Jock Richardson

Jock Richardson

Environmental Consultant (Cadetship)

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Environmental Science Professional

  • Education

    • Goulburn Valley Grammar School

      2002 - 2004
      Victorian Certificate of Education
    • La Trobe University

      2005 - 2010
      B.EnvSci (Hons) Geo-science, Water chemistry, Climate science

      Honours thesis: "Effect of climate change on groundwater within the Dilwyn Formation aquifer, south-western Victoria"

    • La Trobe University

      2005 - 2007
      Diploma of Languages Spanish Language and Literature
  • Experience

    • Earth Systems

      Nov 2007 - Dec 2007
      Environmental Consultant (Cadetship)
    • Murray Irrigation Limited

      Jan 2008 - Feb 2008
      Environmental Officer (Cadetship)
    • URS Australia Pty Ltd

      Sept 2011 - Sept 2013
      Graduate Hydrogeologist / Environmental Scientist

      While working at URS, I gained professional experience in a range of environmental projects, including hydrogeological risk assessments and contaminated environmental site assessments. This work included environmental sampling at contaminated sites, landfill gas and air quality monitoring, environmental drilling and bore installation, data collation and analysis, and technical report writing. I was also involved in client and sub-contractor communication and have on-site experience in health and safety supervision. Show less

    • Goulburn-Murray Water

      Nov 2013 - now

      Responsibilities included: - Prepare and administer work packages, including contract documentation (where applicable) for procurement of services and materials, for decommissioning and construction works;- Coordinate the preparation of the decommissioning works program in consultation with the Team Manager - Decommissioning, including monitoring of the program to ensure that completion of works meets delivery timelines;- Ensuring compliance with contract specifications, OH&S and environmental management requirements and assessment of contractor progress payment claims, ensuring satisfactory cost, time, quality and risk management outcomes;- Provision of accurate, detailed and timely information to support regular reporting mechanisms;- Engagement with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate construction and decommissioning activities. Show less Responsibilities included:- With limited supervision, provide technical support to the Connections Group to en-sure that all components of the Modernisation project are implemented efficiently within operational and budgetary constraint;- Within defined guidelines, work with other units within GMW for the completion of agreed works to meet requirements;- Liaise with external stakeholders for technical advice and information transfer;- Prepare legal agreements, provide advice on business cases, and undertake land title searches;- Manage databases, produce data reports, and monitor budgets to ensure projects are delivered within budget; and- Develop and maintain professional working relationship with internal and external stakeholders. Show less

      • Senior Groundwater & Streams Officer

        Apr 2016 - now
      • Project Officer - Decommissioning (Connections Project)

        Jan 2016 - Mar 2016
      • Technical Support Officer (Connections Project)

        Nov 2013 - Dec 2015
    • Mes Amours Boutique

      Jun 2018 - now
      Retail Assistant

      Family business

    • Lurg Cattle Co.

      May 2022 - now
      Farm Hand

      Family business

    • Murray-Darling Basin Authority

      Feb 2024 - now
      Snr Policy Officer - Government Relations - Basin Plan Review
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Working with Children Check

      Service Victoria
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Secretary

      Issued by Tatura Table Tennis Association - Tatura, VIC on Apr 2021
      Tatura Table Tennis Association - Tatura, VICAssociated with Jock Richardson
    • Committee Member

      Issued by Goulburn Murray Landcare Network on Sept 2023
      Goulburn Murray Landcare NetworkAssociated with Jock Richardson
    • Member, OHS Adviser - Committee of Management

      Issued by Tatura Children's Centre Inc. - Tatura, VIC on Nov 2019
      Tatura Children's Centre Inc. - Tatura, VICAssociated with Jock Richardson
    • Secretary

      Issued by Northern Darts Association - Reservoir, VIC on Jul 2011
      Northern Darts Association - Reservoir, VICAssociated with Jock Richardson
    • Community Volunteer - Benalla Unit

      Issued by Victoria State Emergency Service on Oct 2003
      Victoria State Emergency ServiceAssociated with Jock Richardson