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Canberra, Australia

Maintaining and improving the modelling capability of the MDBA to enable delivery of Basin Plan Implementation activities by:- facilitating Business Case development for the Integrated River Modelling Uplift program, acting as primary technical advisor and co-author - resulting in a $66m investment in river modelling capabilityLink: https://www.mdba.gov.au/news-media-events/newsroom/news-updates/66m-modelling-upgrades-bring-better-basin-information- developing new tools,… Show more Maintaining and improving the modelling capability of the MDBA to enable delivery of Basin Plan Implementation activities by:- facilitating Business Case development for the Integrated River Modelling Uplift program, acting as primary technical advisor and co-author - resulting in a $66m investment in river modelling capabilityLink: https://www.mdba.gov.au/news-media-events/newsroom/news-updates/66m-modelling-upgrades-bring-better-basin-information- developing new tools, templates and processes, to enhance the 'Hydrological Analysis' branch's capability to deliver modelling advice to support assessment of State Water Resource Plans and other business activities Show less

Canberra, Australia

Implementing key Basin Plan policy objectives including:- Assessing State proposals for adjustment to diversion limits, by modelling river management scenarios, and preparing reports and technical advice- Preparing advice on water resource modelling to support the accreditation of State Water Resource Plans- Establishing a federal database for State data on all forms of 'take' (of water); Basin Plan 6.08- Tracking and reporting the water recovery effort, see… Show more Implementing key Basin Plan policy objectives including:- Assessing State proposals for adjustment to diversion limits, by modelling river management scenarios, and preparing reports and technical advice- Preparing advice on water resource modelling to support the accreditation of State Water Resource Plans- Establishing a federal database for State data on all forms of 'take' (of water); Basin Plan 6.08- Tracking and reporting the water recovery effort, see http://www.mdba.gov.au/managing-water/environmental-water/progress-water-recovery- Administration of 'cap factors' that determine the long-term annual contribution of water buybacks and infrastructure projects. Show less

Melbourne, Australia

Contracted by DEPI Sustainable Water Division to deliver:- Project contracts and ongoing management of $1.3m of federally funded (Water Smart Australia) projects, in consultation with 4 regional catchment management authorities;- Project contracts and ongoing management of an environmental water resource modelling (REALM) project for the Wimmera/Glenelg catchments.

Melbourne, Australia

Contracted by TSV to assist the maritime zoning unit transition to operation under new state legislation. Key deliverables were:- Prepare policies and procedures to define TSV’s future operation in accordance with new legislation and ISO 31000.- Facilitate development of a best practice guide to maritime waterway management to assist external regulatory authorities.- Develop prototype database and cloud-based mapping tools to allow TSV to gather data and collaborate with external… Show more Contracted by TSV to assist the maritime zoning unit transition to operation under new state legislation. Key deliverables were:- Prepare policies and procedures to define TSV’s future operation in accordance with new legislation and ISO 31000.- Facilitate development of a best practice guide to maritime waterway management to assist external regulatory authorities.- Develop prototype database and cloud-based mapping tools to allow TSV to gather data and collaborate with external stakeholders in real-time. Show less

Melbourne, Australia

Specific responsibilities included:- Assisting water corporations prepare applications for new and amended bulk water entitlements, and implement actions identified in their Water Supply Demand Strategies. - Project managing the development of water resource allocation computer models (REALM), and chairing relevant technical working groups. - Implementing government policy decisions by coordinating working groups comprised of water corporations and regional authorities… Show more Specific responsibilities included:- Assisting water corporations prepare applications for new and amended bulk water entitlements, and implement actions identified in their Water Supply Demand Strategies. - Project managing the development of water resource allocation computer models (REALM), and chairing relevant technical working groups. - Implementing government policy decisions by coordinating working groups comprised of water corporations and regional authorities. - Advising water corporations and other authorities on the development of their drought contingency measures, and preparing briefings for the Minister’s consideration when emergency action is required.- Acting as primary technical advisor to the Gippsland Region Sustainable Water Strategy Group, providing key advice on: • water supply systems and associated bulk water entitlements across the Gippsland region; and • the workings of Latrobe Water Supply System that delivers water to power companies and primary industries.- Acting as Office of Water’s key contact for six Water Corporations/Authorities including Gippsland Water and Southern Rural Water.- Preparing briefings and cabinet documents for the Minister for Water, publishing ministerial orders, answering possible parliamentary questions. Show less

Edinburgh/Crawley, United Kingdom

Project managing and assisting delivery of water sector projects, with focus on flood mitigation.Project: Newcastleton Flood StudyWorking as part of a 3 person team to develop and analyse a hydraulic model of Liddel Water adjacent to Newcastleton (Scotland). Project outputs included an assessment of the potential impact of flooding and the development of an outline proposal for a flood alleviation scheme.Project: Aylesbury Water Cycle StrategyWorking in a 2 person team… Show more Project managing and assisting delivery of water sector projects, with focus on flood mitigation.Project: Newcastleton Flood StudyWorking as part of a 3 person team to develop and analyse a hydraulic model of Liddel Water adjacent to Newcastleton (Scotland). Project outputs included an assessment of the potential impact of flooding and the development of an outline proposal for a flood alleviation scheme.Project: Aylesbury Water Cycle StrategyWorking in a 2 person team in the role of hydrologist, this project was undertaken for the Aylesbury District Council. The goal was to inform town planners of the impacts of potential developments upon the local and regional water cycle with emphasis on flooding.Flood Risk AssessmentsWorking independently I undertook the role of primary hydrologist preparing flood risk assessments, for public and private entities, required by the UK Environment Agency when building or developing on a floodplain. Show less

Bendigo, Victoria, Australia

Worked as part of a multi-disciplinary research team carrying out project work. Project: Upper Goulburn EMSSWorked as the primary modeller applying biophysical catchment models (EMSS), developed by the Cooperative Research Centre for Catchment Hydrology (CSIRO affiliate), in the Goulburn and upper Loddon catchments. The models were prepared for Goulburn-Murray Water to help them understand the impacts of catchment management options on in-stream water quality. Project:… Show more Worked as part of a multi-disciplinary research team carrying out project work. Project: Upper Goulburn EMSSWorked as the primary modeller applying biophysical catchment models (EMSS), developed by the Cooperative Research Centre for Catchment Hydrology (CSIRO affiliate), in the Goulburn and upper Loddon catchments. The models were prepared for Goulburn-Murray Water to help them understand the impacts of catchment management options on in-stream water quality. Project: North-Central Targeted Areas MonitoringCarried out for the North Central Catchment Management Authority, this project provided an improved understanding of salt transport processes occurring in 10 targeted catchment areas. I worked in the role of primary hydrologist in the construction of a surface flow and salinity monitoring network and a time series database.Project: Mallee Bayesian NetworkWorked in a team of two as primary modeller in the assembly of a Bayesian network model. This project was about development of a risk based technique for the assessment of the impact of various farming practices on groundwater in the Mallee region. Show less

Bachelor Of Engineering (Be), Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering

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