Experience

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  Landcare Victoria Inc.

  • Australia
  • Environmental Services
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Chief Executive Officer

    • Dec 2023 - Present

    Landcare Victoria Inc. represents community landcare in Victoria. We support landcare to be strong, connected and effective. We are an influential voice for the Victorian landcare movement, supporting landcare communities to achieve integrated sustainable agriculture and environmental outcomes.Landcare Victoria supports governance, strategy, advocacy, project development, training and professional development for our landcare networks and groups across the state. We also arrange affordable insurance cover and provide grant and asset management auspice support to our members.With over 600 member groups, representing more than 17,000 households and an estimated 60,000 individuals, Landcare Victoria is one of the largest environmental volunteer organisations in Victoria, fostering on-ground community led action.Landcare Victoria represents Victorian Landcare nationally via its membership of the National Landcare Network, and collaborates with state and commonwealth Government agencies, local Government and the wider community to achieve our shared vision.Our vision is for rich and diverse Victorian landscapes, supporting productive farming, healthy ecosystems and thriving communities.

  • Acting CEO

    • Jun 2023 - Dec 2023

  • Landcare Development Coordinator

    • Oct 2020 - Jun 2023

    The Landcare Development Coordinator supports the CEO, and is responsible for developing and implementing projects, services and activities related to achieving Landcare Victoria's objectives.

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  3000acres

  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

  • Projects Manager

    • Apr 2019 - Oct 2020
    • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    3000acres is a social enterprise focused on empowering Melbourne communities to grow fresh, healthy food and transform underutilised land into great community spaces.

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  The University of Melbourne

  • Burnley Campus

  • Various Positions - teaching, research and engagement

    • Jul 2013 - Dec 2019
    • Burnley Campus

    The University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus is internationally recognised for its teaching and research, with a strong collective of academics and contributors who continue to develop education in horticultural processes to meet industry demands. It has an expanding profile in green infrastructure and focuses on sustainability and climate change.Multiple positions facilitating teaching, research and engagement activities within the areas of urban horticulture, urban forestry and therapeutic horticulture.

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  Freelance

  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

  • Consulting Specialist

    • 2009 - 2019
    • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    Specialist consultation services in areas including:- landscape restoration - cross-sectorial facilitation and knowledge translation - horticultural design and ecoscenography

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  Kildonan Uniting Care - Peppertree Place Community Garden

  • Volunteer and Program Development Coordinator

    • Aug 2011 - Feb 2013

    Kildonan Uniting Care empowers children, young people and families to learn and thrive. We’re there for people experiencing homelessness, drug and alcohol addiction or mental health issues. We support people with disability to live the life they choose. We assist older people to maintain their independence and enjoy life. We work to empower people with the information, skills and tools they need to live a healthy, happy life.This role provided stakeholder and program coordination including:- volunteer engagement and coordination - management and delivery of community horticulture programs- management of community garden, nursery and kitchen- stakeholder management and liaison with Kildonan UnitingCare’s child and family services

  • Project Worker, Therapeutic Horticulture Outreach

    • Jul 2010 - Jul 2011

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  North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service

  • Extension Agent, Horticultural Therapy

    • Jul 2008 - Jul 2009

    NC State Extension is NC State's largest local and statewide outreach provider, delivering research-based agricultural, food, and youth programs that create economic, societal, and intellectual prosperity for all North Carolinians.This role developed and delivered horticultural therapy programs, both onsite at an Arboretum educational facility and via outreach to nursing homes, hospitals, schools and within the community.

  • Paid Intern, Horticultural Therapy

    • Jun 2007 - Jun 2008

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  Merri Health

  • Australia
  • Hospitals and Health Care
  • 300 - 400 Employee

  • Program Leader, Ilma Lever Gardens

    • Nov 2005 - Dec 2006

    The mission of Merri Health (formerly Moreland Community Health Services) is to enrich diverse communities through quality health care and support services.This role managed a community garden and nursery, while delivering social and therapeutic horticulture programs for older adults and adults living with acquired brain injury.

  • Program Worker, Ilma Lever Gardens

    • Jul 2005 - Oct 2005