TERRESTRIAL ECOSYSTEMS - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Partner and Principal Zoologist )
Graham has a diverse background, having worked in various roles in state government and finishing up as the CEO of a government department in South Australia, chairman for a statutory authority, then more recently as an academic and an environmental consultant.In the last 20 years he has been an active researcher in areas covering the ecology, physiology and performance traits of reptiles, amphibians, mammals and fish. He has been involved in vertebrate fauna surveys for more than 20 years and EIAs since 2002.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Terrestrial fauna surveys and assessments
• Fauna management plans
• Fauna monitoring programs
• Fauna relocation
• Chemical capture of fauna using tranquilising darts
• Peer reviews of fauna reports
• Referrals under the EPBC Act
QUALIFICATIONS
• Doctor of Philosophy (Zoology).
• Post Graduate Diploma of Science (Zoology).
• Master of Education.
• Bachelor of Education.
• Diploma of Physical Education.
• Teachers Certificate.
A copy of Graham's CV can be downloaded here
James is a versatile and experienced zoologist with both a research and practical based background having worked with a variety of native fauna as well as domestic animals for over 10 years. He has a Bachelor of Science (Zoology and Biochemistry), Honours (Veterinary Biology), PhD (Behavioural Ecology), Certificate IV (Veterinary nursing) and Certificate III (Rural and Environmental Pest Management). James is a published and award-winning researcher presenting his research in local, national, and inter-national settings and a strong focus on the peer-review process. During his career he has worked with, and alongside multiple government, non-government, and industry organisations.
James has been involved with research, consultancy, and feral control projects for a range of both mammal and reptile species across Western Australia including Peel, South-West, Great Southern, Wheatbelt, Mid-West, Pilbara, and Kimberley regions. He is experienced in a range of trapping and surveying techniques including camera traps, pitfall traps, Elliot traps, cage traps, radio collaring/attachment and tracking, as well as behavioural analysis. Prior to James undertaking research James works as a veterinary nurse for 7 years across multiple hospitals with experience in animal handling and restraint, anaesthesia, clinical pathology, emergency, and triage.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Terrestrial fauna surveys
Camera trapping
Radio-tracking of fauna
Animal handling and restraint
Feral animal management
Triage and anaesthesia monitoring
Academic writing and peer review
Applied scientific research design and implementation
Ecological data management , analysis and interpretation
QUALIFICATIONS
Doctor of Philosophy (Behavioural Ecology)
Honours (Veterinary Biology)
Bachelor of Science (Zoology and Biochemistry)
Veterinary Nursing Accreditation (Veterinary Nurses Council of Australia)
Certificate IV (Veterinary Nursing)
Certificate III (Rural and Environmental Pest Management)
Job Titles:
- Partner and Principal Zoologist )
Eileen has a long career as an instructional designer in the Business School of the University of Western Australia and prior to that in the External Studies Division of Edith Cowan University. Eileen began her career as a Physical Education teacher in Victoria before she resigned to raise two boys.
More recently Eileen has taken on the responsibility of managing Terrestrial Ecosystems' office. Eileen is responsible for ensuring that staff and suppliers get paid, the books are up to date and company information including management systems and records are stored and maintained in an appropriate fashion.