013 → 2 Feb 2018
Integrated Marine and Coastal Policy Officer, Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) (Victoria)
2 Apr 2010 → 28 Jan 2011
Waterways and Land Officer/ Community Engagement and Capacity Building Specialist, Melbourne Water Corporation (MWC) (trading as Melbourne Water) (Victoria)
2 Feb 2010 → 3 Feb 2018
Environment and Heritage Officer, Cardinia Shire Council
1 Nov 2007 → 2 Mar 2009
Research area keywords
- Integrated Water Management
- Sustainable Development
- Social Inequalities
- Social Inclusion
- Cities
- Social Ecology
- Social-Ecological Systems
- Social Science
- Environmental management
- Sociology
- Environment
- Liveability
- Resilience
- Natural Resource Management
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 13 Finished
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IP1.03 Sustainable People-Environment Interactions
Satur, P. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Flies, E. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Harriden, K. (Chief Investigator (CI))
University of New South Wales (UNSW)
1/04/23 → 31/03/24
Project: Research
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Development of a Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for the Yarra Protection Activities
Werbeloff, L., Mendoza Alcantara, A., Smith, L., Satur, P. & Densham, A.
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) (Victoria)
1/12/21 → 29/06/22
Project: Research
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Developing Melbourne Water's Community Focussed Diversity and Inclusion Lens for Enhanced Liveability Outcomes
Satur, P., O'Bryan, K., Muir, C., Bragge, P. & Francis, N.
Melbourne Water Corporation (MWC) (trading as Melbourne Water) (Victoria)
29/06/21 → 30/06/22
Project: Research
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Economic abuse and water utilities: exploring victim-survivor experiences in Victoria
Venville, E., Batagol, B. & Satur, P., Oct 2023, In: University of New South Wales Law Journal. 46, 3, p. 1004-1038 35 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Opportunities and challenges of tackling Scope 3 “Indirect” emissions from residential hot water
Kenway, S. J., Pamminger, F., Yan, G., Hall, R., Lam, K. L., Skinner, R., Olsson, G., Satur, P. & Allan, J., 1 Dec 2023, In: Water Research X. 21, 4 p., 100192.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile6 Citations (Scopus) -
Discussion Paper: A Sustainable Development Goals Framework for Driving Sustainability Outcomes for Urban Water Utilities
Satur, P. & Skinner, R., Dec 2020, Melbourne Vic Australia: Water Services Association of Australia. 110 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned Report › Other
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Integrated Water Management: Principles and Best Practice for Water Utilities
Skinner, R. & Satur, P., Oct 2020, Melbourne Vic Australia: Water Services Association of Australia. 179 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned Report › Research
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Social inequality and water use in Australian cities: the social gradient in domestic water use
Satur, P. & Lindsay, J., 2020, In: Local Environment. 25, 5, p. 351-364 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
23 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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2019 Victorian Young Water Professional of the Year
Satur, P. (Recipient), 7 Dec 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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2020 Australian Young Water Professional of the Year
Satur, P. (Recipient), 25 Jun 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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2021 Stormwater Australia Award for Excellence in Policy and Education
Satur, P. (Recipient), 15 Apr 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Best Conference Paper, 2016 AWA young Water Professionals Conference, Sydney.
Satur, P. (Recipient), 16 Feb 2016
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Stormwater Victoria Award for Excellence in Policy and Education
Satur, P. (Recipient), 5 Dec 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
- 2 Contribution to conference
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Twenty-third International Conference on Diversity in Organizations, Communities & Nations
Paul Satur (Speaker), Katie O'Bryan (Speaker), Paul Kellner (Speaker) & Joanna Cain (Speaker)
22 Jun 2023 → 23 Jun 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Urban Affairs Association Annual Conference
Paul Satur (Speaker) & Jo Lindsay (Speaker)
18 Mar 2016Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
Press/Media
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Water management: tapping into a new way of thinking to benefit everyone
21/03/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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It Did Actually Rain In Australia On Monday But We Should Still Be Worried
13/11/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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Dr Paul Satur Interview on ABC Central West - 10 October 2019
10/10/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Profile/Interview
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Cross-sector collaboration the key to achieving SDGs
18/03/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Profile/Interview
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City water restrictions hurt our most vulnerable – especially women
22/11/18
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature