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Felicity Hickey

Felicity Hickey

Newcastle,Australia

Summary

Experienced in conducting field surveys, ecological assessments, and data analysis to support sustainable land management practices. I have utilised GIS in multiple roles, recently surveying for Koalas in the Central West, NSW.


I am passionate about preserving natural habitats and driving environmental change through field-based solutions and stakeholder engagement.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Hazmat & Occupational Health Consultant

WSP
09.2023 - Current

• Field based air monitoring & visual assessments.

• Field-based soil & hazardous materials sampling.

•Use of ArcGIS to conduct surveying of endangered flora and fauna.

•Developing and delivering customised compliance programs for stakeholders including Hunter Wanter and the Department of Education.

Retail Supervisor

Rebel Sports
09.2020 - 10.2023

• Trained, coached, and mentored new team members on customer service and operational standards.

• Resolved conflicts between employees and customers, maintaining a cohesive team environment.

• Analyzed sales figures to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

Environmental Filed Officer

EcoSolutions
01.2021 - 10.2022

• Working alongside the Council to deliver the local Biodiversity Management strategy.

• Using ArcGIS for effective stakeholder engagement, visually demonstrating where areas for restoration, weed control, and replanting has taken place

• Identifying and removing invasive plant species using chemical control techniques.

• Reporting on weed infestations, native plant growth, and erosion sites.


Education

Master of Environmental Law -

University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW
04.2025

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

Charles Sturt University
Port Macquarie, NSW
02.2023

Skills

  • Effectivity Conducting field based sampling, surveying & monitoring
  • Building relationships with stakeholders & private landowners
  • Immense knowledge of Australian environmental law and biodiversity offset assessments
  • Highly adaptable to sudden changes in projects & the work place
  • Passionate and dedicated to driving environmental change through conservation initiatives

Timeline

Hazmat & Occupational Health Consultant

WSP
09.2023 - Current

Environmental Filed Officer

EcoSolutions
01.2021 - 10.2022

Retail Supervisor

Rebel Sports
09.2020 - 10.2023

Master of Environmental Law -

University of Newcastle

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

Charles Sturt University
Felicity Hickey