As the leader of both the origination and development teams, I oversee a comprehensive range of responsibilities. The origination team spearheads project identification, evaluation, and planning, encompassing tasks such as managing land acquisition, negotiating contracts, and conducting feasibility assessments for Solar, BESS, or Hybrid projects.In Project Development and Planning, I oversee the Development team and approval processes, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal laws and guidelines. Additionally, I cultivate and sustain enduring relationships with diverse external stakeholders. I've implemented reporting mechanisms to track and communicate progress, milestones, and key decisions to internal stakeholders, ensuring proper documentation management. Moreover, I efficiently manage and communicate any changes or updates to development progress, objectives, or timelines to internal stakeholders, seeking buy-in and managing necessary adjustments to resources, plans, or strategies.

ERM brings renewables support at every level of the organisation and at every decision gateway, be it securing project approvals, supporting day-to-day operations, or tackling strategic challenges – all while reducing risk and driving value creation.I worked in the Capital Project Delivery team providing clients with due diligence advice on renewable projects (BESS, Solar, Wind) and leading the Impact Assessment teams to deliver the required planning approvals such as EISs for State Significant Developments in NSW, and Council Development Approvals in QLD. As a team we partner with clients to meet their strategic goals and growth objectives at every stage of a capital project. Through our global presence and local networks, I manage the teams to deliver on time and on budget, securing local approvals and ensuring alignment with international and local standards.I work with a global team of specialists to provide expertise on environmental assessments as well as local regulatory systems and cultural sensitivities. We understand the capital project design process and work with our clients’ engineering teams to share our knowledge from the outset. Our comprehensive support includes:-Project feasibility and option assessment, siting, routing and planning-Design-phase impact and risk mitigation support-Resource-specific studies, field surveys and modelling-Regulatory permitting and approvals-Stakeholder / public engagement design and implementation-GIS, imagery analysis, and digital data management.

The APP Group offers an end-to-end Project Management advisory service covering from conception and initiation to project definition and planning through to project launch and execution, performance tracking and controls then onto closing out the project with the finalisation of all items.As a Senior Project Manager within APP, I played a pivotal role in overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of projects within our organization. This encompasses defining project objectives, developing comprehensive plans, and allocating resources effectively. I assemble and lead project teams, fostering collaboration and communication to ensure alignment with project goals. Throughout the project lifecycle, I would monitor progress, address any deviations from the plan, and proactively manage risks to keep the project on track.Stakeholder management was a crucial aspect of my role, involving the identification of stakeholders, maintaining positive relationships, and managing expectations. I would ensure that project activities adhere to quality standards and regulatory requirements, implementing processes for quality assurance and compliance. I lead the project closure process, conducting evaluations to capture lessons learned and facilitate knowledge transfer for future projects and training of staff.Continuous improvement was a key focus of my role, being able to identify opportunities to enhance project management practices and implementing best practices based on previous project experiences.

I work within the Urban Development and Environmental section at APP. In this role I contribute both specialised technical expertise on environmental issues and guidance to clients in achieving optimal environmental and commercial outcomes.I have been a Project Manager / Superintendent on numerous remediation and development projects with the objective of my role being to manage and ensure that the project is undertaken in accordance with the clients scope of works and relevant legislation, is cost effective, completed to an appropriate standard and satisfies my clients original requirements.I work closely with Government and Private clients to provide specialist advice and expertise on property disposal and acquisition strategies for environmentally constrained sites and assets. I manage the development of property asset compliance data gap assessments, identifying key risk areas related to land assets and preparing a program of works to address those risks as part of a disposal program.

Showcases thought leadership beyond current industry best practice across strategic environmental, social, economic and governance aspects of sustainability.

JK Group are a leading environmental consultancy offering a range of solutions to complex environmental challenges to comply with environmental standards and regulatory requirementsIn this role I provided public and private sector clients with advice on environmental issues such as soil contamination, water pollution, air quality, environmental impact assessments, environmental audits and waste management. I also maintained current knowledge of pertinent legislation and how it can potentially impact clients and my investigations.Roles and responsibilities included:• Stage 1 Environmental Site Assessments to identify potential contamination sources;• Stage 2 Environmental Site Assessments for detailed soil and groundwater assessments, satisfying the requirements of an independent contaminated site audit;• Site investigations addressing specific environmental issues, i.e. Salinity, Acid Sulfate Soil and Hazardous Ground Gas; and• Remediation and Validation Assessment for contaminated sites.

Sydney Water have Australia's largest dedicated water, trade wastewater and environmental sampling and testing facility allowing SWC to provide safe drinking water to more than 5 million people across Sydney, the Blue Mountains and the Illawarra. We also look after wastewater and some stormwater services to help protect the health of our rivers and beaches.My primary role included the coordination and preparation of technical reports, water sampling operations, data analysis, team management, conflict resolution and management of external clients.

The role of an Infantry soldier as described by the Army is ‘to seek out and close with the enemy, to kill or capture them, to seize and hold ground, repel attack, by day or by night, regardless of season weather or terrain’Probably one of the most interesting job descriptions I’ve ever had