Don Arnold Email & Phone Number

Mildura, Victoria, Australia

Having worked as a Ranger for the Victorian National Park Service in the 1980’s I’ve returned to Parks Victoria some 30 years later. The role is leading park management in the North West District covering some iconic parks like Wyperfeld and Hattah Kulkyne NPs together with Murray Sunset NP, Murray River Reserves and a swag of other flora & fauna reserves..

Mildura

I lead salinity and irrigation programs in the irrigation area of the Victorian Mallee. The role relies on managing relationships with investment groups and stakeholders in order to build trust in the programs delivery and demonstrate excellence in sustainable irrigation outcomes and value for investment. This includes managing a small team, multiple.

North East Region

Key role was to deliver organisational leadership, people management, internal and external relationships across a diverse suite of programs including threatened species, strategic planning, cultural heritage, compliance, community engagement, clean energy and coast, flood and estuaries management.

Gladstone

I led the delivery of environmental protection services and project management in the Gladstone industrial precinct during a period of intense and politically sensitive industrial development. The role comprised development assessment, incident management, compliance and responding to complaints of environmental harm. I provided regional leadership and.

Hamilton, Victoria

As a member of the CMA’s executive management team, I led delivery of strategic planning, external partnerships, workforce, business improvements, governance and financial management across land management, biodiversity, Landcare and sustainable agriculture.

Kakadu National Park

In joint management with Aboriginal traditional owners, I managed the operational performance of three districts, the Compliance and Enforcement Unit and the park’s aviation program. Kakadu is Australia’s largest National Park, it is a cross cultural workplace and my success was enabled through my ability to build strong relationships with traditional.

Gbrmp Gladstone, Qld

I co-ordinated and managed operations within the Mackay Capricorn Section of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and adjoining coastal foreshore. I supervised 10 staff based at three locations, co-ordinated five Marine Park Vessels worth approximately $2M, and managed of one of Australia’s key natural resources the World Heritage, Great Barrier Reef.

Gladstone

Apollo Bay, Victoria

Victoria, Australia