Ashton B.

Experience

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  AuRico Gold Inc.

  Nov 2011 - Feb 2012

  Environmental / Community Vacation Student

  Key Responsibilities:- Bore Water Sampling using whale pump for purging and TPS-WP81 for measuring water pH, salinity, conductivity and temperature.- Groundwater sampling of tailings dam and other catchments using telescopic sampler and sample bottles.- Completing flora investigations within remediated and offset sites. This required surveying, data analysis, technical reporting and suggesting management plans.- Oversaw and observed contractors implementing new water bores.- High levels of decision-making was needed as I worked alone and reported back to the team.- Committing to the Workplace Health & Safety guidelines set by the company. Show less

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  Federal Court of Australia

  Apr 2013 - Oct 2014

  Court Officer / Casetrack Officer
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  Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy (Queensland)

  Jun 2015 - now

  Leading a team of 14, we deliver sustainable water resource management under the Water Act 2000 (Qld) in Queensland Murray Darling Basin catchments. Supervising a team responsible for water licensing, permitting and management of water resources in Queensland Murray Darling Basin catchments. Investigation and implementation of Water Plans in Queensland through licensing, permitting and active compliance.

  • Senior Project Officer

    Jan 2019 - now

  • Senior Natural Resources Officer

    Jan 2018 - Jan 2019

  • Natural Resources Officer

    Oct 2014 - Jan 2018

  • A/ Natural Resource Officer (National Water Compliance Framework)

    Jun 2015 - Jun 2016
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  Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water

  Mar 2022 - now

  Guiding the Water Entitlement Dealings South team within DRDMW, we navigate the regulatory landscape to ensure water licensing, management, and permitting in South East Queensland adhere to best practices and are driven by sound decision-making principles

  • Principal Water Officer

    Apr 2021 - now

  • A/ Manger

    Mar 2022 - Jul 2022