Senior Ecologist & Laboratory Manager

• Apr 2022 - Present

Aquatic Ecologist & Laboratory Manager

• Jul 2020 - Apr 2022

Casual Ecologist

• Nov 2019 - Jul 2020

Casual Marine Science Specialist - Education

• Oct 2019 - Jun 2021

Marine Education Supervisor

• Jul 2016 - Oct 2019

Leading a talented, passionate team of environmental educators to communicate knowledge of marine ecosystems, animals and conservation with students and the general public.- Staff management, training and development- Development of education programs for Prep to Tertiary students aligning to Australian curriculum, Queensland senior syllabus, certificate course learning objectives and specialised requests from teachers- Development of scripts, audio, signage and other collateral- Event planning and management- Marketing and promotion of educational and fundraising events and programs- Public speaking for diverse audiences- Production of social media content- Animal husbandry- Development of safety documentation including risk assessments, policies and procedures

Senior Marine Education Officer

• Dec 2010 - Jul 2016

Developing and delivering marine conservation programs aligning to Australian Curriculum; animal husbandry (sharks, rays, bony fishes, invertebrates) and aquarium care; leading events for Clean Up Australia Day, National Threatened Species Day and National Science Week; conducting boat based field research in association with Dolphin Research Australia; assisting in animal rescues and rehabilitation; designing park signage, exhibit audio scripts and educational materials.

Casual Marine Educator

• Oct 2019 - Dec 2020

Supply Teacher - Environmental Education

• Aug 2018 - Dec 2020

Educating Prep to Year 12 students in the areas of terrestrial and aquatic ecology, biology and conservation through field work and nature-based learning. Educating Prep to Year 12 students in the areas of terrestrial and aquatic ecology, biology and conservation through field work and nature-based learning.

Research Officer (short term contracts)

• Jul 2013 - Nov 2020

Aerial marine fauna observer - identifying Dugongs, cetaceans, marine reptiles, sharks and rays from a fixed wing aircraft (>50 survey hours). Responsible for acoustic recordings, data transcription and working to strict safety standards. Aerial marine fauna observer - identifying Dugongs, cetaceans, marine reptiles, sharks and rays from a fixed wing aircraft (>50 survey hours). Responsible for acoustic recordings, data transcription and working to strict safety standards.

Research Officer (short term contracts)

• Apr 2012 - Oct 2019

Aerial marine fauna observer - identifying Dugongs, cetaceans, marine reptiles, sharks and rays from a fixed wing aircraft (>210 survey hours); using GPS, GETACs, intercoms, voice recorders; data transcription; working to strict safety standards; assisting with training of new team members. Aerial marine fauna observer - identifying Dugongs, cetaceans, marine reptiles, sharks and rays from a fixed wing aircraft (>210 survey hours); using GPS, GETACs, intercoms, voice recorders; data transcription; working to strict safety standards; assisting with training of new team members.

Community Environmental Education Officer (Contract)

• Mar 2016 - Jun 2016

Temporary contract. Delivering environmental education programs to student groups from kindergarten through to TAFE level and to community groups. Topics included physicochemical water quality testing, macroinvertebrate collection and identification, native Redlands flora and fauna and bush tucker. Temporary contract. Delivering environmental education programs to student groups from kindergarten through to TAFE level and to community groups. Topics included physicochemical water quality testing, macroinvertebrate collection and identification, native Redlands flora and fauna and bush tucker.

Environmental Consultant (Contract)

• May 2015 - Jun 2016

Aerial marine mammal observer - contracted by WA Department of Parks and Wildlife. Identifying marine mammals to genus from a fixed wing aircraft (>75 survey hours); using GPS, GETACs, intercoms, voice recorders; data transcription; working to strict safety standards; assisting with training of new team members. Aerial marine mammal observer - contracted by WA Department of Parks and Wildlife. Identifying marine mammals to genus from a fixed wing aircraft (>75 survey hours); using GPS, GETACs, intercoms, voice recorders; data transcription; working to strict safety standards; assisting with training of new team members.

Laboratory Technician (Casual)

• Jul 2011 - Sep 2015

Processing and analysing samples for environmental sensitivity analyses. Skills include sorting and identifying macroinvertebrates from sediment and water samples; identifying marine fish, invertebrates and macroalgae from video footage; fish dissections; sample organisation; QAQC procedures; data entry and analyses. Processing and analysing samples for environmental sensitivity analyses. Skills include sorting and identifying macroinvertebrates from sediment and water samples; identifying marine fish, invertebrates and macroalgae from video footage; fish dissections; sample organisation; QAQC procedures; data entry and analyses.

Secondary Science and Mathematics Teacher

• Jan 2009 - Dec 2010

Permanent foundation teacher at Ormeau Woods State High School. Developing and delivering work units, resources and assessment for senior Biology, middle school Science and Mathematics programs; setup and ordering of equipment and running of school’s preparation lab; staff training; coaching students for extra curricular activities (including Science Innovators of the Future competition). Permanent foundation teacher at Ormeau Woods State High School. Developing and delivering work units, resources and assessment for senior Biology, middle school Science and Mathematics programs; setup and ordering of equipment and running of school’s preparation lab; staff training; coaching students for extra curricular activities (including Science Innovators of the Future competition).

Research Assistant

• 2006 - 2007

Plankton sorting and ID; running and interpreting statistical analyses; writing sections of reports and journal articles; creating diagrams for textbooks; and organisation of the laboratory. Plankton sorting and ID; running and interpreting statistical analyses; writing sections of reports and journal articles; creating diagrams for textbooks; and organisation of the laboratory.