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PER Team
Team Member Roles and Responsibilities
Role
Responsibility
Project Director
The Project Director oversees the project and provides direction to the project manager.
The Project Director is responsible for ensuring project goals are being met around quality,
timeliness and budget.
Project Manager
The manages the project scope and outcomes, co-ordinates the project team and logistics,
communications and is responsible for achieving project outcomes.
PER Author
The PER author writes the PER based on information collected by project team
Peer Reviewer
The peer reviewer reviews the PER to ensure editorial and technical accuracy.
Community
Consultation
Community Consultation professionals are specialists in all forms of community
consultation and stakeholder engagements.
Technical Advisors
The Technical Advisors provide advice and guidance on aspects within their area of
expertise. Technical advisors also contribute to the peer review process.
Environmental
Scientists
The Environmental Scientists undertake field investigations, collation of technical data and
assist with the compilation and assessment of information.
GIS Analysts
The GIS analysts prepare spatial data and maps for use in the field, carry out spatial
analysis and publish maps and figures for the PER.
Field Team Leaders
The field team leaders ensure that field teams are undertaking field investigations in
accordance with the project scope, ensure health and safety require are being adhered to
and to communicate the progress of the field investigations to the Project Manager.
Field Team
Members
Field team members are responsible for undertaking field investigations under instruction
from the field team leaders.
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Name
Project Role
Nature and Extent of Experience
Sarah Cohen
Project Manager
Sarah is a Senior Environmental Scientist, having spent the past seven years in a variety of roles as an environmental scientist in a
number of industries including oil and gas, mining, heavy industry, infrastructure and Defence. She has an excellent understanding
of environmental, heritage and community related issues and their associated management actions and high-level report writing
skills, including the development of Environmental Impact Statements.
Sarah’s relevant experience includes the following projects:
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Abe Francis
PER Author / GIS
Analyst
EPBC Referral for the Cultana Expansion Area (CEA) Project, Department of Defence, 2009
Preparation of Environmental Assessment for the Major Military Exercise Talisman Sabre 2011(TS11), Current
All Tides Access Study Environmental Approvals (Notice of Intent, EPBC Referral and Environmental Impact Statement),
Darwin Port Corporation, Current
Port Keats Road – Construction of Daly River Bridge and Approaches - Environmental Clearance (Consolidated Report and
Notice of Intent), 2010
Strategic Environmental Assessment of a Liquefied Natural Gas Precinct, James Price Point (Browse LNG Precinct) Fauna
Surveys and reporting, Department of State Development, WA, 2010
East Arm Wharf Expansion Project Construction and Environmental Management Plan, NT Department of Lands and Planning,
2010
Strategic Indigenous housing and infrastructure program environmental approvals and management (SIHIP), Territory Alliance,
2010
Environmental Approvals (DPA, State and Commonwealth), Mermaid Marine Australia Supply Base Upgrade, Burrup
Peninsula, Mermaid Marine Australia, WA, 2007
North West Shelf Venture’s Cumulative Environmental Assessment, Woodside Energy Ltd, WA, 2007
Environmental and Social Analysis for Site Selection Report for Desalination Assets Preliminary Design, Water Corporation,
WA, 2006
Regional Considerations and Existing Infrastructure Report, Environmental and Heritage Opportunities and Constraints Report,
Presentation of Report Outcomes Master Planning Workshop, HMAS Stirling Master Plan, Department of Defence, WA, 2006
Environmental and Social Opportunities and Constraints Report for 3TU, Department of Defence, WA, 2005
Abe is a Principal Environmental Scientist and has over ten years experience as an environmental consultant in Darwin, Alice
Springs and Perth.
Abe has managed numerous projects throughout his career and has been responsible for the development of innovative landscape
management tools and techniques which are now becoming increasingly used. For example, Abe worked closely with Defence in
establishing landscape condition mapping and monitoring.
