Robyn Gurnsey
Marcoola
Summary
A driven and detail-oriented professional with a passion for contributing successful outcomes, I excel in conducting thorough investigations, navigating complex regulatory frameworks and thinking outside the box. Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Beach Patrol and Monitoring Officer
Sunshine Coast Council
Sunshine Coast, Australia
07.2023 - Current
- Plan and conduct patrols within council managed areas
- Enforce Local Laws in relation to animal management
- Provided education at a variety of venues including, community events, kindergartens, and schools
- Participated in the delivery of Councils responsible pet education program
- Mentored junior team members, providing guidance on best practices within the field of compliance
Homeless Outreach Worker
IFYS
Sunshine Coast, Australia
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Provide place based assertive outreach to individuals and families experiencing homelessness or those at risk of homelessness.
- Support and refer clients to access and engage with services to address their individual needs.
- Work with other providers within a multi-agency team, to deliver a holistic and collaborative model of service.
- Timely and accurate completion of administrative tasks including, maintenance of service user records, meeting minutes, completion of daily logs and required reporting.
- Provide emotional, social and welfare support in a culturally safe, therapeutic and trauma informed manner.
Senior Investigations Officer
Sunshine Coast Council
Sunshine Coast, Australia
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Take lead in conducting investigations for offences under Local Laws and the Animal Management (Cats & Dogs) Act 2008
- Prepare briefs of evidence for prosecution of serious non-compliance under the Animal Management (Cats & Dogs) Act 2008
- Perform Audit inspections for regulated dogs within the Sunshine Coast Region.
- Regulating and overseeing the compliance of dangerous and menacing dogs in accordance with state legislation. Effectively communicating stipulated conditions to animal owners and ensuring enforcement in the event of a breach.
- Plan and conduct evening patrols to identify people who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk. Engaging and connecting individuals with services.
Fishery Officer
Ministry for Primary Industries
Kaikoura, New Zealand
09.2021 - 02.2023
- Gather, document, store an analyse information on all fishing and associated sectors.
- Interpreting and applying relevant legislation from the Fisheries Act 1996.
- Supporting effective communication and working relationships between the Ministry and tangata whenua.
- Providing education to fishers and members of the public within the commercial, customary and recreational fishing sectors.
- Planning and executing operations. Leading briefing meetings and providing direction for other officers and persons involved.
- Conducting land and sea based patrols.
Manager and Community Coordinator
Whangamata Information Centre
Whangamata, New Zealand
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Management of day operations, and troubleshooting issues both on-site and within the local community.
- Reporting to Thames-Coromandel District Council on upholding fund allocation and contractual obligations.
- Collaborative involvement and engagement with key stakeholders, regional businesses and local community members.
Data Collector
NIWA
Whangamata, New Zealand
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Fixed term contact to conduct fisheries research.
- Undertaking interviews with members of the general public at the Whangamata boat ramp, ensuring they are well informed on the purpose of conducted research and comfortable with being approached.
- Collating and recording data on fishing methods, locations and species to submit targeted information for wider research.
- Accurately measuring and recording physical data on-site, including fish, pāua and crayfish.
- Ensuring all collated data is accurate, consistent and submitted as per the contracted deadline.
- Diffusing tension or conflict if necessary.
Tour Guide and Driver
G Adventures
Nation Wide, New Zealand
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Coordinating a large number of guests from a range of ages and cultures
- Managing expectations and conflicts within various groups
- Creating itineraries and troubleshooting when external factors impact plans (such as poor weather conditions)
- Operating a large bus as trailer, whilst keeping log books current and performing regular safety checks
Intern
Cape Fear River Watch
Wilmington, USA
04.2017 - 08.2017
- Monitoring sensitive water environments and compiling data
- Preparing sampling equipment and taking water samples whilst following set guidelines
- Design and lead environmental education tours to a variety of age groups
- Designed and created soft engineering structures with a small team within sensitive environments to improve water quality
- Organise and facilitate lake cleanups and community outreach projects
Forklift Operator
Resource Enterprises Ltd
Marsden Point, New Zealand
11.2013 - 02.2016
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Water Resource Management
Lincoln University
01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Geography, Minor in Geology
University of Canterbury
01.2015
Diploma - Project Management
TAFE QLD
QLD09-2026
Skills
- First Aid Certificate
- Sampling and analysis
- 4WD and LUV training
- Class 2 licence with P endorsement
- Boat handling and mooring skills
Timeline
Homeless Outreach Worker
IFYS
05.2024 - 05.2025
Senior Investigations Officer
Sunshine Coast Council
10.2023 - 04.2024
Beach Patrol and Monitoring Officer
Sunshine Coast Council
07.2023 - Current
Fishery Officer
Ministry for Primary Industries
09.2021 - 02.2023
Data Collector
NIWA
10.2020 - 02.2021
Manager and Community Coordinator
Whangamata Information Centre
09.2020 - 08.2021
Tour Guide and Driver
G Adventures
10.2019 - 03.2020
Intern
Cape Fear River Watch
04.2017 - 08.2017
Forklift Operator
Resource Enterprises Ltd
11.2013 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Science - Geography, Minor in Geology
University of Canterbury
Post Graduate Diploma - Water Resource Management
Lincoln University
Diploma - Project Management
TAFE QLD