Port Noarlunga South, South Australia, Australia
A passionate environmental consultant with 15 years of diverse experience across environmental policy, sustainability, natural resource management, and infrastructure projects. I bring a wealth of knowledge and a proven ability to implement practical, high-impact sustainability outcomes across both the public and private sectors.
Working for the McConnell Dowell, Diona, Joint Venture (MDJV), who are an SA Water Framework partner that deliver critical water infrastructure for the whole of South Australia. In this role I ensure that environmentally acceptable working methods and practices are being implemented across all MDJV sites. I also promote and initiate innovative sustainability initiatives and waste minimisation strategies across all MDJV sites.
Worked in the Compliance and Regulatory Branch which oversaw environmental compliance activities of EPA licensed businesses and industries.
Project managed several environmental projects funded by ILSC, including the Merepah Traditional savannah burning and carbon reduction project, and the Reef Trust sediment reduction project in QLD. Also investigated the feasibility of emission reduction projects, carbon credit opportunities, and biodiversity funding opportunities for Aboriginal communities.
Was involved in the cross-sector project to clean-up and remove the pollutants in the stormwater network, which was impacting coastal communities, and the health of the marine environment. This involved investigating pollutant sources and removing sewage overflows, illegal cross-connections, sediment and other contaminants from the stormwater network. This project greatly reduced the incidence of e-coli and other contaminants detected at coastal outfalls and improved the overall health of the coastal water quality.
Compiled ecological management plans and restoration guides for wetlands along the Murray River. Also worked with local community groups, landholders, Indigenous organisations, to help restore wetland environments and improve monitoring of the ecological communities.