Experience

Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand (EIANZ)

• Australia
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fellow

  • Mar 1998 - Present



NSW Department of Planning and Environment

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Ranger, Northern Beaches Area / Ku-ring-gai Chase Area

  • Aug 2005 - Jul 2021

  highly diverse

• Acting Area Manager, Ku-ring-gai Chase Area

  • Jan 2015 - Jan 2015

• Acting Area Manager - inc. Northern Beaches, Lower Hawkesbury, Broken Hill & Ku-ring-gai Chase Areas

  • Feb 2006 - Oct 2013

  See CV for detailsMajor Achievements:• Lead, motivate and ensure safety of a multi-disciplinary team of Ranger and Field Officers to provide effective management of natural, historic and Aboriginal heritage conservation. • Develop and implement strategic plans, programs and operations to delivery field based activities, including visitor safety, Vertebrate Pest and Bushfire management, park protection and maintenance programs.• Make key decisions pertaining to staff deployment, asset management, works programming, expenditure prioritisation, incident management and law enforcement in the context of local conditions, available resources, approval requirements and competing priorities.• Manage relationships with adjoining landholders, community members and local interest groups through proactive communication strategies and with due regard for Aboriginal community involvement. • Make sound business decisions to enable maximum revenue generating capacity from park assets whilst maintaining natural and cultural heritage values. Show less

• Acting Manager, Aboriginal Co-Management Unit

  • Jul 2012 - Feb 2013

  Major Achievements:• Managed the staff and operations of the Aboriginal Co-Management Unit and provide leadership and guidance in Aboriginal joint management and Aboriginal park partnerships programs. • Worked collaboratively across OEH and with external stakeholders to develop strategies, operational policies, programs and initiatives that assist in the development and delivery of Aboriginal joint park-management initiatives.• Undertook major reviews of the operations, structure & effectiveness & made recommendations to the NPWS Directors Group re the Aboriginal Co-Management Custodians Group (committee Chairs) & Aboriginal Parks Partnerships Funding Program (APPFP), funding structure for the Aboriginal Co-Management Uni & regional delivery of Aboriginal Co-Management related funding;• Developed a report on Impacts of the "Supplementary Shooting in NPs" proposal on Aboriginal Co-Management negotiations including a push for the use of firearms for cultural resource use & potential requirement to review / change the Draft Aboriginal Park Partnerships Policy Show less



NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service

• Sydney North Area

• Ranger, NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service, Sydney North Area, Greater Sydney Branch

  • Jul 2005 - Jul 2021



Environmental Institute of Australia and New Zealand

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• NSW Committee member & 2012 & 2018 Conference Organising Committee member

  • Jan 2010 - Mar 2019

  Organised & coordinated the 2012 & 2018 EIANZ Indigenous conference sponsorship program & arrangements plus organised & lead the very successful "Wilds of West Head" Aboriginal cultural awareness conference field trips. Organised & coordinated the 2012 & 2018 EIANZ Indigenous conference sponsorship program & arrangements plus organised & lead the very successful "Wilds of West Head" Aboriginal cultural awareness conference field trips.



Australia New Zealand Society for Ecological Economics (ANZSEE)

• Sydney

• National Board Member & Member Conference Committees

  • Feb 2009 - Mar 2019

  I joined the ANZSEE in 2000 and has been on the Executive & 4 Conference Committees since 2009. I joined ANZSEE as the Society aligned with his thinking and key interest in the need for an integrated multi-disciplinary approach to addressing critical ecological, economic & social sustainability issues. Personally & professionally I have always tried to take an integrated trans & multi-disciplinary approach to achieving sustainable & effective outcomes & solutions, & the facilitation of attitudinal & behaviour changes (paradigm shifts) to address environmental & related issues across all levels of community, business & government. Show less



Environment Protection Authority

• Waste & Resource Recovery Branch, Sydney

• Acting Unit Head, Waste Compliance, Construction & Demolition Waste

  • Aug 2014 - Aug 2014

  Acting Head for one of the Waste Compliance Units in the development and implementation of Waste and Resource Recovery Branch operations & projects that support enhanced environmental sustainability project outcomes. Provided leadership & managed one of the Waste Operations Compliance Units, in the Waste and Resource Strategy Section of the Waste and Resource Recovery. Branch, including supervision of designated day-to-day frontline regulatory and compliance activities in relation to environment protection and waste management within the parameters of the NSW waste regulatory framework. Show less



