Quinton Dell

Experience

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  CSIRO

  Nov 1997 - Mar 2002

  Marine / Aquaculture Scientist (inc. Postgrad Study)

  Diverse science roles in marine ecology, fisheries and aquaculture research. This included practical applied science, extensive fieldwork and scientific trials.

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  QDPI (QDAF)

  Mar 2002 - Jan 2003

  Fisheries Scientist

  Fisheries research work in the Torres Straight Prawn Trawl Fishery to investigate potential solutions to fishing operations and gear modifications to help address sustainability targets and reduce environmental impacts

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  CSIRO

  Jan 2003 - Aug 2012

  Marine Ecologist

  Marine Ecologist - Core work areas while at CSIRO and QDPI (Fisheries):•Research: trials and implementation of new techniques to reduce impacts on the environment and help address sustainability objectives; Multi-disciplinary teams involving stakeholders, scientists and federal government environment / management agencies.•Investigating environmental impacts: through coordinated ecological research in partnership with government management and industry stakeholders. Investigations for biology/ecology/distribution studies; and anthropogenic use of the environment. Show less

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  VenturePro Pty Ltd

  Dec 2012 - Dec 2014

  Consultant (Grants and Funding)

  As an associate at VenturePro, I worked closely with clients to help develop and prepare funding submissions, research key requirements for grant submissions, and provide scientific editing for reports and other client documentation.

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  St Joseph's Nudgee College

  Jan 2015 - Apr 2015

  Science and Marine Science Teacher

  A 1 term teaching appointment at Nudgee College: Teaching Yr11 Marine Science; Yr10 Marine Science (x2); Yr9 Science and Yr 10 Study of Religion.Education Summary - Curriculum and student education: Through my training and teaching I have applied an inquiry-based model for a constructivist approach to learning and for developing student independent thinking processes; applying logic; and student engagement. This has allowed acquiring of conceptual knowledge for subject areas in science that are often complex and difficult to teach. Show less

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  Queensland Academies Creative Industries (QACI)

  May 2015 - May 2015

  Science and Biology Teacher

  A temporary contract for Queensland Academy of Creative Industries (QACI): Teaching Yr11&12 Biology, Yr10 Science and Yr10 ESS

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  Queensland Museum and Sciencentre

  Jul 2016 - Jun 2017

  STEM Resource Developer

  Oversee and contribute to development of STEM resources made available to schools and teachers (online resources, videos, teacher professional development workshops). Manage Learning Officers at Brisbane and other campuses.

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  CSIRO Health and Biosecurity

  Oct 2017 - now

  Biosecurity Researcher