Nisa Abeysinghe
Brisbane,AU
Summary
Environmental professional with experience in providing environmental advisory and performing environmental audits. Use critical thinking and reporting skills to deliver measurable environmental and operational outcomes and coordinate with executives to achieve sustainable business practices.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Advisor
ASC Services Pty Ltd.
Brisbane, AU
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Collaborated and connected with approximately 80 contractors to understand environmental risks and obligations, and implement effective controls to manage these risks.
- Performed comprehensive internal audits to identify performance gaps, coordinating with clients to enhance environmental practices every 6 months.
- Served as the primary point of contact for external auditors, ensuring a smooth audit process while demonstrating the company''s commitment to environmental excellence.
- Supported development and delivery of improvement initiatives on environmental issues and safe work procedures, increasing staff awareness and compliance monitoring through monthly toolbox meetings
Contributed expert knowledge on risk register reviews, risk assessments, and Environment event investigations. - Promoted a culture of environmental stewardship within the organization through targeted training programs and employee engagement initiatives.
- Provided timely support during emergency response situations (e.g. chemical leakages) coordinating efforts to mitigate impacts on the environment effectively.
- Conducted ongoing reviews of relevant legislation, ensuring that the organization remained compliant with all applicable environmental laws and regulations.
- Reviewed contractor performance related to environmental matters, ensuring adherence to established guidelines and expectations set forth in company guidelines every three months.
Agricultural and Environmental Consultant
CKT Natureline Pvt Ltd.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
01.2016 - 06.2017
- Supported development and delivery of two year environmental risk management plans, enhancing organizational capacity to implement effective controls to manage risks.
- Facilitated workshops and field training sessions for approximately 30 farmers on crop production, postharvest management, and sustainability.
- Conducted field surveys to collect data about soil and water health at sites and areas of consideration.
- Increased efficiency in data collection and analysis by utilizing advanced software tools for environmental monitoring and reporting.
Trainee
Control Union Inspection Pvt. Ltd.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
01.2015 - 02.2015
- Acquired proficiency in various environmental management programs, including organic, GLOBAL GAP, Forestry, Food Safety, and Social Compliance, preparing for environmental management challenges.
- Assisted in two environmental audits and compliance monitoring to assess the compliance with of EU standards for organic certification.
- Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and asking appropriate questions.
- Performed administrative functions, answering phones and filing paperwork in support of department.
Education
Ph.D. - Environmental Conservation
University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLDMaster of Science - Environmental Management
Griffith University
Brisbane, QLD07.2019
Skills
- Environmental Management Systems
- Environmental Audits
- Project Management
- Data Analysis and Modeling
- R Software
- GIS ArcMap
- Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
Additional Experience
- Casual Academic - School of th eEnvironment, The University of Queensland 2022-2024
- Sessional lecturer - Department of Export Agriculture, Uva Wellassa University, Sri Lanka, 2016
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Environmental Advisor
ASC Services Pty Ltd.
01.2020 - 01.2022
Agricultural and Environmental Consultant
CKT Natureline Pvt Ltd.
01.2016 - 06.2017
Trainee
Control Union Inspection Pvt. Ltd.
01.2015 - 02.2015
Ph.D. - Environmental Conservation
University of Queensland
Master of Science - Environmental Management
Griffith University