Abe’s relevant experience includes the following projects:
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Kathryn Jones
GIS Analyst
Preparation of Environmental Assessment for the Major Military Exercise Talisman Sabre 2011(TS11), Current
Development of a regional EMS for the Northern Territory and Kimberley Region, Department of Defence, Current
Mount Bundey Training Area, Holsworthy Training Area and Bindoon Training Area, Sustainability and Reporting Plan,
Department of Defence, Current
Cultana Training Area (CUTA) Sustainability Monitoring and Reporting Plan, Department of Defence, 2008 -2009
MBTA, Rapid Floodplain Land Condition Assessment, Department of Defence, 2008
MBTA, Sustainability Assessment and Monitoring & SOE, Department of Defence, 2008
MBTA, Sustainability Assessment and Monitoring of Live Fire Training, Department of Defence, 2008
Cultana Training Area, Sustainability Management Strategy, 2008
Cultana Training Area Satellite Imagery Analysis for Change Detection, 2008
Biodiversity and Landscape Condition Monitoring Indicators, Defence Estate, Department of Defence, 2008
MBTA & BFTA, Monitoring Aerial Condition Survey and Remote Sensing, Department of Defence, 2008
MBTA & BFTA, Land Condition Assessment and Monitoring, Department of Defence, 2007.MBTA & BFTA, Biodiversity
Monitoring, Department of Defence, 2007
MBTA & BFTA, Rehabilitation Action Plan, Department of Defence, 2007
Larrakeyah Barracks, HMAS Coonawarra & Naval Fuel Installation EMS, NT, Department of Defence, 2007
Cultana Expansion Area Environmental Impact Assessment, 2006
Cultana Training Area Aerial Condition Surveys, 2005 – 2008
Lancelin Defence Training Area Environmental Plan (Site EMS), Department of Defence, WA, 2005
Kathryn is a GIS Analyst. She has a background in Information Technology combined with GIS which provides a strong
understanding of a wide variety of data types and its storage, manipulation and analysis. She has experience in a wide range of
mapping and also in GIS application development. Prior to working for AECOM Kathryn worked at the Department of Environment
and Conservation in Fire Management Services. Since her time at AECOM, Kathryn has worked with a range of teams across
AECOM in Perth, including for example, road engineers, mineral industry professionals, water engineers and environmental
scientists, and has most notably been the primary GIS assistance for ecology assessment projects within the Environment group.
Kathryn is keenly aware of the needs of the team and has significant experience assisting in the spatial components of desktop
assessment, field preparations and area calculations, as well as preparation of and publishing of maps for presentation in reporting
deliverables.
Kathryn‘s relevant experience includes the following projects:
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Roe Highway Extension, Kwinana Freeway to Stock Road, South Metro Connect project team for baseline ecological
assessments and Public Environmental Review (PER) preparation, 2009 to current
API Joint Venture multi-seasonal Flora and Vegetation Assessments of 100km long transport corridor and a port development
area, plus Public Environmental Review (PER) inputs, Pilbara, 2008 to current
Browse Liquified Natural Gas (BLNG), baseline flora, vegetation and fauna assessments, contributing to the preparation of the
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Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) document, Kimberley; 2009-2010
Water Corporation Bridgetown Scheme Upgrade, Flora, Vegetation and Fauna Assessments and Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA); 2009
Tourism WA Purnululu Development Site Assessments (adjacent to the Bungle Bungle Ranges) for Flora and Fauna values;
2009
Binningup Desalination Plant site development, for the Water Corporation in conjunction with Western Power, seasonal
detailed Flora, Fauna and Dieback Spring Surveys, 2008
Western Power Chapman to Northampton Transmission Line, Ecological Risk Assessment followed by detailed spring flora,
fauna and dieback surveys 2008-2009
Main Roads WA, Perth Airport and Freight Access Project. Contribution and co-ordination of baseline biological assessments
for contribution to the preparation of the Preliminary Environmental Impact Assessment (PEIA), 2009
Nicole is a Principal Environmental Scientist in AECOM’s Darwin office. She has trained in botany, natural systems and wildlife
management and adult education; and is a university medallist (University of Qld 2001). She has 14 years experience in natural
resource management in Queensland, the Northern Territory and NSW and is an experienced project manager.
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Nicole Conroy
PER Author
Prior to commencing work at AECOM Nicole was responsible for the development, management and delivery of a three year project
in fire management for asset protection and biodiversity conservation. The Hotspots Fire project was based in NSW and involved
project partners from government, non-government and industry. Over the three years of the project Nicole gained significant
experience in project management, fire ecology and best practice community engagement; and demonstrated excellent problem
solving and innovation skills. She also ably promoted the project at the highest levels, including conference presentations and
publications in relevant journals & newsletters.
Nicole has worked as a lecturer in natural and cultural resource management in the Northern Territory, and as regional manager for
the Greening Australia team in Alice springs. During this time she gained significant experience working in remote Aboriginal
communities on community land management projects (including fire/weeds/pest species) as part of an Indigenous ranger training
program. As a lecturer Nicole developed course material and taught in areas as diverse as tourism, environmental economics, soil
science, catchment management, and chainsaw use.
