Experience

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  Department for environment and heritage, sa

  Jan 2009 - Aug 2010

  Scientific officer – “habitat ecologist- bushland recovery”

  In this role I worked as part of a skilled, multidisciplinary team to deliver the Threatened Species and Habitat Recovery program funded through Caring for our Country, reporting to the Australian Government. My role, as Habitat Ecologist- Bushland Recovery, entailed a specific on-ground ecology component, flora and fauna surveys, community engagement and education. It included the preparation, writing and implementation of Regional Action Plans, Weed Action Plans and recovery actions for 10 species of threatened flora and fauna and 2 ecological communities. Core responsibilities included engaging, advising and overseeing landholder projects in ecologically beneficial clearance offsets, ecological land management practice design and implementation including ecological burning, compliance with environmental laws (i.e. EPBC Act 1999) and relationship building with land and stakeholders to bolster and increase the positive outcomes of the project.I also received additional training and qualifications through the role, including Bush Fire Fighting through which I became an A-rated fire fighter in SA, Defensive Driving, Four-Wheel Driving and Chemcert, which enabled me to purchase and deploy level 7 chemicals for specific on-ground projects such as rabbit and fox control in ecologically sensitive locations. Show less

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  South east natural resources management board

  Aug 2010 - Apr 2011

  Partnerships for better natural resources management officer

  As a member of the Strategic Communications and Partnerships team, I managed the pilot “Partnerships for Better NRM” project, as well as the Annual Review of the Board’s Business Plan and the design/printing and dissemination of the Regional NRM Plan. As these three projects were separate in their delivery, I have outlined them separately below.The Partnerships for Better NRM project had the following 5 components:1. Partnerships- through which I engaged with new and existing partners to ensure best practice management of the region’s natural resources;2. Proactive Funding- whereby I was required to proactively seek funding opportunities for the region’s priority projects;3. Research- for which I was required to ensure the region’s research priorities were recorded and addressed by all natural resources managers through working collaboratively with other agencies, departments and groups;4. Sponsorship- for which I held a small budget to provide sponsorship to community NRM related projects or activities; and5. Strategic Influence- which required I ensured the region’s voice was heard at both State and Federal level e.g. South Australian State Strategic Plan.Annual Review of the Board’s Business Plan:As part of the Strategic Communications and Partnerships team I helped develop the NRM Board’s Business Plan for 2011-12 for adoption by the Minister for Environment and Conservation, including extensive community and stakeholder consultation. This work was completed in line with the Natural Resources Management Act 2004.Design and Printing of the Regional NRM Plan:I was required to finalise the Regional NRM Plan for printing and dissemination, including editing and scientific referencing (Harvard system), developing the design and layout in consultation with a graphic designer, ordering printing, organising promotion and dissemination of the Plan through an official launch with the head of DENR and the General Manager of the Board. Show less

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  Delta electricity

  May 2011 - Dec 2011

  Environment officer

  My employment with Delta Electricity was as a contractor through Skilled Engineering, based at Mt Piper Power Station. My role as a member of the Environment/Western team encompassed the following:- Project management, including the Water Management Licence Annual Compliance Report for 2010-11, Construction Environmental Management Plan and annual auditing requirements for Kerosene Vale Ash Repository Stage 2 operations, preparing the RFQ document for Delta’s Land Management Plan and engaging the successful consultant to complete the works, and planning for revegetation trials and rehabilitation of key areas;- Daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly water reporting duties to ensure Delta’s continued compliance with its Water Management Licence;- Working within the bounds of various Acts of Legislation, Regulations, Australian Standards, and international guidelines, with particular regard to the Protection of the Environment Operations Act, the Environment and Biodiversity Conservation Act, the Contaminated Lands Act, and the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act.- Liaising with and submitting strategic documents to government departments including the NSW Office of Water, Department of Planning and Infrastructure, Office of Environment and Heritage, Lithgow City Council, Sydney Catchment Authority and the EPA;- Liaising with stakeholders including NSW Office of Water (IQQM development, licensing, data), OEH (species distribution and community profiles), State Water, Centennial Coal and Forests NSW; - Working as part of the key projects team/steering committee with Delta administrators and principal site contractors to organise and deliver projects (e.g. the Construction Environmental Management Plan for KVAR Stage 2 operations); and- GIS and mapping, stakeholder/contractor meetings, job specific training, document record keeping and filing, invoicing, website maintenance, raising purchase requisitions, work orders and specialised equipment orders. Show less

