Senior Environmental Consultant with 15 years experience in both the public and private sectors in environmental planning, assessment and management and with recent certification as an Infrastructure Sustainability Accredited Professional (ISAP) through the Infrastructure Sustainability Council. Highly proficient in the environmental impact assessment of a range of development types including transport and infrastructure projects, mineral resources, renewable energy and urban development and has worked across multiple jurisdictions and legislative frameworks, including the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, South Australia, Queensland and the Commonwealth Indian Ocean Territories. Able to interpret environmental planning legislation, assist and coordinate the environmental approvals process, with recent experience in both strategic assessment and major projects, including State Significant Development for both government and private clients. Very well-developed ability to work in high pressure environments, assisting clients through all planning phases from project scoping, assessment, approvals, construction and operation.Strong communication skills and an ability to present and translate complex technical information to a wide array of stakeholders, with proficiencies in client management, building relationships and finding solutions in multidisciplinary project environments.
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Senior Environmental ConsultantEco Logical Australia Pty Ltd Feb 2020 - Jan 2024Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, AustraliaKey Sectors - Infrastructure (Water, Sewer, Road, Rail, Telecommunications), Renewable Energy (Solar and Wind Farm), Extractive Industry (mineral sands mining), urban development (residential, health and education infrastructure).Key Clients - Private Developers, Local Governments, State and Territory Government Departments.Project Manager and Project Director, Quality Assurance expert, Tender/bid writing, Budget management, stakeholder and regulator consultation, subconsultant management. Reporting Writing - Review of Environmental Factors, Environmental Impact Statements, Scoping Reports, environmental risk assessment -
Act Office ManagerEco Logical Australia Pty Ltd Feb 2020 - Jul 2020Office Manager for the ELA Canberra, Huskisson and Narooma offices. This role involved management of staff, client management, business development, recruitment and performance reviews. -
Environmental ConsultantEco Logical Australia Pty Ltd Mar 2019 - Feb 2020Canberra, Australia -
Recreational Services OfficerCity Of Gold Coast Nov 2013 - Dec 2015BundallAsset custodian of city public open space for sport and recreation purposes. Managed local community groups using and/or leasing the land and associated city owned buildings. Responsible for maintenance of assets and funding of new assets through Councillor budget or grants. Progressed to strategic role, project managing Community Use of School program (aimed at addressing capacity issues at Council parks by allowing local sporting groups to access and use State school facilities). -
Supervisor Environmental And Landscape AssessmentCity Of Gold Coast May 2013 - Nov 2013NerangLed a cross-functional team environmental planners, arborists, landscape architects and comprising 12 direct reports. Resolved complex environmental planning issues in a variety of forums, including planning appeal meetings and Council Planning Committee meetings. -
Senior Environmental PlannerCity Of Gold Coast Mar 2012 - May 2013NerangAssessed complex development applications, reviewed all incoming applications and allocated work to the environmental planning team, triggered State and Federal referrals and reviewed and participated in planning appeals. -
Environmental PlannerCity Of Gold Coast Nov 2009 - May 2011NerangAssessed development applications within the Gold Coast local government area, ensuring environmental values were identified and protected where required in accordance with relevant planning tools and legislation. -
Development Assessment EcologistBrisbane City Council May 2008 - Nov 2009Brisbane, AustraliaAssessed development applications within Queensland’s capital city, Brisbane ensuring environmental values were identified and protected where required in accordance with relevant planning tools and legislation. -
Environmental ScientistBrisbane City Council Jan 2007 - May 2008Brisbane, AustraliaConducted ecological surveys in the field, prepared environmental management plans and undertook construction site auditing for both internal and external clients within City Design, a department of the Council responsible for in house delivery of consultancy services for city projects. -
Program Officer SustainabilityBrisbane City Council Jan 2006 - Dec 2006Brisbane, AustraliaProject managed the Sustainable Home Rebate Program autonomously, assessing all incoming applications, completing on site home audits, liaising with building and development industry and administering a cash rebate accordingly. Supported the team leader in the development of the Sustainable Development Incentives Program, undertaking policy research and reviewing and interpreting all comments and submissions from the planning and development industry. -
Research AssistantSouth East Queensland Fire And Biodiversity Consortium Nov 2004 - Nov 2005Gold CoastAssisted in the production of new Fire and Biodiversity Consortium education products including the following:- ‘Fire Management for Protected Vegetation’ fact sheet- ‘Bushfire Safety for your Home and Garden’ fact sheet- Fire Operations Notebook for South East Queensland Council useAttended community workshops/expos as an exhibitor and spokesperson for the ConsortiumResearched and wrote an article for WILDLIFE Australia Magazine (published Winter 2005) titled ‘Flame Grilled Specials: How Australian animals find food after bushfires’Knowledge of fire ecology principles and application to natural area management including:- The role of fire in biodiversity conservation- Ecological guidelines for burning different vegetation types- Property fire management planning for both fire safety and bushland conservation
Skye O'Brien Skills
Skye O'Brien Education Details
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Environmental Science, Wildlife Management, Ecotourism
Frequently Asked Questions about Skye O'Brien
What is Skye O'Brien's role at the current company?
Skye O'Brien's current role is Associate Director of Environment at Quadrant Rail Consulting.
What schools did Skye O'Brien attend?
Skye O'Brien attended Griffith University.
What skills is Skye O'Brien known for?
Skye O'Brien has skills like Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Development Assessment, Local Government, Vegetation Management, Land Use Planning, Open Space Planning, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Policy, Recreation Planning, Asset Management, Environmental Consulting.
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