Nicole has also had solid training and experience as a botanist, including flora survey and assessment work in the Northern
Territory; and flora survey and rehabilitation in Queensland and Victoria.
Since joining AECOM Nicole has managed projects that include addressing key knowledge gaps in the ecological character
description of the Cobourg Peninsula Ramsar Wetland site, delivering a Heritage and Environment Management Plan for the Mt
Bundy Defence Training Area, and providing ongoing environment and heritage advice to Territory Alliance, one of the two alliances
selected to deliver the Strategic Housing and Infrastructure Program (SIHIP) in communities across the Northern Territory.
Matt MacFarlane
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Matt has degrees in law and commerce as well as extensive experience in managing major Defence environmental impact
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assessments, developing elements of the Defence EMS and managing issues associated with the Environment Protection and
Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). This experience has been developed through his former position in Defence as
Assistant Director Environmental Stewardship and his current position in AECOM as National Key Account Director - Defence. In his
previous role, Matt managed 29 EPBC Act referrals and established strong networks with the Department of Sustainability,
Environment Water, Populations and Communities (SEWPaC), with whom he also undertook a secondment in 2001. Major
environmental projects Matt managed while in Defence include the environmental approvals of Exercise Crocodile 2003 and
Talisman Saber 2005, Holsworthy Special Forces Program of Works and the introduction of the Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter.
At AECOM, Matt’s role as Defence Client Relationship Manager provides him with oversight of all Defence projects being conducted
by AECOM. Through his experience in Defence and AECOM, Matt has developed a strong practical understanding of how Defence
and other organisations can manage compliance with environmental requirements without significant restrictions on operations.
Matt’s relevant experience includes Environmental Impact Assessments for the following projects:
Andrew Batty
Field Team
Leader
Exercise Talisman Saber 2005, Queensland, 2004
Disposal of Defence Land at Maribyrnong, Victoria, 2004
Amphibious Infrastructure Upgrades at Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland, 2004
Establishment of Cleared Drop Zone at Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland, 2004
Operation of Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter at Robertson Barracks, Northern Territory, 2004
Construction and Operation of Urban Operations Training Facility at Mount Bundy, Northern Territory, 2004
Construction and Operation of Tactical Air Defence Radar System at Bathurst Island, Northern Territory, 2004
Holsworthy Program of Works, New South Wales, 2004
Beecroft Weapons Range Visitors Centre, New South Wales, 2004
Andrew has over 15 years experience in ecological studies and research in Western Australia, contributing to conservation and
consulting advice. Andrew commenced his professional career with a Bachelor of Science in Zoology with Honours at Latrobe
University in Melbourne and subsequently contributed to ecological research in the region. He was involved in establishing a
research program focusing on rare native orchids and was involved with the mammal survey group of Victoria.
Andrew commenced his Phd studies into native terrestrial orchids in Perth with the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (Kings
Park) in 1995. As part of this work, Andrew has gained experience in the translocation of threatened flora, mycorrhizal associations
and restoration projects including the preparation of Interim Recovery Plans for Declared Rare Flora and bushland management
plans. Andrew was responsible for developing a research project as an offset for the Roe Hwy Stage 7 Extension for Caladenia
huegelii and provided expert advice to government agencies.
Andrew’s more recent experience with AECOM has involved managing projects for ecologically based assessments, including flora
and fauna surveys and reporting and subsequent impact assessment and management recommendations. He also has gained
knowledge and experience in ecological restoration, contributing to rehabilitation design, procurement and implementation of
restoration projects. Andrew has good knowledge of the ecosystems across Western Australia, in particular Western Australia’s
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South-West and the Pilbara. Andrew has experience working in site roles with construction crews and various stakeholders including
regulatory authorities and the public.
