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Broome, Western Australia, Australia

Management of the Broome Bird Observatory (located on Roebuck Bay) and associated tours, accommodation, education and research support. The role involves:- Operational management of the BBO site including the Discovery Centre, accommodation and guest facilities, vehicles, power and water infrastructure and walking tracks.- Leading birding tours within the Broome region.- Supervision of assistant staff and volunteers.- Ensuring excellent visitor experiences including for day visitors and guests staying in BBO accommodation (cabins and campground). - Hosting and supporting bird research groups including the annual Australasian Wader Studies Group expedition. - Financial management including generating revenue for reinvestment into asset renewal for the BBO. - Regular liaison with other area stakeholders such as the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation & Attractions and Nyamba Buru Yawuru (native title holders).

Noosaville, Queensland, Australia

Coordination and leadership of the Parks & Gardens Team within the Civil Operations branch of Noosa Council. Direct management of 27 staff across three sub-teams - parks infrastructure, roadside landscaping and tree management. Coordination of works programs and projects within both operational and capital works budgets. Development of policy and strategy relating to parks, landscaping and tree management.

Noosaville, Queensland, Australia

Tree Management / Contract Management / Project Management including Capital Works / Landscape Management / Technical and Environmental

Northern Beaches, Sydney

Northern Beaches Council was proclaimed on 12th May 2016, an amalgamation of the former Pittwater, Warringah and Manly Councils in Sydney's Northern Beaches area.

Pittwater Lga, Northern Beaches, Sydney

Principal supervision/direction of all bushland and wetland management programs in the Pittwater LGA, including bush regeneration, weed control, bushfire hazard reduction and feral animal control as well as Council’s bushcare volunteer program. This involves direct supervision of eight staff. Part of the Natural Environment & Education Unit, this role includes:• Management of a $900,000 per annum budget, including 125 individual contracts, including procurement and contractor liaison.• Project management including capital works and preparation of plans of management (both in-house and via external consultants) for reserves and specific fauna.• Grant applications and grant project management.• Strategic planning and corporate reporting.• Assessment and input into land release/precinct developments, including bio certification. Development of Council’s LEP and DCP and related documents.• Staff management including recruitment, appraisals and training/development.• Filling in for at least 5-6 weeks per year as Acting Manager of the Natural Environment & Education Unit.The position involves a high level of decision-making regarding strategic planning, coordination and financial management, and liaison with senior management and the elected Council as well as local residents and state government agencies. It also requires high attention to detail and good rapport with staff and stakeholders.

Pittwater Lga, Northern Beaches, Sydney

Assessing Officer for all development applications in relation to the Natural Resources and Landscaping Controls in the Pittwater 21 DCP. This position involved detailed assessment of all natural resource issues relating to development including:• Bushland and endangered ecological community protection and enhancement.• Arboricultural assessments and review of arborist reports and tree plans.• Review of Ecological Impact Assessments and Species Impact Statements.• Assessment of Landscape and Planting Plans.• Development of Council’s Natural Resources and Landscaping controls, policies and guidelines (Local Environment Plan and Development Control Plan).I liaised on a daily basis with planners, managers and consultants as well as applicants and the general public. The position required a thorough knowledge of ecological principles, local flora and fauna, urban forestry and tree management, landscape design, planning principles and policies, NSW environmental legislation and an ability to strike a balance between sustainable development and environmental protection within the Pittwater LGA and community.

Mosman, Sydney

Management of the Horticulture Department at Taronga Zoo, Sydney. Supervision of 20 staff, works programming, project management, WHS, monitoring a $660K budget, purchasing and other administration. This contract position involved liaison with other zoo departments and required skilled coordination, staff management and horticultural and landscaping knowledge.

Sydney, Australia

Supervision of environmental rehabilitation and construction projects throughout the Sydney area. The position involved planning and undertaking projects ranging from bush track construction to bush, wetland and other natural landscape rehabilitation. Responsibilities include staff direction, WHS, maintaining contract specifications and consultation with clients such as local councils and development companies.

Kensington, London, United Kingdom

Managed the park operations contract at Kensington Gardens, a 150-hectare Royal Park in Central London. Supervision of up to 40 staff, works programming and project design, financial analysis, ISO 9001 & 14001 quality management, health and safety and events coordination. The position involved direct daily liaison with the client (the Royal Parks Agency) and required efficient planning, multi-tasking, monitoring, administration and handling of human resource issues. The total value of this prestigious contract was £1.1 million pounds per annum.

London, United Kingdom

Responsible for the ongoing garden design and maintenance of properties for several high-profile clients in inner London. This position demanded a high level of horticultural knowledge, technique, innovation, marketing and customer service.

Napier, New Zealand

My main responsibilities in these roles involved:• Water monitoring, soil compaction studies.• Vegetation and wildlife surveying.• Habitat improvement & restoration strategies.• Environmental impact assessments.• Creation of Ecological Masterplan to attain Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) accreditation.• Maintaining a contractor performance database.I was also responsible for planning and coordinating the 2001 winter tree planting season, which involved liaison with planting contractors, forest managers, nurseries and transporters. My two positions required a high level of project management, community consultation, field survey methodology, and required a sound knowledge of Forest Stewardship Certification (FSC) principles.

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Forestry And Natural Resource Management

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