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Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia

- Fauna and flora assessments- Ecological due diligence- Threatened fauna surveys- Protected flora and marine plant surveys- Bushfire hazard assessments and management plans- QGIS mapping

Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia

- Development of technical reports including ecological assessments, significant impact assessments,waterway barrier work assessments, environmental management plans, and review of environmentalfactors (REF)- Organise and conduct fieldwork in remote areas- Producing maps using QGIS software- Fauna spotter catcher activities including pre-clearance habitat inspections and post-clearancereporting- Project management including developing proposals and invoicing using Total Synergy platform- Developing risk assessments and safe work method statements- Liaison with clients and government departments

Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia

- Development of technical reports including ecological assessments, significant impact assessments,waterway barrier work assessments, environmental management plans, and review of environmentalfactors (REF)- Conduct fieldwork in remote areas- Producing maps using QGIS software- Fauna spotter catcher activities including pre-clearance habitat inspections and post-clearancereporting- Developing risk assessments and safe work method statements- Liaison with clients and government departments

Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia

Alexandra Park Zoo

- Day-to-day operations and maintenance of the zoo- Development of site collection plans for native and exotic species- Development of zoo policies, procedures and risk assessments- Meeting legislation, licensing and ZAA Accreditation requirements- Management of a small team- Managing budgets to meet business obligations- Design, plan and construct new exhibits and enclosures- Development and preparation of nutritional animal diets- Capture and restraint of captive animals for medical or transportation purposes- Development and implementation of animal enrichment programs- Development, modification and implementation of animal preventative medication regimes with veterinarian advice- Application of animal medications or treatments as directed by the veterinarian- Conducting onsite and offsite educational tours and presentations for a variety of demographics - Liaise with several media platforms - print, television, radio, social media- Chief fire warden- Workplace Health & Safety Representative- Information Management Champion

Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia

- Husbandry & servicing of reptile, bird, native mammal and primate species- Liaise with management and deliver directions to other staff- Day-to-day operations and maintenance of the zoo- Conducting educational tours and presentations- Development and preparation of animal diets- Capture and restraint of captive animals for medical or transportation purposes- Development and presentation of animal enrichment- Application of animal medications or treatments as directed by the veterinarian- Development and modification of animal preventative medication regimes with veterinarian advice- Development of collection plans for herpetofauna- Formulation of proposals for new exhibits- Set-up of new reptile enclosures & formulating protocols- Media liaison – radio, television, print

Rockhampton, Bundaberg

- Pre-clearance fauna habitat inspections, including identification of potential inhabitants via scats and tracks- Safe and effective fauna capture and handling techniques including venomous snakes, large monitors, birds, reptiles, mammals, and amphibians- Relocation and release of native fauna including identification of appropriate habitat for release- Identification of fauna species using diagnostic features such as scale counts- Collect and compile fauna capture and relocation records using Excel and Mobile Data Studio programs to produce fauna reports and Return of Operations for the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection- Development of smartphone applications for in-field data recording using Mobile Data Studio program- Experienced in the use of blunt force trauma to humanely euthanize in the field when required- Working safely around mobile machinery during clear & grade activities- Risk assessment- Conducting public educational presentations and workshops- Media liaison – local television, national/international television (National Geographic) , radio, print- Knowledge of Queensland legislation surrounding wildlife activities (Nature Conservation Act 1992 and subordinate regulations)- Amphibian specialist consultation, observational surveys and fauna monitoring for various construction projects

Cawarral, Queensland, Australia

- Maintenance & construction of crocodile pens and incubators- Capture, restraint and relocation of small to large (5m) captive crocodiles- Husbandry of freshwater and saltwater crocodiles, including nest raiding activities- Preparation of dietary requirements- Safe work around crocodiles- Sand filtration design, installation and maintenance- Pest and weed control i.e. mosquito fogging, pesticide spraying, rodent bait stations, herbicides, etc.

Roma, Queensland, Australia

- Pre-clearance fauna habitat inspections, including identification of potential inhabitants via scats and tracks- Safe and effective fauna capture and handling techniques including venomous snakes, reptiles, mammals, and amphibians- Relocation and release of native fauna including identification of appropriate habitat for release- Responding to incidental fauna interactions such as vehicle impacts- Identification of fauna species using diagnostic features such as scale counts- Collect and compile fauna capture and relocation records using Excel and Mobile Data Studio programs and produce monthly fauna reports- Development of smartphone applications for in-field data recording using Mobile Data Studio program- Pipeline trench inspections for potentially trapped fauna, both A.M. and P.M.- Using professional experience and knowledge to make “in the field” decisions regarding the status of a captured animal- Experience in the use of blunt force trauma to euthanize in the field where required- Working safely around mobile plant such as graders & excavators during clear & grade activities- Navigation around remote areas- Risk assessment

Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia

- Husbandry & servicing of reptile, ratite, native mammal and primate species- Conducting educational tours and presentations- Development and preparation of animal diets- Capture and restraint of captive animals for medical or transportation purposes- Koala fodder harvesting- Development and presentation of animal enrichment- Application of animal medications or treatments as directed by the veterinarian- Development of collection plans for herpetofauna- Formulation of proposals for new exhibits- Set-up of new reptile enclosures & formulating protocols- Media liaison – radio, television, print- First Aid Officer- Workplace Health & Safety Representative

Dakabin, Queensland, Australia

- Husbandry & servicing of reptile, amphibian, ungulate, native mammal, and aves species- Grounds keeping duties i.e. leaf blowing, bins, gardening, maintenance, etc.- Conduct reptile (snakes and crocodiles), camel and koala educational presentations- Take photographs of the public as part of animal experiences- Animal waste disposal- Preparation of animal diets- Euthanasia of feeder animals such as chicks and rats- Animal capture & restraint- Koala leaf changeover- Application of topical and oral medications as directed by the veterinarian- Re-browsing of exhibits for animal enrichment

Yarwun, Emerald

- Management of technical objects- Creating Bill of Materials (B.O.M.’s) for equipment in Microsoft Excel and SAP- Cataloguing materials for site stores in SAP- Creating maintenance assemblies in SAP- Basic maintenance planning and task lists- Data entry

Gladstone, Queensland, Australia

- Installing and maintaining low voltage electrical cables- Installing and repairing electrical apparatus- Installing cable tray and electrical conduits- Electrical testing and tagging- Installation of cathodic protection- Testing & tagging- Digging trenches- Housekeeping- Maintenance of electrical equipment

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc.) With Distinction, Ecology And Conservation Biology (Ecol&Consbiol), Gpa 6.913

Scholarships awarded: 2016 CQU Equity Scholarship 2017 CQU Equity Study Supplement Scholarship 2018 CQUniCares Launch Scholarship 2019.

Certificate Iv In Captive Animals, Captive Animal Management, Distinction

Certificate Iii In Captive Animals, Captive Animal Management, Distinction

Certificate Iii In Electrotechnology Systems Electrician, Electrician