Yann Buissiere
Biodiversity and resilience officer at Maitland City Council, Australia- Claim this Profile
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French Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Professional working proficiency
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Japanese Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Commercial drone accreditation
Civil Aviation Safety AuthorityOct, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Winch Recovery Training
Getabout Training ServicesNov, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Operate and Maintain a 4WD vehicle
Getabout Training ServicesAug, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Advanced plant identification
UNSWJul, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
First Aid Certificate
Surf Life Saving NSWJun, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Vertebrate Pest Control Training
Local Land ServicesFeb, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Aboriginal Sites Awareness
Aboriginal Heritage OfficeNov, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Legal Stage 1 Training for Weed Officer
NSW Department of Primary IndustriesAug, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Beekeeping
University of SydneyApr, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Work Health and Safety General Construction Induction
NSW WorkCoverApr, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Gourmet Mushroom Cultivation
Milkwood.netMar, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Work Safely at Heights
Fire&Safety AustraliaMar, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Introduction to Permaculture
Permaculture Sydney NorthSep, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Working with venomous animals
Working with WildlifeJan, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Basic Bushfire Fighter
NSW Rural Fire ServiceNov, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Chainsaw Operation and Maintenance
NSW Department of Primary IndustriesSep, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Chemical User Certificate
NSW Department of Primary IndustriesSep, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Class C Driver License
RTA
Experience
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Maitland City Council, Australia
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Australia
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Government Administration
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100 - 200 Employee
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Biodiversity and resilience officer
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Jan 2021 - Present
The role involves management of natural areas under council care and control as well as seeking opportunities and partnership in the revegetation of wildlife corridors throughout the local government area, development of the green and blue grid and increasing canopy cover to mitigate urban heat and improve livability. Review of ecological reports such as BAR, BDAR, REF and SoEE and providing advice on planning proposals and council's infrastructure projects, development of an environmental assessment process for council's internal operations. The role also involves applying for and managing grants as well as consultants and contractors on small to large scale projects, mapping of wildlife corridors, ecological survey and monitoring as well as organising community planting events and supporting the establishment of Landcare groups in Maitland. Development of educational material to promote biodiversity sensitive urban design and training of staff and volunteers as well as liaising and negotiating with a diversity of internal and external stakeholders to achieve positive environmental outcomes for Maitland and it's community.
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Anderson Environment & Planning
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Australia
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior ecologist - botanist
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Sep 2019 - Dec 2020
The position involves vegetation mapping, undertaking BAM plots, managing flora fieldwork for large-scale projects, setting up camera traps, writing reports such as Ecological Assessment reports, Bushfire Threat Assessment reports and BDARs, providing ecological constraints advice, liaising and maintaining superior relationships with clients, writing quotes and training junior staff. The position involves vegetation mapping, undertaking BAM plots, managing flora fieldwork for large-scale projects, setting up camera traps, writing reports such as Ecological Assessment reports, Bushfire Threat Assessment reports and BDARs, providing ecological constraints advice, liaising and maintaining superior relationships with clients, writing quotes and training junior staff.
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Kleinfelder Australia
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Australia
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Ecologist (Botanist)
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Jun 2018 - Aug 2019
The ecologist (botanist) position involves a wide range of activities including vegetation mapping and identification of flora species for the NSW Biodiversity Assessment Method (BAM), setting up and monitoring flora quadrats to identify the impacts of various activities on ecosystems as well as assess general vegetation health. It also involves targeted threatened flora search, monitoring of fauna species through trapping, setting up cameras as well as bird surveys, and herpetofauna search. The ecologist (botanist) position involves a wide range of activities including vegetation mapping and identification of flora species for the NSW Biodiversity Assessment Method (BAM), setting up and monitoring flora quadrats to identify the impacts of various activities on ecosystems as well as assess general vegetation health. It also involves targeted threatened flora search, monitoring of fauna species through trapping, setting up cameras as well as bird surveys, and herpetofauna search.
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Northern Beaches Council
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Australia
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Government Administration
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400 - 500 Employee
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Bushland Team Coordinator
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Feb 2015 - May 2018
Lead a team to deliver conservation based activities throughout the LGA. Work includes Bushland reserve management through removal of invasive plants and revegetation, erosion and sedimentation control as well as landscaping, bushfire hazard reduction, feral animal control through trapping and baiting and supervision of the bushcare program involving community volunteers. The role also includes planning and participation in community oriented events such as Bushcare's Big Day Out, Ocean Care Day and National Tree Planting Day. The position also involves yearly audit of Asset Protection Zones (APZ), updates of council's Work Health and Safety policies, writing of reserve management plans, planning of conservation activities, supervision and training of staff and volunteers as well as reporting to management in order to improve conservation outcomes.
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Project Manager/ Team leader
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Jul 2011 - Feb 2015
Management of bushland reserves. Restoration of degraded ecosystem through the eradication of invasive plants, fire hazard reduction work, erosion and sedimentation control. Work also includes monthly reporting of work, site improvement and site specific issues, writing of tenders and management plans, weed mapping using Geographic Information System, flora survey and training of new staff
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Bush Regenerator
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Jan 2009 - Jun 2011
Manual and chemical removal of weeds, planting of native species, terracing and mulching
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Bushcare Supervisor
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Jul 2010 - Jan 2014
Bushcare programs provide the community with the opportunity to learn about the bush and actively participate in its protection and restoration. Bushcare supervision includes the training of volunteers in flora and fauna identification and weed removal techniques. The bushcare supervisor is also responsible for the volunteers' safety during monthly sessions as well as yearly events such as the National Tree Day. Bushcare programs provide the community with the opportunity to learn about the bush and actively participate in its protection and restoration. Bushcare supervision includes the training of volunteers in flora and fauna identification and weed removal techniques. The bushcare supervisor is also responsible for the volunteers' safety during monthly sessions as well as yearly events such as the National Tree Day.
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Maintenance Supervisor
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Jul 2006 - Nov 2008
General building maintenance, gardening and landscaping. Liaise with contractors to carry out repairs and upgrades. Supervise casual maintenance assistants and apply OH&S regulations in the workplace. Promote energy efficiency and water conservation to management. Inform students about safety regulations and environmental friendly behaviours General building maintenance, gardening and landscaping. Liaise with contractors to carry out repairs and upgrades. Supervise casual maintenance assistants and apply OH&S regulations in the workplace. Promote energy efficiency and water conservation to management. Inform students about safety regulations and environmental friendly behaviours
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Education
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2006 - 2008
Macquarie University
Bachelor's degree, Resources and Environmental Management -
2012 - 2013
TAFE
Diploma, Conservation and Land Management -
2005 - 2005
City University of New York-Baruch College
Freshman year, Business Administration and Management, General -
2003 -
Lycee Francais de New York
French Baccalaureate, Economy and social studies -
2000 - 2002
Lycee Francais de Tokyo
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