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Environmental Scientist
The Effortless EnvironmentEnvironmental Scientist
Sep. 2020Orbost, Victoria, Australia
Owner and Director
The Effortless EnvironmentOwner and Director
Jan. 2018Over the past several years I have taken the opportunity to develop some ideas of my own on environmental conservation and agricultural sustainability by developing a conceptual framework that is practical and innovative – Community Leading The Way. My approach is to break free from the constraints of government funding and bring capacity to environmental groups in a different way to current practices. Achievements: Business plan including marketing strategy to target a variety of funding sources. Designed a presentation to highlight alternative methods to develop not-for-profit- organisations.
Executive Officer
Warren Catchments CouncilExecutive Officer
Jan. 2017 - Jan. 2018Leading catchment-scale NRM organization. Achievements: Leading completion of major SW forest and river landscape project, including re-establishing biodiversity functions and pest and weed treatments. Coordination of multi-million dollar Federal Government funded project.
Manager
Leschenault Catchment CouncilManager
Jan. 2014 - Jan. 2017Leading catchment-scale NRM organization. Responsible for all operational programs, administration and governance, staff and board inter-relationships, community and stakeholder engagement. Achievements: Future setting through establishment of project program and initiating multiple industry (e.g. coal) investment in the organization.
Program Coordinator
Northern Agricultural Catchments CouncilProgram Coordinator
Jan. 2013 - Jan. 2014Leading major projects in the resource management of the agricultural landscape, including community and stakeholder engagement in the Northern Agricultural Region. Achievements: Leading a feasibility study for a landscape scale biodiversity corridor. Establishing a new NRM Officer infrastructure along with human resource and delivery capacity for the team.
Teacher
National Environment CentreTeacher
Jan. 2012 - Jan. 2013Design, delivery and assessment of subject material on vegetation ecology, soil science and catchment management for Conservation and Land Management. Achievements: Assisting community to learn more about their local environment and to provide direction for their interests to develop.
Consultant (Project Program)
Holbrook LandcareConsultant (Project Program)
Jan. 2012 - Jan. 2013Conservation NRM in the agricultural landscape. Achievements: Rural landholder adoption of new land management techniques to overcome constraints in a higher rainfall zone.
Environmental Consultant and Research Scientist
Farming Horizons P/LEnvironmental Consultant and Research Scientist
Jan. 2010 - Jan. 2013Providing environmental consultancy and research to land managers on vegetation systems and landscape management. Achievements: Successful establishment of small business operations. Working inclusively with landholders on their own property, which was greatly appreciated.
Research Fellow
Latrobe UniversityResearch Fellow
Jan. 2008 - Jan. 2010Senior role in science research in the Murray Darling Basin with a focus on the assessment and rehabilitation of wetlands using natural and novel ameliorative strategies, as measured by sediment and water quality. Achievements: Co-direction of major landscape scale project program. Position on national committee for the evaluation of rapid assessment protocol on wetlands and waterways of the Murray Darling Basin.
Environmental Consultant
Farming Horizons P/LEnvironmental Consultant
Jan. 1999 - Jan. 2004Providing environmental consultancy on ecosystem conservation, including revegetation and habitat management. Achievements: Property assessment and plans, environmental monitoring in Victoria and NSW.
Department Manager
Mann Mitre 10Department Manager
Jan. 1989 - Jan. 1997Responsibilities included customer sales and service, coordinating business functions (i.e. product purchase, advertising, and budgets), and self and staff supervision.
Laboratory Technician
Bruck AustraliaLaboratory Technician
Jan. 1988 - Jan. 1989Colour matching and testing in the textiles industry.
Service Technician
Ultra Violet SuppliesService Technician
Jan. 1986 - Jan. 1988Duties included sales, field installation, testing and certification of high efficiency clean air facilities and equipment throughout Victoria and Tasmania.

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