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Queensland, Australia

Queensland, Australia

Management of invasive plant species and mosquito populations throughout the Sunshine Coast region. I'm actively working with private landowners and government agencies throughout the Sunshine Coast to achieve positive environmental outcomes, through integrated pest plant management. Mosquito management involves a lot of time in mangroves and above the microscope monitoring and identifying mosquito populations throughout the year to enable an accurate and efficient treatment schedule.

Sunshine Coast

Maintenance of Sunshine Coast Council's natural area estate including inspection of infrastructure, hazard mitigation, prescribed ecological burns, invasive weed management, ecological restoration projects and vegetation management.

Sunshine Coast

Professional Ocean Lifeguard duties were performed from Noosa through to Caloundra. Whilst the safety of beachgoers was of highest priority, particular emphasis was placed upon public relations, conflict resolution, communication skills and knowledge of particular local laws and state legislation. Compulsory, rigorous fitness tests were conducted bi-annually as well as regular updates of first aid and life support skills including the use of a defibrillator and advanced resuscitation… Show more Professional Ocean Lifeguard duties were performed from Noosa through to Caloundra. Whilst the safety of beachgoers was of highest priority, particular emphasis was placed upon public relations, conflict resolution, communication skills and knowledge of particular local laws and state legislation. Compulsory, rigorous fitness tests were conducted bi-annually as well as regular updates of first aid and life support skills including the use of a defibrillator and advanced resuscitation certification. In 2001 and 2006 I worked for the Summer season on the Atlantic coast in France. Other relevant activities included dune stabilisation, reporting of injured and sick marine and terrestrial fauna such as turtles, whales, dugongs, sea snakes, sharks, birds; and reporting / monitoring of pest fauna and flora including wild dogs, foxes and invasive weed species. Show less

Republic Of The Maldives

From June to September each year when beach visitation numbers were low, I would take leave from Lifeguard duties to carry out contract work for World Surfaris Pty Ltd, hosting up to16 guests at a time on board charter boats in the Republic of the Maldives. This role involved particular focus on marine activities such as surfing, diving, fishing and snorkeling. Whilst the safety of guests in the water was paramount, exceptional organisational and communication skills were required to… Show more From June to September each year when beach visitation numbers were low, I would take leave from Lifeguard duties to carry out contract work for World Surfaris Pty Ltd, hosting up to16 guests at a time on board charter boats in the Republic of the Maldives. This role involved particular focus on marine activities such as surfing, diving, fishing and snorkeling. Whilst the safety of guests in the water was paramount, exceptional organisational and communication skills were required to coordinate these activities in order to ensure that guests were given every opportunity to make the most of their valuable time. Show less

Ulladulla & Coffs Harbour

Primary duties involved the collection of independent and accurate data on catches, fishing operations, biological data, environmental information, protected species interactions and adherence to fishing permit conditions, whilst living on board an assigned longline fishing vessel on the high seas. A major part of this work involved the collection of scientific data, used to determine the overall effectiveness of bird by-catch mitigation techniques, being trialled throughout the Eastern Tuna… Show more Primary duties involved the collection of independent and accurate data on catches, fishing operations, biological data, environmental information, protected species interactions and adherence to fishing permit conditions, whilst living on board an assigned longline fishing vessel on the high seas. A major part of this work involved the collection of scientific data, used to determine the overall effectiveness of bird by-catch mitigation techniques, being trialled throughout the Eastern Tuna and Billfish Fishery, including the use of streamer lines, line weighting and deployment of baits by night. Whilst the projects aimed at limiting the number of birds being drowned by longlines, particularly Albatross species, it was also my duty to observe and report on the safety of the program and convenience to fishers, as well as determining any effects that the project may place upon the overall productivity of the vessel. Extensive bird identification skills were mandatory for this position along with the skills to identify marine mammal, reptile and fish species. Show less

Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast, Australia.

Contracted by CSIRO in conjunction with WW Fisheries Pty Ltd, to collect length and weight data of Yellowfin and Bigeye Tuna and Billfish and the extraction of otilith for direct ageing studies and population analysis. Otiliths were surgically removed from the fish with extreme care to not only avoid damaging them, but to minimise any damage to the fish, as they were commercially extremely valuable, destined for the Japanese Sashimi Markets. This work was carried out within the East Coast Tuna… Show more Contracted by CSIRO in conjunction with WW Fisheries Pty Ltd, to collect length and weight data of Yellowfin and Bigeye Tuna and Billfish and the extraction of otilith for direct ageing studies and population analysis. Otiliths were surgically removed from the fish with extreme care to not only avoid damaging them, but to minimise any damage to the fish, as they were commercially extremely valuable, destined for the Japanese Sashimi Markets. This work was carried out within the East Coast Tuna & Billfish Fishery, with Mooloolaba being the major collection port. Show less

Bribie Island

Whilst on break from university commitments, I was employed to perform duties such as National and Marine Park operational duties, bird and seagrass surveys, delivery of interpretation programs, weed and feral animal control, plant propagation and maintenance, supervision of volunteers, permit compliance and assisting senior staff with investigations and general administration duties.

Master'S Degree, Climate Change Adaptation

Master of Climate Change Adaptation

Bachelor Of Applied Science (Basc), Protected Area Management

Bachelor of Science - Protected Area Management Associate Diploma of Applied Science - Wilderness Reserves & Wildlife

Associate Diploma Of Applied Science, Wilderness Reserves And Wildlife

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