Kate Berg

Education Officer

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Timeline
About me
Climate Change Action and Environment Leader
Education
- RMIT University
  2009 - 2011
  Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Environmental Science
- International WaterCentre
  2019 - 2020
  Leadership Program Leadership
Experience
- Melbourne Water
  Sept 2008 - May 2011
  Education Officer
- Barwon Water
  Nov 2010 - Feb 2011
  Technical Officer (Vacation Position)
- Western Water
  May 2011 - Oct 2016
  Renewable Resources Officer
  Water Quality Offsets FrameworkDevelopment and business wide implementation of Western Water’s EPA approved Health and Environmental Management Plan (HEMP)Development of Site Management Plans (SMPs) to manage health and environmental risks associated with recycled water use Stakeholder engagement with EPA, Victorian Water Industry, Regional Development Victoria, DEPI, Local councils, regional landholders, agricultural customers and land developers.
- Australian Water Association
  Jan 2012 - Jan 2017
  Young Water Professionals Committee (Co-President)
- GHD
  Jan 2013 - Apr 2013
  Environmental Scientist (Secondment)
- Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning
  Jan 2015 - Oct 2016
  Project Management Officer Water Plan (secondment)
  My key role in the Water Plan team has involved coordinating the production of the Discussion Paper and the Final Plan. I have led the project and resource planning, procurement and management of contractors, supported the Project Control Board and various other stakeholder bodies involved. I have also been actively involved in facilitating stakeholder and community involvement in various engagement activities, including statewide workshops and targeted one-on-one discussions with key stakeholders. Show less
- City of Melbourne
  Nov 2016 - Jan 2022
  Adapting the City of Melbourne to survive and thrive through the impacts of climate change by leading the delivery of the Climate Change Adaptation Strategy Refresh and Total Watermark Strategy.
  - Climate Change Adaptation Lead
    Nov 2020 - Jan 2022
  - Senior Sustainability Officer - Climate Change Adaptation
    Dec 2018 - Nov 2020
  - Sustainability Officer
    Nov 2016 - Dec 2018
- Resilient Melbourne
  Aug 2017 - Jan 2019
  Integrated Water Management Action Project Lead
- Southern Rural Water
  Jan 2022 - now
  Manager Environment and Climate Adaptation
Licenses & Certifications
- Certificate in Water Leadership - Excellence
  Griffith University
  Jan 2020
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