Timothy Lubcke
VIC
Summary
Highly-motivated professional with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Analytical professional with technical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in data-driven environments. Tackles challenges with positivity and drive to overcome. Works great alone or with others and consistently exceeds expectations.
Skilled negotiator with background in resolving complex issues and facilitating agreements between stakeholders. Brings strong communication skills, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities to maintain positive relationships and achieve mutual benefits.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Inspector
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Ballarat, Vic
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Authorised under the Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act 1990 to perform the functions of a Senior Inspector, conducting audits and inspections of mines and quarries across western Victoria to ensure safe, stable and sustainable resource development
- Complaints management of concerns raised with the regulator regarding the operation of quarries and mines, including dust, noise, blast and vegetation loss
- Contributed in Community Consultation meetings between quarries, the local community and co-regulators
Senior Project Advisor
Environment Protection Authority
Melbourne, Vic
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Conducted technical assessment and reviews of major project proposals in accordance with Environment Protection Act 2017, submitted under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC), the Environmental Effects Act 1978 (ESS) pathways
- These include onshore and offshore renewable energy, Liquid Natural Gas and urban development projects
- Developed strong working relationships with project proponents and contributing stakeholders through Technical Reference Groups and meetings
- Supported the Victorian Big Build project - the Level Crossing Removal Project
Senior Environment Protection Officer
Environment Protection Authority
Melbourne, Vic
09.2020 - 05.2023
- Authorised under the Environment Protection Act 2017 to conduct regulatory enforcement, inspections and provided advice to duty holders, stakeholders and the general Victorian public
- Conducted air quality forecasting for Victoria, including contributing to seasonal planned burns meetings with stakeholder agencies
Authorised Regulatory Officer
Dept of Health and Human Services
Ballarat, Vic
01.2016 - 09.2020
- Authorised under the Supported Residential Services (Private Proprietors) Act 2010 to conduct regulatory enforcement, inspections and provided advice to duty holders, stakeholders and the general Victorian public
- Maintained working meetings with third party advocacy groups
Client Coordinator
National Association of Testing Authorities
Camberwell, Vic
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Conducted third party audits of clients for compliance with the standards established under the Federal Health Insurance Act 1973
- Developed a streamlined records entry form for experienced third-party consultants
Technical Officer
Environment Protection Authority
Macleod, Vic
10.2013 - 12.2014
- Management and maintenance of air quality monitoring network maintain for data integrity and public confidence in the organisation
- Emergency response air quality works in response to the Hazelwood Mine Fire
Research Officer
Monash
Clayton, Vic
07.2012 - 10.2013
- Designed and developed new and unique research infrastructure to broaden the scope of the environmental research project, regarding carbon sequestration and soil respiration for OzNet
- Managed and maintained the environmental monitoring network of OzNet across the Murrumbigee catchment region of NSW
- Coordinated field research campaigns regarding ecology and remote sensing
- Conducted ecological surveys of Victorian estuaries utilising remote sensing data / photogrammetry
Technical Officer
University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA
11.2009 - 07.2012
- Independently designing, installing and managing a remote environmental research facility, as part of a national CSIRO research project – Ozflux
- Conducted field ecological surveys and presented to Landcare community groups
- Developed data management and validation toolkits to automatically control and handle data
- Designed a comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure manual and informative website
Professional Science Officer
Environment Protection Authority
Adelaide, SA
11.2008 - 11.2009
- Managed and improved the state-wide urban air quality field laboratories through regular calibration and upgrade
Photogrammetrist
AeroMetrex
Adelaide, SA
01.2008 - 11.2008
- Quality control of spatial data packages, including maps, aerial photography mosaics and 3D digital elevation models
- Autonomously collected regional field GPS data to conform spatial data packages to the natural landscape
Education
Certificate IV - Government Investigations
Graduate Business School
Victoria01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biodiversity and Conservation
Flinders University
South Australia01.2008
Skills
- Regulatory enforcement and auditing
- Professional review of major projects
- Stakeholder engagement and influence
- Mentoring and team-building
- Project management
- Data management and analysis
- Quality Management protocols
- Problem solving
- Analytical mindset
- Regulatory Compliance
- Evidence collection
- Technical knowledge
Volunteer Experience
Board member and Secretary, The Bunanyang Landscape Alliance, 01/2022 - Current
References
Details to be confirmed on request
Timeline
Senior Inspector
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
05.2023 - 01.2024
Senior Project Advisor
Environment Protection Authority
05.2023 - 01.2024
Senior Environment Protection Officer
Environment Protection Authority
09.2020 - 05.2023
Authorised Regulatory Officer
Dept of Health and Human Services
01.2016 - 09.2020
Client Coordinator
National Association of Testing Authorities
01.2015 - 01.2016
Technical Officer
Environment Protection Authority
10.2013 - 12.2014
Research Officer
Monash
07.2012 - 10.2013
Technical Officer
University of Adelaide
11.2009 - 07.2012
Professional Science Officer
Environment Protection Authority
11.2008 - 11.2009
Photogrammetrist
AeroMetrex
01.2008 - 11.2008
Certificate IV - Government Investigations
Graduate Business School
Bachelor of Science - Biodiversity and Conservation
Flinders University
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