Erika Alacs Email & Phone Number

Australia

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Tasmania

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Coordinator and management of research projects for the Resilient Landscapes Hub, National Environmental Science Program.

Hobart, Tasmania

Supervised three project managers. Secured funding from the Australian Government for NRM South to continue delivery of projects and services for the next three years. Developed, planned and executed projects in the seafood, forestry, and agriculture industries. Liaised with Tasmanian government, Australian government, not for profit organisations, universities, local government organisations and community organisations to deliver sustainable agriculture and threatened species conservation outcomes.

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Project Manager of the Years 9-12 Review. The Years 9-12 Review was a reform across the Tasmanian government schools, independent schools and state schools to improve student retention, pathways to further education and student attainment.

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Assisted academics across the Cairns campus to apply for competitive tenders and grants. Administered internal grants for postgraduate students.

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

- Liaised with State agencies and academics to develop a recovery plan for the listedkoala- Managed the review of the National Koala Conservation and Management Strategy2009-2014.- Drafted tenders and contracts and administered them.- Reviewed recovery plans for the Long-footed Potoroo and Pink-tailed Worm Lizard.- Prepared Listing Advice for the Threatened Species Scientific Committee.- Liaised with researchers in two workshops on the importance of movement ecologyfor biodiversity policy which resulted in co-authorship on two scientific papers

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Assessed wildlife trade operations, wildlife trade management plans and captivebreeding programs for compliance under the Environment Protection and BiodiversityConservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) • Liaised with State and Territory governments to develop their management plans forthe commercial harvest of kangaroos and crocodiles.• Co-supervised a graduate.• Advised on Australia’s position for 16th meeting of the Conference of the Parties forthe Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna andFlora (CITES).• Prepared Ministerial and SES briefings