NSW NPWS

• Broken Hill NSW

• Acting Area Manager, Broken Hill Area

  • Sep 2010 - Jul 2011



Department of Environment & Climate Change- Parks & Wildlife Group

• Parramatta

• Acting Manager Operations, Central Branch

  • Nov 2006 - Feb 2008

  Major Achievements • Management of the Operations Unit to achieve a strategic, integrated, consistent and cost effective approach to the planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of park operational programs and achievements (inc. incident, fire, pest and wildlife management, etc) across the Branch. • Provided effective leadership of staff and activities of the Operations Unit to advise & support the Manager, Planning and Coordination Section (PaCS) and Branch, Region and Section staff. • Provided centralised coordination, facilitation and support for the achievement and reporting of Branch-wide matters related to park operations and reporting, as these relate to legislation and various internal and external agreements. • Facilitated continuous improvement and effective change management of operational systems and performance across park operational programs, through the development and sharing of tools, systems, strategies and other enhancements. • Play a key role in liaison with other sections of NPWS, external organisations and other relevant State (and Cth) agencies. Show less



Department of Infrastructure, Planning & Natural Resources, Hunter Region

• Taree

• Natural Resource Project Officer / Executive Officer - Regional Vegetation M

  • Mar 2003 - Jul 2005

  Major Achievements: • As Executive Officer (to Dec. 03) to the two Regional Vegetation Management Committees (now redundant under the new Native Vegetation Management Act and new Catchment Management Authorities (CMAs), guided the development and finalised the two Draft Regional Vegetation Management Plans that will become the main guides for the new Hunter Central Rivers CMA for the management of native vegetation in the Lower North Coast region. • Developed, refined and initiated management of a number of major regional NRM projects that have generated multiple outcomes (including Aboriginal community training and employment)(to Dec. 04). • Undertaking regional priority projects Show less



PlanningNSW

• Sydney

• Coordinator - Georges River Foreshores Improvement Program

  • Jan 2000 - May 2003

  Main Responsibilities: • Program management, development & monitoring, • Project Development, Funding agreements & performance monitoring & assessment • Communications / promotions, inc. communications strategy & development of partnerships Major Achievements: • Program management inc. developed and revised the Program structure, objectives and implementation to enhance the achievement of multiple sustainable environmental, recreational and social outcomes and solutions, including developing performance based funding procedures and contracts; • Program monitoring inc. initiation of several major Studies to address Program information needs; • Developed & coordinated all communication / promotion materials & programs, inc. a communications strategy and development of highly effective partnerships with relevant committees, agencies and interest groups (inc. NESB and Aboriginal communities) and potential applicants; • Project Development, Funding agreements and performance monitoring and assessment inc. development and implementation of 40 strategic projects over 10 council and 4 Aboriginal Land Council areas valued at over $11 million on a $/$ basis that have addressed many significant catchment issues. • Facilitated integrated and cooperative partnerships between multiple stakeholders to achieve strong strategic outcomes and effective resource ($, materials, time and staff) use; • "Won over" major stakeholders to the Program and facilitated partnerships with other funding programs to achieve multiple outcomes; • Addressed a range of Aboriginal and cultural related issues in the catchment (heritage, education, employment, training, interpretation, etc.); • Coordinated numerous Program media events. • Received very positive feedback regarding the Program and its implementation from a range of external sources including local government, community groups and NGOs. Show less



Defence Corporate Services & Infrastructure Group

• Moorbank

• Principal Consultant, KGM ECO-CONSULTING

  • Feb 2003 - Mar 2003

  Principal Consultant, KGM ECO-CONSULTING, Consulting to Defence Corporate Services and Infrastructure Group - Moorebank NSW – ‘Redevelopment of Defence Land on the Georges River at Camp Sapper’ Major Achievements: • Prepared an EPBC ACT referral to Environment Australia and delivered a major assessment report and recommendations for works. • Tasks included liaison with relevant NSW Agencies and other identified parties, assessed the environmental condition and potential impacts of the proposed development, prepared a Statement of Environmental Effects, and identified required amendments to the design proposal to address potential impacts on the environment. Show less