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  Bathurst regional council

  Jan 2012 - Nov 2013

  Environment and technical services officer

  Through my role as ETSO with Council, I conducted Reviews of Environmental Factors for the Department of Engineering Services works program, assisted with the management of the Willow Replacement Program, including re-writing the Guidelines for this program to incorporate extensive background information and research on this Weed of National Significance, and commenced the preparation of an Environmental Management Plan for whole of Council through Council's Water and Waste section.I also project managed the NSW EPA funded Wood Smoke Reduction Program from April til the end of October, working closely with a number of stakeholders to reduce air pollution across the Bathurst region.Prior to this, I was engaged by Council as an environmental Authorised Officer, and as a member of the Environment team in the Environment Planning and Building Services Department with Council, my duties were many and varied. Responsibilities included, but were not limited to, the following:- Designing flora and fauna survey Request for Quotation/Project Brief documents, e.g. for the proposed pipeline routes from Chifley Dam to the Bathurst Water Filtration Plant and significant road upgrades;- Coordinating invasive species management strategies and programs of works for strategic plans of management, e.g. for Blayney Road Common;- Delivering Council’s environmental education and community engagement program;- Authorised Officer duties under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act, including compliance activities and working closely with the EPA;- Influencing the strategies and management plans of Council’s stakeholders and partners including other government agencies; - Issuing devolved grants to landholders including the Land Improvement Awards;- Designing, planning and organising the ‘Biodiversity in your Backyard’ seminar and workshop with Angus Stewart from Gardening Australia as part of the BOD ‘Inspiring and Integrating Change’ project held in September 2012. Show less

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  The environmental factor

  May 2014 - now

  Company director

  As Director of TEF, I ensure our team promotes ecologically sustainable development.We are passionate about helping guide our clients through environmental legislation and stakeholder approvals processes. We help avoid, mitigate and offset impacts to the environment, which in turn reduces time and costs associated with ‘green tape’ whilst prioritising the protection of biodiversity.The Environmental Factor is a Local Government Panel approved contractor for Professional Environmental Consulting Services; we work closely with government authorities and agencies daily to help our clients achieve the positive outcomes they are looking for.We provide services in:- Environmental Impact Assessments including Reviews of Environmental Factors, Statements of Environmental Effects- Planning Approvals- Grant funding applications- Conservation projects on private land- Ecological investigation and Biodiversity Assessment Reports (BSSARs, BDARs and BARs)- Threatened species surveys and reporting- Koala Assessment Reports and Management Plans- Environmental Site Management services, including site inspections and reporting- Stakeholder engagement and agency liaison consulting Show less

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  Parkes shire council

  Jun 2014 - Jan 2020

  Environmental specialist

  The Environmental Factor were on board working closely with Parkes Shire Council through the Parkes Water Supply Scheme and Sewage Treatment System upgrade projects since completion of the concept design phase in mid-2014. TEF provided environmental guidance regarding approvals, agency liaison and licenses, community engagement, design development and site investigation. TEF integrated into the project management team at Parkes in order to drive the environmental aspects of Council’s projects from within, to see each aspect move efficiently through to approval and sign-off. As an external part of the Project Management Office, TEF helped ensure Council’s goals for Ecologically Sustainable Development were at the forefront for these significant infrastructure upgrade projects, through ensuring best practice environmental investigation, management and appropriate protection measures were considered – both as a vital part of the planning process, and consequently implemented by Council’s appointed contractors. In the first three years, TEF produced five Major Works Reviews of Environmental Factors for the project, and several addenda, two of which were released for public exhibition in early 2015 as part of a comprehensive stakeholder engagement process. TEF helped run several workshops, both with community and agency stakeholders as part of project development, and assisted Council with secondary approvals and licencing. http://www.envirofact.com.au/parkes-water-treatment-plant/In 2017/18 TEF completed the REF process for the Parkes Recycled Water Scheme Phase 2 works, and remained on board with PSC in an advisory role on Council's Expert Panel throughout the construction phase, to provide Environmental Management Support Services (EMSS). TEF has been closely involved in Parkes's endeavour to achieve a high sustainability rating through the Infrastructure Sustainably Council of Australia (ISCA) in the categories of Ecology, Heritage and Innovation. Show less

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  Bathurst wholefood co-operative

  Oct 2019 - Nov 2022

  Member board of directors

  The Bathurst Wholefood Co-op services regional community volunteers and like-minded individuals who are interested in local, fresh and organic produce and sustainable products. The BWC provides healthy food for healthy people, for a healthier environment.