Experience

Department for Environment and Water

• Australia
• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Coastal Scientific Officer - Blue Carbon

  • Jul 2021 - Present

  My current role encompasses contributing to the management of South Australia's coast by:• Contributing to the implementation of SA's Blue Carbon Strategy.• Leading stakeholder engagement across agencies and research institutes to progress the on-ground delivery of blue carbon projects in a strategic state-wide context.• Providing scientific advice on coastal hazards and ecology to landholders, government agencies including the Minister of Environment, local government authorities and community interest groups. on local coastal protection strategies• Contributing to scientific research and investigations on coastal protection issues and providing professional advice/recommendations on coastal development applications referred to the Coast Protection Board in accordance with the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016.• Identifying and facilitating coastal management problems, issues and solutions to various stakeholders • Contributing to the development and implementation of coastal policies and processes including strategic planning documents.

• Project Officer

  • Feb 2021 - Present

  I am currently completing a secondment within the Water and River Murray Division of the Department.My role is responsible for providing leadership and expertise in the development, implementation and delivery of complex and critical environmental projects of the South Australian Riverland Floodplains Integrated Infrastructure Program (SARFIIP). In particular, contributing to the finalisation of environmental investigations works at the Katarapko, Pike and Salinity Management Measures (SMM) projects and support the completion of operations information to ensure the achievement of environmental outcomes.Key Role Outcomes Expert advice is provided to the Water Infrastructure and Operations Management Team on the implementation and management of operations at Pike, Katarapko and SMM, in order to ensure informed and effective decisions are made and Agency and strategic objectives are met. Substantive environmental project and investigation activities are led, managed and performed in alignment with scientific and Agency agreed standards, budgets and timeframes. DEW operational policy, strategic planning and decision-making are supported and informed through the provision of expert reviews on state and nationally related policy and legislation. Projects are planned, implemented, coordinated and successfully delivered in line with agreed standards and timeframes. Strong collaborative partnerships, relationships and networks are established and fostered across the Water Infrastructure and Operations Branch and with other State and Commonwealth agencies, community partners and stakeholder groups, to support the effective delivery and close out of the SARFIIP Program.

• Coastal Programme Officer

  • Apr 2016 - Present

  Contribute to the management, rehabilitation and ecological protection of South Australia's coast by:• Providing scientific advice to landholders, government agencies including the Minister of Environment, local government authorities and community interest groups on local coastal protection strategies• Contributing to scientific research and investigations on coastal protection issues and providing professional advice/recommendations on coastal development applications referred to the Coast Protection Board in accordance with the Development Act 1993.• Identifying and facilitating coastal management problems, issues and solutions to various stakeholders • Ensuring coastal and marine data is monitored and evaluated through participation in surveys, diving operations, assessments and the analysis of data for physical and biological resources, assets and processes, with results interpreted and recommendations provided for courses of action.• Contributing to the development and implementation of policies and processes, strategic planning documents and Development Plans.• Ensuring that the Branch and Coast Protection Board are effectively represented at meetings with local government, development proponents and the public on coastal development matters.



NACC (Northern Agricultural Catchments Council)

• Coastal and Marine Project Officer

  • Nov 2014 - Mar 2016

  - Support coastal managers and other stakeholders to initiate, plan and coordinate on-ground projects that act to implement recommendations identified in coastal management plans and regional NRM plans.- Develop and coordinate workshops, events, projects and articles that help to build knowledge, skills and awareness of regional coastal managers and other stakeholders for implementing coastal management plans and regional NRM plans.- Provide best practice coastal management technical advice and support to coastal managers and other stakeholders.- Continue to develop and support new and existing relationships and networks with coastal managers and other stakeholders.- Community engagement- Identify and apply to funding sources to assist the implementation of coastal management plans and regional NRM plans.

• NRM Officer

  • Jan 2014 - Nov 2014

  In my current role, I support the various projects within the sustainable agriculture and biodiversity program's, in addition to the coastal and marine program that NACC currently runs.I undertake community engagement and implement incentive program's throughout the Northern Agricultural Region. I advise both landholders and community groups on various projects such as revegetation strategies and provide support to help capacity build amongst the community.



Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Natural Resource Management Officer

  • Jun 2011 - Dec 2013

  Current Roles and Responsibilities · Liaising and negotiating with internal and external stakeholders · Commenting on various external reports such as mine site operating strategies and proposals (groundwater focus) · Undertaking risk assessments of groundwater and bore construction applications · Maintaining numerous databases · Record management · Undertaking audits and inspections successfully · Interpreting and applying the relevant legislations · Assisting on field environmental management programs when required · Training new employees.