Rachel Baker
Harristown,QLD
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Ability to interpret and provide advice on legislation, standards, directives, policies and procedures relating to financial administration and permit and authority administration, especially with regards to the Nature Conservation Act 1992.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wildlife Officer OO5
Department Of Environment, Science, And Innovation
12.2021 - Current
- Develop and lead compliance activates within the annual compliance plane that supports the state strategic framework and Queensland Parks and Wildlife Services master plane.
- Protected wildlife by enforcing regulations and conducting thorough investigations of violations under the Nature Conservation Act 1992.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies to ensure compliance with federal and state laws relating to wildlife protection.
- Conducted inspections of facilities holding wildlife permits to ensure proper animal welfare standards were maintained within the regulations.
- Mentored new Wildlife Officers through training programs, sharing knowledge and expertise for a more effective workforce.
- Prepare high quality reports, briefs, correspondence, and briefings on a range of compliance matters.
- Providing a range of services, including advice and assessment of permits and other authorities under the Nature Conservation Act 1992 and subordinate legislation.
Project Officer AO4
Department Of Environment, Science, And Innovation
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Co-ordinate and undertake with a high level of integrity, project related activities associated with permits and authorities relevant to the Nature Conservation Act 1992.
- Facilitated successful project outcomes by maintaining open lines of communication among team members, stakeholders, and senior management.
- Provide support by assessing applications and condition authorities for activities involving protected plants and animals.
- Operating principles and practices for the team to comply and interpret and provide advice on departmental policy that relate to the responsibility of the position including conservation and the management of wildlife.
- Kept senior management well-informed by preparing and presenting project status reports.
Forest & Wildlife Officer
Department Of Environment, Land, Water And Planning
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Conducted regular patrols of assigned areas to monitor wildlife populations and their habitats, identifying any potential threats or issues.
- Conservation Regulator and strategic operations. With COVID -19 High Risk Industries surveillance.
- Deliver enforcement operations and intelligence driven investigations and operations of a complex nature relating to wildlife, forest produce, land and fire management operations.
- Improved public awareness of conservation issues through educational outreach programs and presentations.
- Maintained accurate records on wildlife populations, trends, and incidents in assigned territories for informed decision-making processes within the department.
- Collaborated with law enforcement or security agencies to respond to incidents.
- Assist to collect and collate intelligence and other data, and the application and improvement of administrative procedures and tools.
- Animal husbandry, caring for seized wildlife.
Education
Certificate IV - Government Investigations
Australian Institute of Security And Investigation
Melbourne, VIC05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
James Cook University
Townsville, QLD03.2018
Skills
- Environmental education Formal study and professional experience in biology, ecology, conservation, physiology, and animal behaviour
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Public outreach & community engagements
- Interpersonal Skills
- Field Research Techniques Scientific survey techniques including animal trapping, and field data collection across an array of habitats
- Wildlife Legislation
- Computer literacy skills with Microsoft Office, as well as Splus, ArcGIS, MARXAN, Vortex 10, and Crest
- Problem-Solving
Certification
- GEMS Environmental Management and Training Services - Respond to Wildlife Emergencies, 2022.
- Workplace Health and Safety Queensland, Construction Induction (white card) - 2022.
Volunteer Experience
JANUARY 2018 – DECEMBER 2018
President / Top Gun Rollers, Townsville QLD
One of the local Roller Derby teams. In this role I am required to coordinate training, finances, fundraising, correspondence with other teams (both local and state wide), competitions, etc.
SEPTEMBER 2017 – OCTOBER 2017
Laboratory Assistant / James Cook University, Townsville QLD
• Assisting in research conducted by One Health Research Group.
• Analytical data collection and communication, analysing sperm production in Chytrid infected Corroboree frogs.
• Safety procedures when working in a biohazard laboratory environment.
• Efficiency at preforming relevant tests for research such as tunnel testing for sperm DNA damage, motility, viability, and morphology.
JANUARY 2015 – JULY 2016
Student Mentor / James Cook University, Townsville QLD
I was a James Cook University role model as a part of the Mentor program. I worked with other Student Mentors. My responsibilities included coordinating tours on campus in orientation week for new students, mentoring them, and providing advice.
Timeline
Project Officer AO4
Department Of Environment, Science, And Innovation
08.2023 - 09.2023
Wildlife Officer OO5
Department Of Environment, Science, And Innovation
12.2021 - Current
Forest & Wildlife Officer
Department Of Environment, Land, Water And Planning
03.2021 - 11.2021
Certificate IV - Government Investigations
Australian Institute of Security And Investigation
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
James Cook University
- GEMS Environmental Management and Training Services - Respond to Wildlife Emergencies, 2022.
- Workplace Health and Safety Queensland, Construction Induction (white card) - 2022.
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