Amy Young Email & Phone Number

Australia

AimWild proudly works with for-purpose organisations, First Nations groups, government and private sector to help turn wild ideas into bespoke solutions, strategies and sustainable partnerships. We are an independent voice in the ecological restoration sector, focused on increasing capacity to enable the whole sector and unusual allies to use their strengths to tackle the twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss with optimism.

Australia

Head of the project management and coordination team at Greening Australia, including coordination of business improvements and integration for PM software implementation. In addition to continued project management responsibility for three national restoration projects.

Australia

Managing a small team of high performing Project Managers and project managing the delivery of large scale restoration and carbon projects across southern Australia. Delivering several complex, multi-year programs including: - 25 Million Trees Campaign by 2025 for AstraZeneca and One Tree Planted- Restoring Australia initiative in partnership with Officeworks - Climate Future Plots with Minderoo Foundation by 2024 - Priceless Planet Coalition plantings with Conservation International and Mastercard- Carbon tree planting feasibility studies across the Great Southern Landscapes program region in partnership with First Nations, public and private landholders.

Australia

Project managing the feasibility assessments and delivery of large-scale restoration and carbon projects across southern Australia.

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

- Manage multiple sub-projects of a $155 million floodplain restoration project in the SA Riverland.- Continuation of Salinity Management role following restructure, with a stronger focus on developing the Pike Floodplain Operations Plan and coordinating the science required to support it.- Manage the development of Cultural Heritage Management Plan and Land/Visitor Management Plans. - Coordinate the proposal for the annual environmental water allocation for the floodplain.

Adelaide, Australia

Adelaide, Australia

Murray Darling Basin policy and strategy development and implementation.

Antarctica

- Support the Voyage Leader in achieving the objectives of the 7-week resupply and retrieval operations at Mawson and Davis Antarctic stations.- Supervise and direct the ship and shore-based teams, including watercraft operators, ship's crew and refuelling staff during various operations.- Manage and coordinate the cargo, including scientific samples, refuelling logistics, and personnel transfers by watercraft &/or rotary aircraft.- Coordinate all ship-based/-supported scientific and non-scientific AAD programs.- Supervise the Chief Mate and liaise with the ship's crew to manage cargo and any potentially complex/crisis situation.- Document the voyage on social media through media clips and short written explanations.- Maintain expeditioner safety and comfort while providing logistical advice and assistance in support of programs occuring on/from the vessel.- Organise and host social activities throughout the voyage, including a fundraising auction for Camp Quality (raised $22,000). - Assume responsibilities of Voyage Leader for managing operations, as required.

Kingston, Tasmania

Initiate and develop policies and strategies relating to a broad range of Antarctic governance and conservation matters. Research and develop briefing materials and papers for international meetings. Engage diverse stakeholders including Antarctic scientists, environmental NGOs, fishing and tourism industry representatives, and other Government departments.Collaboratively develop and provide advice on the Australian Government positions for emerging international Antarctic and Southern Ocean issues.

Kingston, Tasmania

Future Directions Project - merging marine and terrestrial park management agencies, comprising:A strategic review of Parks AustraliaSetting and implementing the strategic direction of the agencyProject managementContract managementOrganisational change managementStakeholder engagementCommunication Cultural change

Partnership building and managementContract managementProgram design and deliveryCompliance and enforcementDevelopment of business agreements and Memoranda of Understanding

Project managementCommunications and engagementStakeholder consultationPreparation of written and spoken material Provide policy advise on a range of topicsPrepare delegation material for international meetingsProgram deliveryLiaise with Executive management

Project implementationOn-ground conservation initiativesWoody weed removalHerbicide applicationHand weedingMonitoring and maintenance of public reserves

Melbourne, Australia

Program design and implementationInfrastructure upgradesEvent coordination for environmental awareness raisingDesign and delivery of environmental education initiativesOrganisational capacity buildingProvision of environmental advice

Melbourne, Australia

Delivery of Waste Watchers environmental education program (Grade 1 to 3)Implementation of an organic kitchen garden Delivery of lessons to all primary year levels in outdoor classroomHands-on organic veggie gardening education (Prep to Grade 6)Contribution to infrastructure upgradesParticipation at Environment Committee meetings

Bachelor Of Natural Resource Management, Natural Resources Management, First Class Honours

Post-Grad Diploma, Project Management

Exchange Semester, Environmental Science

Victorian Certificate Of Education, Science, Language, Theatre Studies

Activities and Societies: The Expedition Society

Certificate Iii, Entrepreneurial And Small Business Operations

Activities and Societies: Business planning | Financial planning | Marketing | Market research and sales | Governance and Business.