Simon Hammer

Simon Hammer is the Delivery Lead at Alluvium Group. Simon's passion lies in creating sustainability and resilience cities through the use of nature-based solutions, alternative water sources and community led decision making.

With training in law and engineering, he is a highly adaptable professional able to contribute to projects that span policy, regulation, strategy, planning, design and stakeholder engagement. He also has both public and private sector experience, having previously held leadership, policy and planning roles at a public water utility, state government water department and multiple consulting firms.

He is driven to make a difference and is an active member of the community. He's the co-founder of Our Future Cities, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to accelerating the transition to a sustainable future through collaboration and innovation. He previously supported the smart water sector in the Asia-Pacific region as Co-chair of the Smart Water Networks Forum (SWAN) Partnerships Group.

His volunteer work includes previous roles with the World Bank - Water and Sanitation Program (Zimbabwe), University of the Witwatersrand (South Africa), Conservation Volunteers Australia (NT), Engineers Without Borders (NT), Environmental Justice Australia (Vic), Australian Water Association (Vic) and Copenhagen Urban Lab (Denmark).

He is committed to deliver high-impact integrated water solutions that make a real difference.

He has been involved in several award-winning projects and was recognised as the National Young Water Professional of the Year in 2021 by the Australian Water Association for his work inspiring and driving a sustainable water future.