Our mission is to harness the power of the environment to facilitate human optimisation, cultivate resilience, drive neuroadaptation, and enhance physical capabilities.

Founder / Lead ParamedicBackpacker Medics (www.backpackermedic.com)2012 ~ ongoingFull Time - VolunteerBackpacker Medics is a platform for Paramedics and other pre-hospital workers to engage with the world of humanitarian work.Work with remote communities to research, design, fund and facilitate a 3-room health facility.Provide mobile and self-sufficient first-aid and medical treatment for remote and rural communities.Connection of remote patients with the most… Show more Founder / Lead ParamedicBackpacker Medics (www.backpackermedic.com)2012 ~ ongoingFull Time - VolunteerBackpacker Medics is a platform for Paramedics and other pre-hospital workers to engage with the world of humanitarian work.Work with remote communities to research, design, fund and facilitate a 3-room health facility.Provide mobile and self-sufficient first-aid and medical treatment for remote and rural communities.Connection of remote patients with the most appropriate health services, treatment, specialist care and knowledge base.Community engagement and education promoting ‘best practice’ health ideals.Providing an ongoing platform for Paramedics to engage with the world of humanitarian healthcare and education.Supply appropriate equipment and resources to support Paramedics working ‘in the field’.Monthly Volunteer Expedition co-ordinationDesign and delivery of medical programmes relevant to remote and rural communities. Show less

Lecturer / Paramedic Instructor / Unit Co-OrdinatorUniversity of TasmaniaAugust 2015 ~ Present ContractAll duties pertaining to student development:Lecturing- facilitation of subject matter across all year levels.Practical Instruction to all student levels covering diverse skill-sets including ALS, BLS, paediatrics and cardiac conditions.Curriculum development and construction.Student assessment- practical and theory.Inter-agency co-ordination (tertiary… Show more Lecturer / Paramedic Instructor / Unit Co-OrdinatorUniversity of TasmaniaAugust 2015 ~ Present ContractAll duties pertaining to student development:Lecturing- facilitation of subject matter across all year levels.Practical Instruction to all student levels covering diverse skill-sets including ALS, BLS, paediatrics and cardiac conditions.Curriculum development and construction.Student assessment- practical and theory.Inter-agency co-ordination (tertiary and industry)Ongoing Research projects. Show less

Lecturer / Paramedic Instructor / Unit Co-OrdinatorEdith Cowan UniversitySchool of Medical Sciences2013 - 2015ContractAll duties pertaining to student development:Lecturing- on-campus and online facilitation of subject matter across all year levels.Practical Instruction to all student levels covering diverse skill-sets including ALS, BLS, paediatrics and cardiac conditions.Curriculum development and construction.

Ambulance Paramedic (AP2) / Paramedic Mentor / Industrial Paramedic Advanced CareWest Australian Ambulance Service2008 - 2015Full TimeAll duties pertaining to patient care including:Advanced level clinical skills: intubation, cannulation, needle thoracentesis, intra-osseous access, cricothyrotomy, 12-Lead ECG, laryngoscopy, suturing and Advanced Life Support.Professional communication and leadership whilst working as part of a dynamic team in difficult… Show more Ambulance Paramedic (AP2) / Paramedic Mentor / Industrial Paramedic Advanced CareWest Australian Ambulance Service2008 - 2015Full TimeAll duties pertaining to patient care including:Advanced level clinical skills: intubation, cannulation, needle thoracentesis, intra-osseous access, cricothyrotomy, 12-Lead ECG, laryngoscopy, suturing and Advanced Life Support.Professional communication and leadership whilst working as part of a dynamic team in difficult situations.Complex problem solving including scene logistics, patient management and multi-organisational collaboration.On-road student mentoring, professional guidance and educational direction. Show less

Operations ManagerCapricorn Seakayaking2007 - 2009Full Time All operational duties for a busy tourism company including:Careful day-to-day management of a fluctuating staff base.Meticulous management and maintenance of a large fleet of equipment.Exceptional time-management skills.Highest-level customer service and inter-organisational liaison.