Andrew’s relevant experience includes the following projects:
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Gaby Martinez
Field Team
Leader
Environment Manager of the Access Alliance Team, designing and constructing sections of the Great Northern Highway,
between Muchea and Wubin. Duties have included field assessments for values relating to flora, vegetation, fauns and
wetlands, site environmental supervision during construction, site environmental management, site environmental auditing,
consultation with stakeholders, site environmental monitoring, environmental restoration design and implementation; 2008 to
June 2010
Browse Liquified Natural Gas (BLNG), baseline flora, vegetation and fauna assessments, contributing to the preparation of the
Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) document, Kimberley; 2009-2010
Roe Highway Extension, Kwinana Freeway to Stock Road, South Metro Connect project team for baseline ecological
assessments and Public Environmental Review (PER) preparation, 2009 to current
API Joint Venture multi-seasonal Flora and Vegetation Assessments of 100km long transport corridor and a port development
area, plus Public Environmental Review (PER) inputs, Pilbara, 2008 to current
Binningup Desalination Plant site development, for the Water Corporation in conjunction with Western Power, including
seasonal detailed Flora, Fauna and Dieback Spring Surveys of plant and power terminal sites and transmission corridors,
including targeted Rare Orchid Surveys and field demarcation for management during construction; 2008
Various Western Power projects, including
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Eastern Terminal to Wells Transmission Line Flora, Fauna and Dieback Surveys
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Hackett’s Gully Terminal Substation Flora, Fauna and Dieback Surveys
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Wells to Shotts Transmission Line Flora, Fauna and Dieback Surveys
Gaby has nine years of specific and detailed experience in Vegetation Community Mapping, Declared Rare Flora Surveys,
Vegetation Condition Mapping, Wetland Assessment and Rehabilitation Assessment. She also possesses a vast knowledge of
Australian native flora, the composition and structure of vegetation communities, legislation protecting native vegetation and the
social and political issues relating to the utilisation of natural resources.
Gaby’s relevant experience includes the following projects:
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Roe Highway Extension, Kwinana Freeway to Stock Road, South Metro Connect project team for baseline ecological
assessments and Public Environmental Review (PER) preparation, 2009 to current
API Joint Venture multi-seasonal Flora and Vegetation Assessments of 100km long transport corridor and a port development
area, plus Public Environmental Review (PER) inputs, Pilbara, 2008 to current
International Minerals, Balmoral South Iron Ore Mine and Processing Facility (Pilbara) baseline ecological assessments and
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), 2007 to 2009
Water Corporation Bridgetown Scheme Upgrade, Flora, Vegetation and Fauna Assessments and Environmental Impact
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Assessment (EIA); 2009
Tourism WA Purnululu Development Site Assessments (adjacent to the Bungle Bungle Ranges) for Flora and Fauna values;
2009
Binningup Desalination Plant site development, for the Water Corporation in conjunction with Western Power, seasonal
detailed Flora, Fauna and Dieback Spring Surveys and targeted Rare Orchid Surveys; 2008
Main Roads WA, Perth Airport and Freight Access Project. Contribution and co-ordination of baseline biological assessments
for contribution to the preparation of the Preliminary Environmental Impact Assessment (PEIA), 2009
Melita de Vries is an Environmental Scientist with seven years of field experiences ranging from flora and fauna characterisations for
the mining and energy sectors, to other terrestrial, marine and estuarine ecosystems across South Australia and Western Australia.
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Melita de Vries
Field Team
Leader
Melita has an extensive knowledge of the native and pest flora and fauna species of arid environments in South Australia and
recently was the field leader for biological surveys of the Honeymoon Uranium Mine in north east South Australia. These extensive
surveys assessed potential impacts of mining on flora and fauna. Melita has also managed field based flora and fauna projects in
estuarine and marine systems for the energy sector and for tertiary research, ensuring that all work uses current acceptable
standards.
Melita’s work for the gold mining industry involved the development and implementation of cyanide management plans for gold
mining operations with the aim of protecting fauna and flora from the risks associated with interacting with waste solutions stored in
mine tailings.
Melita’s relevant experience includes the following projects:
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Weed and Vertebrate Pest Survey: Honeymoon Uranium Mine (Report to Uranium One June 2010). Report preparation and
weed and vertebrate pest surveys in addition to native flora and fauna surveys.
Flora and fauna field and desktop study: Torrens Island Energy Park (Report to Coffey Natural Systems, January 2010). Flora
and fauna characterisation, amphibian and bat surveys, research, report preparation and presentation of key findings to
stakeholders.
Determining the population structure in the giant Australian cuttlefish – implications for management of a unique eco-tourism
and fishery resource in regional Australia
Wildlife Cyanide Risks and Compliance with the International Cyanide Management Code: Granny Smith Gold Mine (Report to
Barrick Gold Australia, Granny Smith Gold Mine). Carried out onsite wildlife and chemical surveys.
Final technical review of third-party wildlife surveys at Newmont Boddington Gold Mine: October 2007 to September 2009
(Report to Newmont Boddington Gold Mine October 2009). Report preparation.
