Lauren Kirkham

Lauren Kirkham

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Field officer, southern rural water

  • Education

    • Deakin University

      2016 - 2020
      Bachelor of Science Zoology

      Bachelor of Science, Zoology major Statistics and Data Analysis / Biochemistry / Palaeobiology / Nature Interpretation and tourism / Sensory Neurobiology and behavior/ Comparative animal physiology / Evolution / Genetics and Genomics / Australian Invertebrates / Biogeography / Animal diversity / Vertebrate structure and function / communicating science / Ecology and the Environment / Cells and Genes / Physical Geography / Biology form and function / Chemistry for the professional… Show more Bachelor of Science, Zoology major Statistics and Data Analysis / Biochemistry / Palaeobiology / Nature Interpretation and tourism / Sensory Neurobiology and behavior/ Comparative animal physiology / Evolution / Genetics and Genomics / Australian Invertebrates / Biogeography / Animal diversity / Vertebrate structure and function / communicating science / Ecology and the Environment / Cells and Genes / Physical Geography / Biology form and function / Chemistry for the professional sciencesEvent Management / Entrepreneurship and Innovation Research projects: Artemia (brine shrimp) life cycle at home experimentOral presentation of the physiological factors of the platypuses freshwater environment Oral presentation of the sensory functions of the platypus billOral presentation of torpor in marsupialsTerrestrial Invertebrate collection and identification projectFossil (foraminifera and ostracod) analysis and scientific reportDesign an Ecotour and brochure Show less

    • Swinburne University of Technology

      2011 - 2012
      Diploma Conservation and Land Management

      Activities and Societies: Field work in weed management / pest management / using GPS data systems prepare reports / plan burning activities / natural and cultural resource management / produce maps for land management purposes / conduct biological surveys / design a natural area restoration project / define the pest problem in a regional or broader context / plan and develop interprative activities

  • Experience

    • Zoos Victoria

      Jun 2008 - Jun 2008
      Work experience
    • Zoos Victoria

      Jun 2010 - Jul 2010
      Horticulture assistant
    • RSPCA Australia

      Jan 2013 - Dec 2013
      Volunteer vet nurse assistant
    • Zoos Victoria

      Aug 2013 - now
      Volunteer Work

      As a visitor host volunteer my duties include showing visitors around the zoo, conducting school holiday programs, helping visitors with enquiries, enrichment, assisting keepers and other zoo staff

    • Phillip Island Nature Parks

      Nov 2014 - Apr 2016
      Sales and service assistant

      Retail assistant in centre shop and Greenscreen photographer

    • Animalia wildlife shelter

      Apr 2016 - Nov 2021
      Volunteer

      Cleaning and maintaining rescued animals in the enclosures and handling birds, wombats, possums and other wildlife.

    • Shotokan Karate

      Jul 2017 - Nov 2021
      Instructor
    • Oz Pet Minders

      Oct 2017 - Nov 2021

      Developing a client base for pet minding, dog walking and other pet care. For everyday walking or in-home sitting for cats, dogs and other pets.Dog walker / dog, cat other pet-sitter / home-sitter

      • professional pet sitter

        Oct 2017 - Nov 2021
      • professional pet sitter

        Oct 2017 - Aug 2021
    • Access wildlife shelter

      May 2019 - Nov 2021
      Volunteer

      Fostering of kangaroo, possum and wombat joeys, developing an education program for Primary schools, veterinary checks and visits of various wildlife

    • City of Casey

      Jan 2021 - Aug 2021
      Open Space Crew member
    • Australian Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment

      Jul 2021 - Nov 2021
      Biosecurity Officer
    • Southern Rural Water

      Nov 2021 - now
      Field Officer
  • Licenses & Certifications