Experience

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  Department of agriculture and fisheries (queensland)

  Oct 2004 - May 2019

  Senior field officer

  Operating from within the Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol (QBFP), I ensured the effective operations of the patrol vessel “FLINDERS” and was involved in the management and coordination of the delivery of QBFP services throughout the district to ensure high compliance with rules and regulations to ensure both the safe use of waterways and the sustainability of our fisheries resources.The QBFP enforces fisheries and boating safety laws through surveillance and inspection, as well as undertaking related education with industry and community groups. State legislation includes the Fisheries Act, Transport Operation's (Marine Safety) Act and Marine Parks Act while Commonwealth legislation includes the Fisheries Management Act, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act and AMSA. Show less

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  Department of transport and main roads

  May 2019 - now

  Vessel traffic service operator (vtso)

  A person, suitably qualified, delegated by the Regional Harbour Master to monitor and provide information services to facilitate the safe movement of vessels and to give direction under the relevant provisions of the Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Act 1994.