Scott Castle

Scott Castle

General Manager

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location of Scott CastlePort Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia

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  • About me

    Conservation Manager at Koala Conservation Australia Inc

  • Education

    • James Cook University

      2015 - 2015
      Bachelor of Science (BSc) Honours Zoology 2A
    • James Cook University

      2011 - 2014
      Bachelor of Science (BSc) Zoology, Ecology and Conservation
  • Experience

    • The Chair Doctor

      Aug 2000 - Jul 2006
      General Manager

      I managed this small business in Sydney CBD until the owner sold the business. I started in deliveries and was promoted to Office Manager and then General Manager in 2002. Key responsibilities:• Managing retail store, administration team, mechanic and drivers (6 people)• Sales and marketing• Service and refurbishment• Overseeing deliveries• Purchasing and outsourcing • Budget management

    • Austube / LCL Manufacturing

      Jul 2006 - Sept 2010
      Distribution Manager

      I was responsible for developing procedures and sourcing materials for packaging and distribution of custom-made architectural tubelighting for a rapidly expanding lighting manufacturer:Key responsibilities:• People management (team of 12)• Procurement• Reviewing supplier agreements• Procedure development• Agent, electrical wholesaler and contractor liaison • Project managing large contracts (international and state govt)• Relationship management with sales and production teams• Complaint resolution• Occupational Health and Safety Officer, and First Aid Show less

    • BSc (Hons) James Cook University

      Jan 2011 - Oct 2015
      Graduate Research Student

      I have completed a BSc Honours degree in zoology, researching insectivorous bat communities in mangroves and estuaries of North Queensland.

    • Koala Preservation Society Australia Inc

      Jan 2017 - Oct 2020
      Assistant Clinical Director
    • Koala Preservation Society of NSW Inc

      Jan 2017 - Oct 2020
      Assistant Clinical Director
    • Koala Conservation Australia

      Oct 2020 - now
      Conservation Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Mastering Project Management

      Australian Institute of Management
      Sept 2024
      View certificate certificate
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Microbat surveys

      Issued by Hinchinbrook Wetlands Alliance on Jul 2015
      Hinchinbrook Wetlands AllianceAssociated with Scott Castle
    • Volunteer / Team Leader

      Issued by Koala Hospital Port Macquarie on Jun 2016
      Koala Hospital Port MacquarieAssociated with Scott Castle
    • Microbat surveys

      Issued by James Cook University - Centre for Tropical Biodiversity & Climate Change on Jun 2015
      James Cook University - Centre for Tropical Biodiversity & Climate ChangeAssociated with Scott Castle