Experience

Ag Excellence Alliance

• Farming
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Knowledge Broker

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  Working in the South Australian Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub as part of a national network of drought hubs linking research and innovation to meet primary producer needs in realising practical on ground activities that develop resilience to drought and climate change in the agriculture sector. The position facilitates linkages and collaborative opportunities between primary producers, agricultural practitioners, grower groups, researchers, government departments, and technology companies to drive innovation and the adoption of new practices and products. The role links to a national network of Knowledge Brokers working for Drought Hubs across the country for the exchange of information between regions and across agricultural industries. Show less



Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board

• Murray Bridge, South Australia, Australia

• Sustainable Agriculture Program Team Leader

  • Jun 2014 - Sep 2021

  Team leader of a dynamic group delivering a broad range of sustainable agriculture projects across dryland and irrigated agriculture in the Murraylands and Riverland regions of South Australia. Key projects addressed soils management and productivity issues including wind erosion, soil acidity, soil salinity, and non wetting soils, with a view to improve the natural resource base and productive the capacity of farming and irrigation systems. Significant farmer group and community participation in the design and delivery of projects to ensure end user needs were met. Show less



Goolwa to Wellington Local Action Planning Association (GWLAP)

• Strathalbyn, South Australia, Australia

• General Manager

  • Sep 2007 - Jun 2014

  General Manager of an NGO employing 12 staff and delivering environmental and natural resources management services in partnership with a wide range of local community organisations, government departments, and service providers. Programs included native bushland management and restoration, revegetation, weed and feral animal management and soil and pasture improvement programs, wetlands management, environmental monitoring and coastal management. Program delivery focused strongly on community engagement and participation in program design and delivery. Show less



Rural Solutions SA

• Australia
• Farming

• Soils Consultant

  • Apr 2006 - Sep 2007

  Undertake evaluation of soils condition and management limitations and issues, and provide scientific and technical advice on the range of management actions that might be employed to improve agricultural productivity. Undertake assessment of current and potential pasture composition and volume to determine a range of sustainable livestock carrying capacity scenarios. Development of rural property plans to identify opportunities for productive and sustainable agricultural production. Assessment of land condition, land suitability, land capability and capacity for agricultural uses. Conduct field surveys and develop reports detailing land use and land condition. Classify and map soil types within defined project areas and inform clients of soil attributes, qualities, and limitations. Show less



Goolwa to Wellington Local Action planning Association (GWLAP)

• Strathalbyn, South Australia, Australia

• Implementation Project Manager

  • Nov 2003 - Apr 2006

  Facilitate and coordinate the implementation of agricultural and environmental works programs. Undertake project management and design of works projects to achieve strategic outcomes. Provide relevant technical advice on best management practices for sustainable agricultural and environmental management. Develop and enhance community education and awareness programs through the preparation of displays, media articles, and fact sheets. Contributing to the development of a Landcare ethic in the region by raising awareness of local land and water management issues, and facilitating community involvement in projects. Monitoring and reviewing the progress and effectiveness of works projects and specific initiatives. Show less