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De-Anne Attard

De-Anne Attard

Fauna Spotter Catcher

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Biodiversity Policy Officer

  • Education

    • University of Sydney

      2007 - 2011
      Bachelor of Science (Marine Science) Zoology, Ecology and Geosciences 1st Class Honours

  • Experience

    • Queensland Fauna Consultancy

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2013
      Fauna Spotter Catcher

      As a Fauna Spotter Catcher (FSC) working with QFC, I completed various FSC works in diverse array of ecosystems in various parts of western Queensland and South East Queensland (SEQ).

    • AMEC

      Feb 2012 - Nov 2012
      Ecologist

      As an Ecologist at Unidel/AMEC environment and infrastructure I have been involved with a number of projects in urban development, resources and mining and the development of infrastructure for essential services in both western Queensland and SEQ.Projects included Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), Threatened fauna and flora species management plans, Pre-clearance fauna surveys and flora and fauna assessments.

    • RPS Group

      Nov 2012 - Jan 2013
      Ecologist

      Working as a Field Ecologist with RPS I completed field surveys and scouting for threatened flora species present in the Brigalow Belt Bioregion, Queensland.

    • AMEC Environment & Infrastructure UK Limited

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2014
      Fauna Spotter Catcher/ Wildlife Consultant

    • Urban Bushland Management (UBM) Consultants

      Jan 2014 - Jan 2015
      Ecologist

      Working as an Ecologist and Project Manager, with UBM Ecological Consultants, I procured various local projects, conducted numerous ecological assessments and monitoring programs and authored numerous technical reports.

    • ArborCare Queensland

      Apr 2015 - Jan 2017
      Ecologist and Bush Regeneration Team leader

      Working at ArborCare Queensland I lead a team of bush regenerators and was involved in the procurement and management of various conservation management projects including natural areas management, ecological field surveys and fauna spotter catcher works for various clients in the private and public sector.

    • Moreton Bay Regional Council

      Jan 2017 - Aug 2021

      I led a team of environment officers to deliver MBRC's voluntary conservation programs and projects to achieve positive natural area management outcomes for the Moreton Bay Region.

      • Environment Conservation Team Leader

        Oct 2017 - Aug 2021

      • Environment Officer - Conservation

        Jan 2017 - Oct 2017

    • Queensland Fire & Biodiversity Consortium

      Mar 2021 - Jan 2024
      Senior Scientist - Consulting

      Facilitate the delivery of workshops and information sessions on fire management for local government, regional environmental stakeholders and land managers. Providing landholders and the community with the capacity to develop their own fire management plans and understand the ecological value of prescribed burning and impacts of fire in the landscape and the strategic and operational frameworks that guide current fire management practices.

    • Sunshine Coast Council

      Aug 2021 - now

      Providing technical advice and strategic planning for environment, biodiversity and sustainability in the Biodiversity and Waterways team at Sunshine Coast Council. Working in a team to deliver voluntary conservation programs, grants and projects to achieve positive conservation and environmental management outcomes in the Sunshine Coast Region.

      • Senior Biodiversity Policy Officer

        Nov 2023 - now

      • Conservation Partnerships Officer

        Aug 2021 - Nov 2023

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Assessment and Initial Care of Wildlife in the First 24 Hours

      Granite Belt Wildlife Carers

    • Bush and Village Fire Fighter

      NSW RFS

    • Flora Identification in SEQ

      Queensland Herbarium

    • Formal Training in Native Wildlife Handling, Capture and Release.

      Geckoes Wildlife

    • Open Water Diver License

      SSI

    • Senior First Aid

      St Johns Ambulance Service

    • Venemous Snake Handling Course

      Geckos Wildlife

    • PACI Top Rope Climbing

      PACI
      Mar 2021

    • Commercial operators license for using herbicides (ACDC) - unrestricted

      DPI
      Jun 2015

    • 4WD and Defensive Driving Certificate

      Jun 2013

    • Construction White Card

      Aug 2011

    • Oiled wildlife rescue

      Department of Environment and Science
      May 2022

    • Chainsaw Level 1 - Trim and Cut

      Site Skills Training - RTO 32531
      Jun 2015

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Turtle Research Volunteer

      Issued by Department of Environment and Science on Dec 2015
      Department of Environment and ScienceAssociated with De-Anne Attard

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Rural Fire Service Queensland (RFSQ) on Jan 2021
      Rural Fire Service Queensland (RFSQ)Associated with De-Anne Attard

    • Bush and Village Firefighter

      Issued by NSW Rural Fire Service on Jan 2011
      NSW Rural Fire ServiceAssociated with De-Anne Attard