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Kain brings 20 years’ experience in the public and private strategic land management sector across a broad range of areas including policy, planning, community engagement and project management. Kain is a very highly regarded trails consultant and has a strong interest in the provision of sustainable trails and recreational opportunities in natural areas. Kain has a long history delivering the full suite of trail related products and projects across Australia. He has conducted detailed trail feasibility studies and concept plans, trail planning and design reports, trail audits and condition assessments, sign planning and managed multiple permit and construction processes.His most recognised area of expertise is in the field of Trail planning and design. Kain has been involved in MTB and walking trail planning for 20 years and lead the development of MTB access in South Australia’s National Parks system. Kain is responsible for designing numerous successful MTB trail networks in his previous roles with National Parks SA and lead consultant with TrailScapes Pty Ltd. As a keen mountain biker, he is very much in touch with the MTB community, passionate about trails and the positive impact they can have on communities. His long history in the public and private trail sector means he understands the issues and opportunities that providing, managing and maintaining trails in natural areas presents land managers. He has acquired and developed a wealth of knowledge in innovative design and construction solutions for trails and visitor facilities in peri-urban and remote regional areas. Kain understands the range of elements that trails and infrastructure must both withstand and compliment to provide safe and memorable trail experiences. Kain started Open Trails Australia (OTA) to provide quality, unbiased and independent trail consultancy services. OTA works with tourism destination experts, landscape architects, trail construction companies and land managers. Clients appreciate his willingness and ability to ensure that the work and advice he provides meets the desired outcomes of the project. He ensures that the scope of work is suitable to deliver what the client really needs. There are no templates, every individual project with the Open Trails Australia consultancy is tailored to suit the client’s needs. Kain’s vast experience and knowledge across the trail landscape and his ability to offer independent and practical advice and options are what land managers need to inform their decision making.
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Independent ConsultantOpen Trails Australia Oct 2020 - PresentAustralia
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Project Manager & Trail ConsultantTrailscapes Pty Ltd Sep 2018 - Oct 2020South Australia, Australia -
Senior Project Manager, Trails And InfrastructureDepartment For Environment And Water Aug 2013 - Sep 2018Belair, South Australia• Managing the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Strategic Investment Program valued at $10.4 million over 4 years.• Managing a team of three. Project Manager, Project Officer and Community Engagement Officer. • Preparing and delivering briefings and reports for stakeholders including Minister, Chief Executive, Executive, Project Steering Committee and Regional Project Teams.• Managing an extensive community engagement and co-design process.• Managing multiple visitor facility and trails planning and construction projects across the states parks and reserve system.• Managing the entire procurement process including, tender preparation, evaluation panels, contract documentation and contract management.• Managing the financial reporting systems.• Working closely and collaboratively with superintendents, lead contractors and other professional services contractors to successfully deliver outcomes. • Conducting visitor facility and trail audits and risk assessments (biodiversity, public and economic) and recommending actions. -
Design & Strategic Projects ManagerAdelaide Botanic Gardens Apr 2013 - Jul 2013Adelaide, Australia• Maintaining working relationships with Botanic gardens Directorate management, the Board of the Botanic gardens and State Herbarium, the Chief Executive’s Office, the Ministers Office and relevant Government agencies• Managing the Practical Completion and defects liability process and negotiations for the First Creek Wetland Project valued at approx. $12million• Providing strategic management and design advice for capital and non-capital projects across the Botanic Gardens of Adelaide• Managing various procurement processes, contract documentation and contract management for Botanic gardens projects• Managing multiple construction and design projects across the Botanic Gardens• Preparing and delivering briefings and reports for Botanic Gardens stakeholders
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Statewide Trails Project ManagerDepartment Of Environment, Water And Natural Resources Jan 2010 - Apr 2013Adelaide, Australia• Managing multiple visitor facility and trails planning and construction projects across the states parks and reserve system• Managing DEWNR Capital Expenditure Provisions totalling $2 million per annum• Leading and advising Regional and Botanic Gardens project teams• Developing an on-going 5 year trails strategic investment program• Assisting with the formulation of forward estimates for capital expenditure• Leading the development of trail implementation strategies• Developing internal and external communication strategies and plans• Conducting risk assessments (biodiversity, public and economic) and recommending actions• Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with DEWNR directorates by working in collaboration to inform policy, planning and delivery processes. • Initiating and managing relations with key external stakeholders, including (but not limited to) recreational user groups, friends groups, land holders, business and relevant government agencies.
