Paula Wasiak
Ventnor,VIC
Summary
I’m passionate about creating a positive impact on the planet and I thrive on sharing knowledge with others. Having completed my Honours in Zoology, I’m an all-round (nature) nerd and I love telling stories to all audiences, mixing in science with funny anecdotes in the hope of sparking joy and wonder in the wider community.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Research Officer
Phillip Island Nature Parks
11.2022 - Current
- An advanced technical role undertaking seabird research projects with specialised fieldwork procedures and zoological techniques.
- Supporting the development and execution of research programs, coordinating and conducting fieldwork, collecting data, delivering science communication and maintaining information systems.
- Responsible for the supervision of at least one staff member, as well as training of staff, students and volunteers.
Research Technical Officer
Phillip Island Nature Parks
06.2009 - 11.2022
- Contributed towards research into wildlife and the environment through conducting fieldwork, collecting data and maintaining information systems associated.
- Responsible for staff and student field training.
- Communicated science to a variety of audiences including conferences, public presentations, radio and television.
Wildlife Presenter
07.2008 - 06.2009
- Presenting factual zoological information to a wide range of audiences, from Primary and Secondary school students to adults.
Education
Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science - biology
Monash University
Melbourne, VIC06.2008
Bachelor of Science - Marine and Freshwater Biology. Zoology.
Monash University
Melbourne, VIC12.2006
Skills
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Report writing
- Communicating science across different audiences
- Data collection
- Data interpretation & validation
- Research design
- Critical thinking
- Ethical considerations
- Database management
Accomplishments
Named as one of Science and Technology’s 2023/24 Superstars of STEM -smashing gender barriers, etc. Part of this program is workshops on advanced communication
Timeline
Senior Research Officer
Phillip Island Nature Parks
11.2022 - Current
Research Technical Officer
Phillip Island Nature Parks
06.2009 - 11.2022
Wildlife Presenter
07.2008 - 06.2009
Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science - biology
Monash University
Bachelor of Science - Marine and Freshwater Biology. Zoology.
Monash University
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