Madeleine (Maddie) Wheeler
Assessment Officer at Department for Energy and Mining, South Australia- Claim this Profile
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Department for Energy and Mining, South Australia
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Australia
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Government Administration
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100 - 200 Employee
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Assessment Officer
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Jun 2022 - Present
Responsible for assessment of mining lease applications and operational programs to set environmental standards. Including: • Managing the assessment of new mining lease applications and mining programs for environmental protection and rehabilitation. • Contributing to the review and preparation of mining regulatory guidelines, policies and terms of reference governing the SA mining industry. • Providing specialist advice and support to mining proponents on approval pathways for mining and ancillary operations in SA. • Participating in continuous improvement for procedures relevant to the environmental assessment of proposed and operating mining operations. Show less
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Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Regulatory Support and Policy Officer
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Jan 2022 - Jun 2022
Working in the Governance and Reform Branch contributing to business improvements in relation to improving condition writing processes for environmental approvals under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. Including: • Contributing to business process improvements within a regulatory setting. • Organisation of, and participation in, consultation with staff and senior executives across the Environment Approvals Division. • Contribute to policy and strategy development and identifying opportunities for business process improvement. • Review and update of current department guidance and training material and templates, including improvement of interim quality controls. Show less
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AECOM
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United States
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Civil Engineering
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700 & Above Employee
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Environmental Scientist
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Jul 2018 - Jun 2022
Environmental Scientist in the Impact Assessment and Permitting team, working on a variety of projects in the Defence, infrastructure, transport, renewable and mining sectors. Experienced in the preparation of environmental impact assessments, ecological assessments, Commonwealth and State referrals, and auditing across multiple jurisdictions (SA, VIC, QLD and NSW). Including: • Environmental lead on an integrated planning partner program with the Department for Infrastructure and Transport responsible for delivery of strategic advice and technical investigations and reporting. • End-to-end environmental approvals including site investigations and preparation of technical reports and management plans in line with relevant legislation, policy, guidelines and regulatory requirements. • Project management including coordinating and supervising design teams, field work, and undertaking technical research to meet and exceed client requirements. • Environmental compliance audits for large infrastructure projects including the Department of Defence and Department for Infrastructure and Transport. Show less
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Department for Environment and Water
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Australia
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Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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300 - 400 Employee
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Landscapes Ranger
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Jul 2017 - Dec 2017
Researched a multifaceted project regarding use of human introduced fixed watering points including water troughs by native wildlife. Collected and analysed data relating to the topic and determined importance of impacts, communicated and engaged with relevant stakeholders including government officials, landholders and community groups to convey relevant impacts and wildlife conservation strategies. Various methods of environmental monitoring to determine risks and potential issues with further implementation strategies. Show less
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Education
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Macquarie University
Master of Conservation Biology, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology -
University of Adelaide
Bachelor of Environmental Policy and Management -
University of Adelaide
Bachelor of International Studies, Political Science and Government -
Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola
Intensive Summer School - Biodiversity in Peru -
Tottori University
University of Adelaide - Environmental Policy and Management and International Studies Study Tour