Leon Talty
Port Kembla,NSW
Summary
Experienced worker in environmental conservation and waste management. Have worked in native habitat restoration and threatened species protection, often independently. Always on the lookout to expand and improve skillset.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Bush Regenerator
Southern Habitat
08.2024 - Current
- Rehabilitation and maintenance of weed infested sites.
- Control of weed populations utilising appropriate methodology.
- Safe application of herbicide.
Ecologist/ Spotter Catcher
Lesryk Environmental
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Habitat tree and stag watching for threatened species, spotlighting.
- Tree clearing supervision; checking felled trees for inhabitants and assist with relocation.
- Utilising GIS and adjacent software to log relevant data.
- Working with a team and collaboration with other ecology firms.
- Effective communication with stakeholders.
- Songmetre collection and deployment.
Regional Campaign Waste Officer
Illawarra Shoalhaven Joint Organization
06.2022 - 03.2024
- Responsible for communicating campaigns including Community Recycling Centre, Illegal Dumping, Asbestos Control and other community services independently.
- Represent the organization in a retail setting and approach the general public with helpful information.
- Large role in running the Kiama Household Bulky Waste Event biannually; creating and editing bookings, traffic control and curating the Up4Grabs shed.
Kennel Hand
Horsley Boarding Kennels and Cattery
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Responsibility and duty of care for farm animals and pets.
- General farm labourer including heavy lifting, cleaning and machinery.
- Maintain kennel cleanliness through daily cleaning routines and maintaining organized workspaces.
Labourer
MTalty Concrete Polishing
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Transportation, load and unloading of plant and equipment
- Safe use of hazardous materials including grout, concrete hardener and sealer
- Cooperation with team to ensure safety in dangerous work environments
Education
Certificate III - Conservation And Ecosystem Management
TAFE NSW
Ryde12.2023
Certificate II - Animal Studies
TAFE NSW
Yallah11.2021
High School Diploma -
Holy Spirit College
Bellambi, NSW09.2019
Skills
- Provide First Aid
- White card
- AQF3 Chemical Accreditation
- Class C license
Additional Information
Emma Brown – Special Care Project Manager, Warrigal Care
Mobile: 0417 678 273
Email: ebrown@warrigal.com.au
Timeline
Bush Regenerator
Southern Habitat
08.2024 - Current
Ecologist/ Spotter Catcher
Lesryk Environmental
01.2024 - 04.2024
Regional Campaign Waste Officer
Illawarra Shoalhaven Joint Organization
06.2022 - 03.2024
Kennel Hand
Horsley Boarding Kennels and Cattery
11.2021 - 06.2022
Labourer
MTalty Concrete Polishing
01.2020 - 03.2022
Certificate III - Conservation And Ecosystem Management
TAFE NSW
Certificate II - Animal Studies
TAFE NSW
High School Diploma -
Holy Spirit College