MALIHA MUMTAZ
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Enthusiastic and proactive Environmental Science graduate with hands-on experience in fieldwork and projects. Applies extensive regulatory knowledge, strong analytical skills, and innovative thinking to effectively address complex environmental challenges. Collaborates with diverse teams and stakeholders to achieve shared goals. Excited to utilize expertise in planning tools, regulations, environmental impact assessment, sustainable approaches, and management technologies to minimize anthropogenic impacts on the environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Assistant
NSW Environmental Protection Authority (EPA)
02.2024 - Current
- Analyze legislative content (EP&A Act 1979, POEO Act 1997) to support accurate modification factsheets
- Summarize complex planning and emissions info in plain English
- Review Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), highlight risks, and prepare advice
- Assess SSD/SSI projects for risk and triage to relevant teams
- Support environmental incident response and ensure regulatory compliance
- Conduct lithium-ion battery research and collaborate with EPA teams
- Work on environmental monitoring projects, ensuring data accuracy and compliance
- Develop sampling plans for incidents, ensuring environmental compliance
- Perform fieldwork, inspections, and report generation
- Coordinate response actions and updates with stakeholders during environmental incidents
- Proactively engage in environmental campaigns by monitoring and assessing sediment-related environmental impacts, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
Intern Environmental Consultant
MRA Consulting Group
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Attended regular meetings to contribute insights and updates
- Prepared project proposals outlining scope of work, timeline, budget requirements, and resources needed
- Supported bid managers in compiling proposals
- Conducted waste-related research and Prepared waste management plans
- Engaged in fieldworks, collected and analyzed data and prepared comprehensive reports
Intern Sustainability Consultant
City of Ryde council
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Facilitated client meetings and communicated effectively to know external and internal barriers
- Prepared and maintained project plans and overall sustainability systems to help organizations stay environmentally conscious and meet conservation targets
- Prepared surveys to gauge community attitudes
- Analyzed existing local environmental policies and procedures to identify areas of improvement
- Developed sustainability report of findings for client and provided recommendations
Student Researcher
Macquarie University
11.2021 - 12.2021
- Investigated aquatic species diversity in littoral zones of Jervis Bay Marine Park (JBMP) and the necessity to imply environmental management
- Conducted research on aquatic species diversity within Jervis Bay Marine Park
- Studied tidal flows, habitats, and species distributions
- Surveyed species richness and abundance using quadrant sampling
- Analyzed data using statistical analysis tools and developed eco-engineering solutions to enhance habitats
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Science
Macquarie University
08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Fisheries Science
University of Rajshahi
08.2018
Skills
- Research and Analysis
- Problem solving
- Fieldwork
- Social perceptiveness
- Local, state and federal Environmental regulations
- ArcGIS Pro
- Microsoft Office
- Content Manager
- Power Bi
- Everviz
Timeline
Operations Assistant
NSW Environmental Protection Authority (EPA)
02.2024 - Current
Intern Environmental Consultant
MRA Consulting Group
02.2023 - 06.2023
Intern Sustainability Consultant
City of Ryde council
02.2022 - 06.2022
Student Researcher
Macquarie University
11.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Fisheries Science
University of Rajshahi
Master of Science - Environmental Science
Macquarie University
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