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Georgia Blackler

Cairns,QLD

Summary

Professional and hardworking diver with a passion for ocean conservation and ecological protection. Proactive and safety focused with a keen interest in field work, leadership and education.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Marine Biologist

GBR Biology
Cairns, QLD
08.2024 - Current
  • COTS diving and monitoring.
  • Eye on the Reef Surveying.
  • Snorkeling Guiding and Reef Education.

Biosecurity Adviser

Ministry for Primary Industries
Wellington, New Zealand
12.2021 - 06.2023
  • Risk assessment of applications for the use of unwanted organisms under the Biosecurity Act 1993, New Zealand.
  • Providing advice to the public, iwi, and stakeholders on unwanted organisms in New Zealand.
  • Supporting and developing management of Marine Biosecurity in New Zealand.

Outdoor Education Instructor

YMCA Kaitoke Outdoor Education Centre
Wellington, New Zealand
11.2019 - 12.2021
  • Coordinating and leading high-risk, educational, fun and safe outdoor activities for school groups and other participants.

Aquaculture Technician

New Zealand King Salmon
Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand
10.2020 - 10.2021
  • Daily fish health monitoring and husbandry; feeding, necropsy, environmental monitoring, damage and stress prevention.
  • Safe use of machinery, building pens, commercial diving and boat driving.

Regional Check Clean Dry Advocate

Greater Wellington Regional Council
Wellington, New Zealand
11.2018 - 06.2019
  • Engaging with the general public and stake holders about freshwater biosecurity practices.
  • Involved in the MPI Fruit Fly Response in Auckland of 2019.

Swimming Instructor

Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre
Wellington, New Zealand
01.2017 - 12.2017
  • Organising and instructing swimming lessons for children aged 2 to 16 years, and adults of all skill levels.

Volunteer Crew & Guide

Whaleswim Adventures
Vava'u , Tonga
08.2016 - 09.2016
  • Watching for wildlife and humpback whale activity.
  • Assisting senior guides.
  • Vessel cleanup and general maintenance.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Victoria University
Wellington, WGN
05.2019

Marine Studies Diploma - Marine Studies

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
Tauranga, BOP
11.2016

Skills

  • Environmental impact assessments
  • Public outreach and education
  • Grant writing experience
  • Invasive species management
  • Outdoor/In water Instructing & Guiding
  • Incident/Emergency Response
  • Plant and Animal Handling
  • Boat Driving and Handling
  • Customer Service
  • Public Speaking

Certification

  • PADI Dive Master
  • PADI Advanced Diver Proficiencies; Night Diving, Deep Diving, Search & Recovery and Navigation
  • HLTAID009 - Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid
  • HLTAID015 - Provide Advances Resuscitation and Oxygen Therapy
  • Occupational Dive Medical AS/NZS 2299
  • Boatmasters Certificate, Maritime New Zealand
  • VHF Operators Certificate, Maritime New Zealand
  • Eye on The Reef Monitoring
  • QLD RSA
  • NZ Food Hygiene Certificate
  • NZ License Controller Officer Certificate

Timeline

Marine Biologist

GBR Biology
08.2024 - Current

Biosecurity Adviser

Ministry for Primary Industries
12.2021 - 06.2023

Aquaculture Technician

New Zealand King Salmon
10.2020 - 10.2021

Outdoor Education Instructor

YMCA Kaitoke Outdoor Education Centre
11.2019 - 12.2021

Regional Check Clean Dry Advocate

Greater Wellington Regional Council
11.2018 - 06.2019

Swimming Instructor

Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre
01.2017 - 12.2017

Volunteer Crew & Guide

Whaleswim Adventures
08.2016 - 09.2016

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Victoria University

Marine Studies Diploma - Marine Studies

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology

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