DLWC - Southern Sydney Regional (Catchments) Coordinating Committee (SSRCC

• Sydney

• Regional Strategist

  • Aug 1998 - Dec 1999

  A contract position through Atech Consultants with DLWC Major Achievements: • Achieved significant increases (above indicative funding levels) in NHT funding for Natural Resource and Environmental Management (NREM) in Southern Sydney in 1999/2000. • Developed the Southern Sydney Regional Strategic Plan (SSRSP); • Initiated and assisted development of Aboriginal NREM consultation protocols and procedures for NHT funding and funding proposals for the conservation of Sydney Harbour Aboriginal cultural sites; • Initiated and developed responses on behalf of the SSRCC to several Commonwealth and State Government NREM and planning enquires. • Advised the Region’s Catchment Management Committees (CMCs) regarding sustainable NREM in Southern Sydney including development of strategies and opportunities to access and increase NHT and other grant funding. Show less



NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service / NSW Marine Parks Authority

• Hurstville

• Project Officer, Marine Parks Design / Integrated Management Planning Project

  • Sep 1996 - Dec 1997

  Position Responsibilities: • Managing all aspects & components of the project inc.  recruiting & supervising the Project Technical Officer,  all project administration & development (inc. budget management, supporting & coordinating the Project),  undertaking scientific, public, Aboriginal & other stakeholder liaison & consultations;  providing overall supervision & guiding data collection & the development of the Solitary Islands & Jervis bay GIS data bases;  Steering Committee, project reporting, & trying to procure continued project funding).  To develop generic guidelines for integrated management of marine protected areas & adjacent terrestrial protected areas, i.e. developing guidelines to assist managers of marine parks & managers of adjacent terrestrial national parks to take into account the impacts that the management of national parks will have on marine parks, & vice versa;  To trial, utilise & assess the value of an extensive & complex GIS in conjunction with interactive conservation planning software. This was to develop methodologies, protocols & guidelines for the development of marine park designs which will be able to fulfil the dual roles of conservation of biodiversity, while allowing, & providing opportunities for, the ecologically sustainable & equitable use of marine park resources.  To help facilitate Aboriginal communities to establish appropriate methods, options & protocols for Aboriginal community involvement & input into the integrated management of marine protected areas & their adjacent terrestrial protected areas, & marine park design • The new NSW Solitary Islands & Jervis Bay Marine Parks & their adjacent terrestrial reserves were used as case studies for the project, which involved extensive public / stakeholder consultation. Show less



NSW Fisheries, Habitat Management Branch

• Nowra

• Planning / Project Officer, Jervis Bay Marine Reserve

  • Mar 1993 - Sep 1996

  Total responsibility for overall project management & for all project components to develop a management plan & associated activity for the establishment of the proposed Jervis Bay Marine Reserve, involving  undertaking extensive public consultation with user & interest groups & individuals & relevant government departments;  researching & assessing the available use & extensive resource data;  producing a draft management plan for public review;  conducting an extensive public review program of the draft management plan & facilitating public comment; Show less



NSW Fisheries

• Acting Habitat Manager - 4 month

  • 1996 - 1996

  Responsible to the Principal Manager (Habitat) for the supervision of the operations of the Habitat Management Unit including  coordinating & overseeing activities of the Regional Habitat Biologists;  providing a wide range of advice concerning aquatic habitat management & protection issues to the Minister, Director, other Fisheries staff, other Government Departments, non-Government organisations, commercial & recreation fishers, individuals & the general public;  reviewing non-government & government development plans & development applications including: analysing & commenting on a range of environmental impact assessment reports & audits; liaison & negotiation with other government agencies regarding aquatic habitat management & protection;  assessing activities that may impact on fish habitat, & providing advice to minimise those impacts; representing the Department on a range of committees, from Catchment/Estuarine Management to IPA Advisory Committees; &  assisting the management & supervision of the Branch’s budget. Show less

• Project Officer - Intertidal Protected Areas (IPAs) Habitat Management Branch (part time),

