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Perth, Australia

Victoria Park, Perth

Supervised a small team within the Riverpark Unit, implementing a wide range of operational tasks to protect and enhance the Swan Canning Riverpark. Works included foreshore restoration & erosion control, water quality monitoring, river & foreshore cleanup, incident response, and regulatory compliance. Developing & maintaining the operational capacity/capability of the team was a key component of the role (staff training/development, procedure development, equipment acquisition and maintenance, supplies)

Perth, Australia

Managing projects associated with recreational activities in the Swan Canning Riverpark, commercial leases, and commercial operator licences.Worked on progressing the Swan Canning Riverpark Trails project and interpretation plan for the Riverpark. Progressed resolution of recreation capacity issues at high use locations in the Riverpark. Developed the Visitor Risk Management guidelines for the Riverpark.

Perth, Australia

Senior Operations OfficerPlayed a key role in forming & developing the Riverpark Operations team following creation of the Swan Canning Riverpark and the Riverpark Branch within Swan River Trust.Recruited and developed staff, improved equipment/resources and functioning of the work centre, and developed work systems and procedures.A/Riverpark Operations ManagerOverall management of the Riverpark Operations team.Progressed a number of key projects/initiatives within Riverpark, including elements of the Boating Management Strategy and enhancing regulatory compliance capabilities. Played a key role in the Aquatic Use review process.

Managing a small team to implement the Bold Park Management Plan, with a focus on the bushland restoration program and biodiversity conservation. Management of recreational use and maintenance/improvement of park facilities.

Regional Parks Unit, Fremantle

Operational management of Rockingham Lakes Regional Park, Canning River Regional Park and Woodman Pt Regional Park. Coordinating/overseeing typical reserve and park management works including weed control and rehabilitation, fire hazard management, fencing and access control, and recreation facility maintenance/improvement. Liaison & engagement with community groups, park neighbours & leaseholders, recreational user groups and other stakeholders to facilitate good protection and enhancement of the parks.

Kelmscott/Dwellingup/Wanneroo

Undertook a variety of entry level field officer positions, working in the fields of dieback interpretation, conservation reserve management, and fire management. Work locations spanned the Swan Coastal plain, Darling Ranges and south-west forest areas. Also undertook a four month secondment to Rottnest Island as a Marine Ranger.

Bachelor Of Environmental Science, Honours Project - Rehabilitation Of Gold Mine Tailings

Yrs 7-12