Seasonal Wildlife Use Patterns of the Cowal Gold Mine Tailings Storage Facility: 1 April 2009 to 30 September 2009 (Report to
Barrick Gold Australia, Cowal Gold Mine February 2010). Data analysis and report preparation.
Spring Survey of Diamond Firetail (Stagonopleura guttata) and Common Brushtail Possum (Trichosurus vulpecular) at the
Kanmantoo Copper Project, South Australia, November 2009 (Report to Hillgrove Resources Ltd). Data analysis and report
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Jamie Matthew
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preparation.
Jamie has over 20 years of experience and works as a Senior Ecologist with AECOM where he provides advice and expertise on all
ecological matters, conducts field surveys and prepares numerous reports for a range of private and government sector clients.
Jamie has considerable expertise in flora and fauna research and biodiversity assessment and has an exceptional knowledge of the
fauna (particularly birds) and flora of the semi-arid and arid zone of South Australia. Jamie has conducted many surveys for
Slender-billed Thornbill, Mallee Fowl and Thick-billed Grasswren (and their habitats) on northern Eyre Peninsula and around
Spencer and St Vincent’s Gulfs. Jamie is considered the leading expert on the Slender-billed Thornbill and wrote the key reference
work on the distribution, habitat requirements and ecology of this species in South Australia. Jame’s bird experience also includes
being the Section Editor/Researcher on the internationally acclaimed Handbook of Australian, New Zealand and Antarctic Birds and
has also prepared texts for the international reference work The Handbook of Birds of the World. He has undertaken over 300
biological field surveys, including surveys of CUTA and the surrounding region. He is highly experienced in a wide range of biological
field techniques for assessing flora, birds, mammals (including bats), reptiles, frogs and fishes. He has extensive experience in the
use of pitfall, Elliott, harp and cage traps, mist-nets and sound recording (including ANABAT) for fauna survey.
Jamie’s relevant experience includes the following projects:
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Susannah
Simon
Field Team
Member /
Bird Surveys, Cultana Military Area, South Australia, Department of Defence
Strategic Impact Assessment (Late Dry Season Terrestrial Ecological Survey), Kimberley LNG Hub, James Price Point,
Western Australia, Department of State Development
Conservation Works and Strategic Assessments, southern Victoria, Department of Defence
Fauna and Flora Survey, Hume Highway Upgrade, Victoria, VicRoads
Shoalwater Bay Data Enhancement Project, Queensland, Department of Defence
Native Vegetation Assessments, Western Basalt Plains, Victoria, Growth Areas Authority (GAA)
Weed Mapping, Puckapunyal Military Area, Victoria, Department of Defence
Orange-bellied Parrot Survey, various sites, Victoria, Department of Defence
Bird Surveys and Risk Assessments, southern Qld, Department of Defence
Threatened Species Database, Department of Defence
Critical Habitat Assessment on Defence Estate, Department of Defence
Fort Direction Environmental Impact Assessment, Tasmania, Defence
Susannah is an Environmental Scientist with experience in research and reporting, developing management plans and implementing
monitoring programs. Specific field expertise is related to marine and coastal habitat surveys (including mangroves), avifauna
assessment and water and sediment quality sampling. Her key skills include marine habitat mapping, marine flora and fauna
identification, bird identification and scientific and commercial diving.
Susannah’s relevant experience includes the following projects:
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assessments and Public Environmental Review (PER) preparation, 2009 to current
Mangrove baseline assessments and monitoring, Mermaid Marine (Pilbara), 2009 to ongoing
API Joint Venture, various assessments relating to the proposed mine and port development, including:
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Terrestrial and marine bird surveys; 2008-2009
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Mangroves assessments; 2008-2009
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Turtle and habitat assessments; 2008-2009
William is an Environmental Scientist in AECOM’s Darwin office with two years environmental monitoring in Victoria and the
Northern Territory. He has experience in flora and fauna surveying, surface water, wastewater and groundwater monitoring and the
preparation of Environmental Management Plans.
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William Riddell
Field Team
Member
Will has worked on the Tiwi Islands where he monitored environmental impacts of the Great Southern Forestry project, which
included threatened species monitoring and surface water and groundwater monitoring. Will has been involved in a number of
Defence project during his career.
