Phil Maher possesses expertise in natural resource management, environmental awareness, conservation issues, environmental policy, stakeholder engagement and 45 more skills. Colleagues describe him as "I have worked with Phil in various roles over the past 15 years. Over that time he has shown dedication, leadership and honesty - often going above and beyond the call of duty to get the job done. In his role as South East Queensland Manager at Greening Australia, Phil was responsible for a team of staff who had complex roles - housed within local authorities, but employed by Greening Australia to work on community engagement activities. Phil was highly regarded by both his staff and his peers for his ability to deal with conflict while never losing sight of the greater environmental goals. I have also had several dealings with Phil in positions he has held since then, often crossing paths professionally. Now working for the Queensland Government, Phil has shown an ability to adapt to new policy arrangements and to fit in with any team. I always enjoy seeing Phil at the other end of a meeting table - it usually means a meeting will be productive and efficient. Phil is a strong leader, sensible manager and an all-round good guy. He also plays a mean guitar and knows how to erect a very large tent." and "I considered Phil to be an astute, professional, highly likeable and intelligent colleague, and I thoroughly enjoyed working with him. Phil has a particularly strong knowledge of the environment industry, and his skills in bridging strategic and practical elements bring great value to projects. Those whom he managed spoke highly of him as a man of integrity who treated them as valuable equals."