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Trails Planning Project OfficerDepartment Of The Environment And Heritage Jan 2008 - Jan 2010Adelaide, Australia• Assisting in the preparation of and the implementation of the DEH Visitor Strategy, Trails Strategy, Linking Adelaide with Nature Trail Strategy and the Heysen Trail Strategic Plan.• Preparing DEH trail plans that meet the various state and DEH strategies and goals.• Engaging contractors and purchasing equipment inline with DEH financial and procurement processes • Supervising and assisting contractors in the development of trail plans• Identifying and assessing priority DEH trail experiences, including multi-use opportunities.• Coordinating and undertaking surveys and consultation with park visitors, communities, recreation groups, stakeholders and partners.• Developing communication strategies and plans.• Conducting risk assessments (biodiversity, public and economic) and recommending actions.• Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with Regional Conservation Delivery (RCD), Conservation Policy and Program (CPP) and Business Services (BS) staff by working in collaboration to inform planning and delivery processes. • Delivering lectures, workshops and field trips for university students, staff and community groups/stakeholders.• Contributing to the maintenance of trail related assets, mapping and GIS development.• Supporting the implementation of trail plans by providing leadership to construction and decommissioning projects including:o Leading project teams and reporting to steering committees.o Providing leadership and direction for delivery of trail construction and/or trail decommissioning in line with the plans. o Developing specifications for trail construction.o Setting and managing project budgets.o Monitoring and reviewing project outcomes.• Providing input to the development of policies, procedures and standards (including cycling in protected areas).• Providing advice and strategic support for the development of local and regional tourism and recreational plan -
Recreation & Tourism Project OfficerDepartment Of Environment And Heritage Jan 2007 - Jan 2008Adelaide, Australia• Coordinating the implementation and delivery of the “Levels of Service” program.• Providing input to the development of policies, procedures and standards and providing advice and strategic support for the development of local and regional tourism and recreational plans.• Assisting in the planning, development and implementation of priorities for tourism and recreation development and associated infrastructure.• Making recommendations on significant risk issues identified at tourism and recreation and visitor sites. • Researching, developing and applying benchmark standards to tourism and recreational experiences.• Contributing to the development of major, statewide tourism and recreational strategies and priorities.• Supporting community and industry groups interested in providing management support for tourism and recreational facilities.
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Seasonal Works SupervisorDepartment Of Environment And Heritage Oct 2006 - Jan 2007Adelaide, Australia• Ensuring the efficient and effective performance of works functions by providing leadership, co-ordination, training, development, quality control and line control supervision of the seasonal team.• Supervising and co-ordinating staff in the execution of a broad range of construction, maintenance and fire management works to meet program objectives.• Supervising staff engaged in a broad range of activities by establishing priorities, giving instructions, allocating tasks, monitoring work, and undertaking performance management. • Liaising and working with DEH district land managers and SA Water land managers.• Ensuring the effective management of human resources by adopting safe work practices for staff, the public, contractors and volunteers in accordance with relevant occupational health, safety and welfare policies and procedures and relevant legislation, policies, guidelines and procedures.• Co-ordinating and contributing to emergency operations in the Department’s response to fire suppression and search and rescue activities, including frontline fire-fighting duties. • Managing the efficient and effective co-ordination of minor contracts and minor works projects by administering contractual practice and procedures, engaging, co-ordinating and directing contractors and consultants• Overseeing the scheduled maintenance and replacement of plant, vehicles, fire suppression and other equipment by preparing and implementing appropriate maintenance and replacement programs and manage the supply and use of material by implementing approved stores control practices.• Contributing to the effective management of general operating and fire management funds by managing a minor budget, preparing budget estimates and controlling expenditure within approved delegation. • Contributing to the timely development and implementation of capital works programs by assisting in the design, planning, costing, contractual procedure and supervision of projects.
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Park RangerDepartment Of Environment And Heritage Feb 2005 - Oct 2006Adelaide, Australia• Contributing to the protection of Northern Lofty District’s natural resources by undertaking wildlife management programs including species protection and recovery, pest plant and animal control and other threat abatement management activities.• Contributing to the preparation and implementation of park management and development plans. • Assisting in the management of park visitors by contributing to the planning, development and maintenance of visitor facilities and park infrastructure, providing interpretation and information services and liaising with licensed operators and lessees of visitor facilities.• Providing educational tours and presentations for community and school groups.• Undertaking revenue collection and budget expenditure by assisting with budget preparation and complying with prescribed financial management procedures• Contributing to the protection of natural and cultural resources by enforcing and exercising the provisions of the National Parks and Wildlife Act.• Implementing training and works programs. • Organising and co-ordinating the work of volunteers, Department of Correctional Services and community employment participants by developing work programs and by training and supervising these groups in the safe implementation of programs..• Formulation of contracts, works specifications and tender documents.• Overseeing and executing contracts within specified time and budget provisions.• Participating in emergency operations including search and rescue, fire suppression and wildlife response.
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Kain Gardner Education Details
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Centre For Environment And Sustainability, TafesaConservation And Land Management -
Unley High School12
Frequently Asked Questions about Kain Gardner
What company does Kain Gardner work for?
Kain Gardner works for Open Trails Australia
What is Kain Gardner's role at the current company?
Kain Gardner's current role is Independent Consultant at Open Trails Australia.
What is Kain Gardner's email address?
Kain Gardner's email address is ka****@****.gov.au
What schools did Kain Gardner attend?
Kain Gardner attended Centre For Environment And Sustainability, Tafesa, Unley High School.
What skills is Kain Gardner known for?
Kain Gardner has skills like Construction, Procurement, Trails, Auditing, Risk Assessment, Project Management, Community Engagement, Project Planning.
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