Ellie Drenth
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Dedicated environmental scientist with demonstrated experience in delivery of environmental projects, climate change resilience and community development, stakeholder engagement, climate policy and customer service. Skilled project manager with a breadth of experience delivering complex, high-value work for leading ASX-200 listed companies and government agencies. Extensive experience in successful engagement of stakeholders across government, private and not-for-profit sectors. Proficiency in report writing and communications, ArcGIS, Excel and data management. Deeply passionate about building community and ecosystem resilience in the face of climate change.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Climate Change Adaptation Officer
City Of Melbourne
04.2023 - Current
- Trail place-based heatwave resilience solutions across the municipality, targeting vulnerable communities
- Leading climate youth engagement across the city in collaboration with the C40 network and UNICEF
- Undertake climate risk resilience assessments, both desk-based and community-based
- Undertake due diligence and risk reviews for carbon offset procurement, in addition to carbon accounting
- Synthesise the council's climate change strategies and policies to communicate the organisation's 'Climate Change Story' both internally and externally newsletter
Bushland and Biodiversity Officer (contract)
Knox City Council
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Delivered a Biodiversity Resilience Action Plan to support the effective management of 100+ natural reserves
- Developed a wildlife monitoring program to engage the community in citizen science
- Delivered bushland resource management and suburban greening initiatives to facilitate effective biodiversity outcomes
- Engaged with volunteer groups and local residents to support community engagement with green spaces
Volunteer - Blue Carbon Research
Deakin University
01.2023 - Current
- Assist with monitoring of carbon sequestration in mangroves and inter-tidal zones
- Support in-field and lab-based data collection and analysis
- Actively contributing to several blue and teal carbon studies, expanding knowledge of the emerging market
Sustainability Consultant
Energetics
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Managed and delivered projects developing net zero pathways, carbon offsets and biodiversity outcomes for leading ASX-200 listed companies
- Produced in-depth climate risk and decarbonisation reports for companies including Westpac, Telstra and Woolworths
- Effectively engaged with a diverse range of stakeholders to achieve sustainability objectives via workshops, presentations and reports
- Undertook complex carbon accounting and data analysis to support environmental impact assessments and sustainability measures
Park Ranger (Contract)
Parks Victoria
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Applied best practice in natural resource management and urban greening to achieve biodiversity and conservation outcomes in line with Parks Victoria's values
- Promoted environmental protection through excellent customer service and strong stakeholder engagement with visitors, tour operators, wildlife groups and local residents of the Dandenong Ranges
- Built and delivered several training programs for volunteers interested in becoming walking tour guides to promote healthy habits and connection amongst the local community
Education
Master of Environmental Management - Sustainable Development
UNSW
Distance Education12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC10.2020
VCE -
McKinnon Secondary College
McKinnon, VIC12.2016
Skills
- In-depth understanding of climate risk and environmental policy
- Demonstrated experience in facilitating climate action in government and community settings
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Experienced project manager
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills
- Academic qualifications in nature-based solutions
- Extensive experience in delivering sustainability workshops and presentations to both corporate and public audiences
- Demonstrated management and analysis of complex data sets
Certification
Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan certified
Permaculture Design Certified
First Aid and CPR
Chainsaw Operation and Maintenance
Manual driver's license
Working with Children Check
Timeline
Climate Change Adaptation Officer
City Of Melbourne
04.2023 - Current
Bushland and Biodiversity Officer (contract)
Knox City Council
01.2023 - 04.2023
Volunteer - Blue Carbon Research
Deakin University
01.2023 - Current
Sustainability Consultant
Energetics
06.2021 - 12.2022
Park Ranger (Contract)
Parks Victoria
12.2020 - 06.2021
Master of Environmental Management - Sustainable Development
UNSW
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Deakin University
VCE -
McKinnon Secondary College
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