Flows for the Future seeks to undertake construction works at up at 500 sites within a 2 year period to deliver a key water management policy for South Australia. The voluntary program is returning low flows at selected dams and watercourse diversions across the eastern mount lofty ranges, requiring sensitive landholder engagement tactics to seek participating individuals and organisations. My role oversees two teams, one undertaking landholder engagement, another comprising construction… Show more Flows for the Future seeks to undertake construction works at up at 500 sites within a 2 year period to deliver a key water management policy for South Australia. The voluntary program is returning low flows at selected dams and watercourse diversions across the eastern mount lofty ranges, requiring sensitive landholder engagement tactics to seek participating individuals and organisations. My role oversees two teams, one undertaking landholder engagement, another comprising construction managers and program support staff. The program is the first of its kind to occur at this scale, and requires a high level of innovation, such as developing novel design solutions to return low flows and; to encourage building market capacity in engineering and construction organisations undertaking the works. My role incorporates a degree of strategic thinking to navigate complex policy and political challenges and providing support to the Program Leader to manage a range of stakeholders within state government, federal government and other associated bodies. This role also utilises my scientific background to effectively communicate the evidence supporting the programs’ environmental objectives, including managing supporting scientific studies essential to delivering the program. A key achievement whilst in this role was the development and management of an $8M design and construction panel, requiring significant ongoing negotiations with contractors to gain value for money and ensure timely delivery of works. Show less

Project Manager: Lake Eyre Basin Rivers and Springs, part of the National Partnership Agreement for Coal Seam Gas and Large Coals Mines.

A Senior Environmental Consultant, specialising in Ecology and Natural Resources Management, with broad ranging experiences gained over 13 years, including significant roles as a Senior Ecologist. With strengths in Project Management, logistical and survey planning, recently managing combined project budgets in excess of $1M working with Woodside Energy Limited and >$2M with BHP Billiton at Olympic Dam. Experience in a range of environmental impact studies and risk assessments, including… Show more A Senior Environmental Consultant, specialising in Ecology and Natural Resources Management, with broad ranging experiences gained over 13 years, including significant roles as a Senior Ecologist. With strengths in Project Management, logistical and survey planning, recently managing combined project budgets in excess of $1M working with Woodside Energy Limited and >$2M with BHP Billiton at Olympic Dam. Experience in a range of environmental impact studies and risk assessments, including project management and technical roles in the preparation of Ecological Impact Statements for mining developments, working with multidisciplinary study teams. Resources and oil and gas experience, including Senior Environmental Advisor Role with Woodside, managing studies and approval works packages and developing environmental policy documents. Excellent working knowledge of environmental legislation, guidance and policies within South Australia, Western Australia and Queensland. Long standing consulting experience working with a range of private and government organisations enabling the development of effective communication skills. Show less