Will’s relevant experience includes the following projects:
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Alexandra Sleep
Field Team
Member
Development of a regional EMS for the Northern Territory and Kimberley Region, Department of Defence, 2010
Mount Bundey Training Area, Holsworthy Training Area and Bindoon Training Area, Sustainability and Reporting Plan,
Department of Defence, 2010
All Tides Access Study Environmental Approvals (Notice of Intent, EPBC Referral and Environmental Impact Statement),
Darwin Port Corporation, Current
NTK Regional Water Quality Monitoring Program, Department of Defence, 2010
Strategic Environmental Assessment of a Liquefied Natural Gas Precinct, James Price Point (Browse LNG Precinct) Fauna
Surveys and reporting, Department of State Development, WA, 2010
EPBC listed threatened species monitoring and management, Melville Island, Great Southern Forestry, 2008-2009
Ground-truthing rainforests and wetlands on Melville Island to check for spread of introduced Acacia Mangium, Great Southern
Forestry, 2008-2009
Mangrove flora and fauna survey, Channel Point, Kristen Metcalfe- Consultant Environmental Scientist, 2008
Alexandra has been working with the AECOM Terrestrial Ecology team for the past two years and in this time has experience in
undertaking various types of field assessments, predominantly flora and vegetation surveys in a range of locations across Western
Australia, but also for projects in relation to fauna, marine and soil science. Alex has also gained valuable experience in flora
identifications and data handling using botanical latin. Alex has particular skills in using GIS applications for desk-based and field
assessments.
Alex’s relevant experience includes the following projects:
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assessments and Public Environmental Review (PER) preparation, 2009 to current
API Joint Venture multi-seasonal Flora and Vegetation Assessments of 100km long transport corridor and a port development
area, plus Public Environmental Review (PER) inputs, Pilbara, 2008 to current
Browse Liquified Natural Gas (BLNG), baseline flora, vegetation and fauna assessments, contributing to the preparation of the
Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) document, Kimberley; 2009-2010
International Minerals, Balmoral South Iron Ore Mine and Processing Facility (Pilbara) baseline ecological assessments and
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), 2008 to 2009
Water Corporation Bridgetown Scheme Upgrade, Flora, Vegetation and Fauna Assessments and Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA); 2009
Binningup Desalination Plant site development, for the Water Corporation in conjunction with Western Power, seasonal
detailed Flora, Fauna and Dieback Spring Surveys and targeted Rare Orchid Surveys and field demarcation for management
during construction; 2008
Jeni Young is an Environmental Scientist with over four year’s environmental consulting experience in the Northern Territory. Jeni
has extensive experience undertaking a range of projects within the Northern Territory.
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Environmental
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Jeni’s career has provided her with experience across a broad range of areas including water quality monitoring of rivers and
streams, detailed ground water quality monitoring and investigations, soil quality investigations, environmental assessments and
audits and; dust monitoring programs. Jeni is competent in the development of field programs, field and laboratory QA/QC
procedures, reporting and liaison with clients and other relevant stakeholders.
Jeni is on the RABQSA International Register for Environmental Auditor and is competent in undertaking management system and
environmental management system auditing.
Jeni has worked with many major clients, including the Darwin International Airport, Vopak Fuel Terminal Darwin, and Power and
Water Corporation.
Jeni’s Relative experience includes the following projects:
Vanessa
Yeomans
Field Team
Bonaparte Gas Pipeline Public Envvironment Report (PER), 2007
Copper Expansion for Redbank Mine Public Environment Report (PER), 2010
Vanessa has more than ten years experience in the botanical profession with extensive knowledge of Flora and Vegetation values
across a wide range of Western Australian environments. She has managed and contributed her technical expertise to a range of
projects throughout WA for mining, infrastructure, development, planning and research applications Vanessa has a working
knowledge of the EPA Guidelines on conducting Flora and Vegetation assessments along with all of the necessary permits,
resources and reporting required through liaison with the Department of Environment and Conservation and the Western Australian
Herbarium.
Vanessa has detailed knowledge of Department of Environment and Conservation‘s protocol with the requirements for development
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approval and regulatory expectations for vegetation assessments at both State (EP Act Part V and Part IV) and Commonwealth
(EBPC Act) levels. Vanessa is proficient in delivering timely, high quality, budgeted work scopes to meet all legislative requirements
and achieve outstanding management outcomes.
Vanessa has coordinated many large-scale botanical surveys, including mobilising field teams to remote locations, under difficult
working conditions.
Vanessa has a great passion for the flora and ecosytems of Australia and has dedicated her career to further the knowledge and
ensure best practice management of our unique and wonderful environments.
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