Kate Berg

Kate Berg

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  • 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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