  • 1993 - 1996

  Establishment of management of IPAs (mainly for the Sydney metropolitan region), including preparation of a strategic & management plan for Sydney metropolitan intertidal communities;  liaison & negotiations with local government (& NPWS where relevant) to assist IPA management;  developing, trialing & establishing new scientifically justifiable IPA selection criteria;  training non-NSW Fisheries compliance staff (including local government staff);  budget management & sourcing additional external funding;  developing & establishing signage & other education/information materials & programs, particularly for non-English speaking background people & aboriginal communities;  establishing & chairing an Intertidal Communities Management Advisory Committee; plus  planning for the development of, & establishing the infrastructure for, an expanded system of IPAs along the rest of the NSW coast Show less



WA Fisheries

• Perth, Australia

• Inspector of Fisheries, Fremantle office & Special Investigations

  • 1990 - 1993

  • undertaking complex & long term investigations of state wide & significant fisheries offences; • undertaking surveillance & intelligence gathering; • enforcement of fisheries regulations & education of the public regarding fisheries legislation; • assisting development & providing advice regarding a range of fisheries management, legislative / enforcement & education policies, needs & issues. • undertaking prosecutions & court work. • organising & undertaking land & sea based enforcement & surveillance patrols inc. crewing long-range offshore patrols vessels. Show less



Qld NPWS

• Airlie Beach, Whitsundays

• Marine Parks Ranger

  • 1987 - 1990

  • day-to-day management of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland Marine Parks & Queensland mainland & island National Parks within the Whitsunday region of north Queensland; • developing & implementing natural & cultural heritage planning & management policy & operational procedures; • initiating, planning, developing, implementing, supervising & managing various work & operational programs; • planning, developing, supervising & undertaking aerial & surface surveillance activities in the region (for enforcement & data gathering) • initiating, developing, producing & managing educational/information programs, publications & displays & undertaking public liaison activates; • undertaking & managing various flora & fauna pest species control programs in the region; • developing, managing & supervising construction of, island & coastal national park infrastructure; • overseeing the Marine Park permit system & data base, including permit application assessment (for educational, tourist, development & research permits); • supervising & training up to 7 field staff; • coordinating, managing, supervising & training volunteers & volunteer programs • planning & development of district budgets & district financial management; • initiating, undertaking &/or assisting in research & monitoring activities; • assessing environmental impacts of proposals, developments & management; • undertaking environmental audits, particularly pre-development assessments; • undertaking fire management planning, & fire fighting operations; & • coordinating & undertaking search & rescue operations. Show less



Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority

• Marine Park Management Officer

  • 1984 - 1987

  • developing, coordinating & implementing day-to-day management operational policy; • developing & assessing permit policy ; • liaising & negotiating with other state & Commonwealth government departments, particularly QNPWS, with regard to day-to-day management operational policy & procedures; • assisting in the planning, coordination & undertaking public participation programs; • assisting in conflict management between Marine Park users (commercial & recreational);• coordinating the GBR Marine Park aerial surveillance program;• coordinating, supervising & training volunteers & volunteer programs;• developing & coordinating training courses for Marine Park day-to-day management staff; • establishing & editing an internal (GBRMPA & QNPWS) Marine Park management information publication (Management News); • supervising & training up to 4 subordinate staff; • assisting in the development of enforcement policy & procedures; • assisting in the development of permit policy & procedures, including Aboriginal dugong & turtle harvest permits for far north Qld communities; • assessment of environmental impacts of developments etc.; • coordinating an enforcement data base; & • assisting in & coordinating Marine Park management related research activity by GBRMPA Show less

• Marine Park Permits Officer

  • 1984 - 1984

  • coordinating & supervising the operation of the Authority’s Marine Park permit system (for research, tourist operation, development & educational permits) & database. • advising & assisting with the development of the system & educate staff regarding the permit system & data base; • assessing all aspects of permit applications; & • assisting in permit policy & procedures development, including tourism operations & Aboriginal dugong & turtle harvest permits for far north Qld communities; Show less

• Information / Education Officer

  • 1980 - 1984

  • answering more complex correspondence & requests for information about the Great Barrier Reef & the Marine Park; • writing, designing, producing & publishing a wide range of information publications including editing Authority publications; • managing the Authority’s display program (inc. policy, budget, design, construction & implementation); • undertaking & coordinating public relations, liaison & extension activities; • coordinating, supervising & training volunteers & volunteer programs; • assisting research & other field activates; & • assisting in the development of education/information policy & programs. Show less