1. The document discusses how engineers can use their broad range of skills developed in university and early career, such as problem solving, communication, project management, in community leadership roles. 2. It provides examples of the author's community leadership roles in various sports clubs and engineering organizations over several decades. 3. The author also held numerous career roles applying engineering skills in government positions overseeing areas like transport, health, and trade, and now serves as a politician, highlighting the transferable nature of an engineering education.