Shehan Joachim
NORTHCOTE,VIC
Summary
Proven leader in bushland management with a track record of fostering biodiversity and innovative weed control at Felix Botanica. Skilled in strategic planning and staff development, adept at building community relations and training teams in environmental conservation techniques. Demonstrates flexibility and a problem-solving approach, significantly enhancing native plant coverage and ecosystem health.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Bushland Management Team Leader
Felix Botanica
10.2022 - Current
- Building strong relationships with clients and community volunteer groups to work towards the goal of biodiversity
- Using a myriad of tools and techniques such as herbicide application, chainsaws, burners, planting, seed collection and direct seeding to control invasive plant species and encourage the growth and coverage of indigenous species.
- Training new staff members in identifying indigenous plant species and proper use of equipment
- Managing contracts by monitoring budgets, liaising with clients and implementing innovative weed control strategies with limited resources
Nursery Production Hand
Ball Horticultural Company
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Supported deflasking production by assisting with various tasks to ensure smooth operations.
- Collaborated with biosecurity teams to assess and maintain the quality of plants, ensuring compliance with standards.
- Managed the efficient dispatch of plants, coordinating logistics to meet delivery schedules.
Volunteer Nursery Worker
Newport Lakes Nursery
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Propagated plants through division, pricking out, and cuttings, contributing to healthy plant growth.
- Maintained plant health by removing weeds from tubes, ensuring optimal growth conditions.
- Identified and categorized native plants, supporting conservation efforts and enhancing nursery biodiversity.
- Collected seeds for germination to enhance and diversify the native nursery stock
Education
Diploma - Conservation And Land Management
Royal Melbourne Institute of Tech
Melbourne, VIC11.2021
High School Certificate -
Emmaus College
Vermont, VIC12.2016
Skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Dependable and Responsible
- Personnel Management
- Strategic Planning
- Staff Development
- Problem-Solving
Additional Information
George Collins (Rural Environment Officer)
Mobile: 0420 459 996
Email: GeorgeC@hume.vic.gov.au
Jonathan Sordello (Felix Botanica Operations Manager)
Mobile: 0498 093 653
Email: jonathan@felixbotanica.com.au
Timeline
Bushland Management Team Leader
Felix Botanica
10.2022 - Current
Nursery Production Hand
Ball Horticultural Company
11.2021 - 09.2022
Volunteer Nursery Worker
Newport Lakes Nursery
01.2021 - 07.2021
Diploma - Conservation And Land Management
Royal Melbourne Institute of Tech
High School Certificate -
Emmaus College
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