Elisa Zavadil
Elisa graduated from Melbourne University with a combined degree in environmental engineering (honours) and science. She now specialises in fluvial geomorphology through undertaking a PhD at Melbourne University that was funding by the Cooperative Research Centre for Catchment Hydrology, and later affiliated with the eWater CRC. This research has focused on advancing the geomorphic criteria underpinning spatial scale hierarchies used in riverine ecosystem research and management.
Elisa has presented this work at several geomorphic and river management conferences (both in Australia and internationally), with associated publications. From both research and consulting perspectives, Elisa has experience in assessing geomorphic form and process, stream condition assessments, river health monitoring, desktop based modeling and design, and working with geographical information systems (GIS). She has experience in a range of waterway project across Victoria, with a strong focus on geomorphic assessments and the development of waterway management plans and stream rehabilitation works.
Ross Hardie
Ross is a Director of Alluvium Consulting Pty Ltd and has more than 19 years direct experience in the waterway management industry including the role of Technical Director of a major engineering consultancy. Ross has been responsible for the design and supervision of the major waterway management programs and projects throughout Victoria, and in NSW, Queensland, South Australia and South East Asia.
Ross specialises in the hydraulic and geomorphic assessment of stream systems, analysis of stream erosion and sediment deposition processes, streambed scour assessments, sediment transport and environmental flow investigations. Ross has designed and supervised onground waterway management and rehabilitation programs including management of waterway avulsions, stream bed and bank erosion, sediment management, willow management and streamside revegetation.
Ross is the author of the “Technical Guidelines for Waterway Management” a technical manual on the design and implementation of stream management works for the state government of Victoria, and has conducted training courses in Tasmania, Victoria, South Australia and Queensland on the application and implementation of the principles of geomorphic channel design.
Dom Blackham
Dom is a fluvial geomorphologist with particular expertise in geomorphic investigation and analysis, stream rehabilitation, stormwater management in urban waterways and post-bushfire catchment response. Dom has worked as a consultant and researcher in Australia and UK for the last 15 years.
Dom was a member of the Co-operative Research Centre for Catchment Hydrology (now eWater CRC) and carried out research into the role of riparian vegetation in controlling stream channel erosion funded by Land and Water Australia. The key finding from his research was that exotic grasses such as Phalaris spp. provide significant resistance to erosion and their removal through weed control and native revegetation programs may have the unintended consequence of increasing erosion rates.
Dom’s consulting activities have focussed on combining hydrology, hydraulics and fluvial geomorphology to develop sustainable catchment and river management solutions. He has been closely involved in the development of geomorphic flow objectives to control the impact on channel form of stormwater runoff from urban development and the assessment of various risks to river health and engineering infrastructure following bushfires. Dom maintains close links with research and academia through his Honorary Fellowship at Melbourne University and informal links with various researchers at eWater CRC.
Keryn Hawker
Keryn graduated from UWA with a first class honours degree in environmental engineering and a bachelor of chemistry, and has completed postgraduate masters’ level courses in water engineering at UNSW. Keryn has 8 years of experience in consulting engineering in Australia, UK and Indonesia, and has worked on a diverse range of projects in many regions of the world.
Keryn has developed a strong skill set in hydrodynamic numerical modeling, wetland restoration, catchment studies, environmental assessment and community liaison. She recently returned from a placement with Engineers Without Borders as the Water Supply Coordinator for the Tenganan Water Supply Project in Bali, where she worked alongside the community assisting them to build, manage and maintain their water supply system, and maintains an active interest in engineering and capacity building in developing countries.
Stuart Cleven
Stuart is an Environmental Engineer with over 7 years experience specialising in project management, concept design, detailed design, flow determination and flood modelling for stream rehabilitation works. Stuart has significant experience in designing rehabilitation works for asset protection where erosion control and bed and bank stability is a key priority. He has a strong understanding of waterway management processes as well as an applied understanding of best management practice solutions used to address waterway rehabilitation.
Stuart is also experienced in the disciplines of hydrology and hydraulics having undertaken modelling of urban and rural drainage systems, open channels, culverts and bridges using RORB, RIVER 2D, 12d and HEC-RAS modelling packages.
Misko Ivezich
Misko is an environmental engineer with an honours degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering. Before joining Alluvium he worked in conjunction with eWater CRC researching new modelling and optimisation techniques that could be applied to the sustainable management of catchments and waterways. Since joining Alluvium nearly five years ago he has gone on to complete a Graduate Certificate in River Health Management at Melbourne University.
Misko has strong geomorphic field assessment skills having inspected hundreds of rivers and streams across eastern Australia. As a result he has a strong understanding of waterway processes which complement his skills in hydrologic and hydraulic modelling. He has used his skills in engineering design, fluvial geomorphology, hydraulics and hydrology to deliver geomorphic investigations and design stream rehabilitation works throughout Australia.
Misko has been at the forefront of stream restoration science having authored or co-authored three papers at the recent Australian Stream Management Conference. In addition Misko leads the business in the application of LiDAR and other spatial data for hydro-geomorphic investigations and has used LiDAR datasets for a range of complex applied geomorphic investigations.
Vicki Gusner
Vicki has over 30 years in administrative, accounting and PA experience in a wide variety of industries. Her key skills are: organisation of office and staff, office administration, MYOB and finances.
Mark Stacey
Mark is an environmental scientist with key interests and core skills in environmental flow and water resource management, geospatial science and fluvial geomorphology. During his five years at Alluvium he has increasingly focused on these core interests, while working across a broad range of river health and water resource projects. He has worked on waterways across Victoria, New South Wales and South East Asia.
Mark leads the business in the application of GIS to waterway, natural resource and water resource management. In 2011 he completed a Masters degree in geospatial science. His Masters research used high resolution laser scanning (LiDAR) analysis to examine the fluvial geomorphology of the Glenelg River catchment. This research built upon his earlier Honours research (2005) that used GIS to identify hydraulic thresholds of channel incision.
In 2011 Mark returned from an extended secondment (21 months) within the Victorian Office of Water. In this role he provided technical hydrologic analysis and advice to support both the Environmental Water Reserve and Bulk Water Entitlement teams, blending environmental flow and consumptive water management. He has developed a thorough understanding of the mechanics of government and State and Commonwealth policies, operations and programs.
Michael Bain
Michael is a civil engineer and project manager with 28 years experience across a wide range of engineering and environmental projects both in Australia and overseas. In the last ten years he has had a strong focus on waterways and catchment management, and is responsible for the successful implementation of a number of major projects, including the EIS for the Darling Anabranch project and the design and construction of the carp screens for Rocklands Reservoir outlet.
Michael was the project manager for, and had principal inputs on, the concept designs for the Mulcra Island regulating structures. His construction engineering and environmental background are a powerful combination in a wide range of environmental related projects.
Michael is noted for his love of warmer climates, which may be a significant factor in his on-going participation in a number of environmental projects in Malaysia.
Kelly Stanhope
Kelly is a cartographer, draftsperson and graphic designer with over six years experience in mapping, graphic development, drafting, report design, data management and data validation.
Since joining Alluvium she has worked on a range of technical and graphical projects, including the drafting of conceptual and detail design drawings for waterway stability works and construction drawings for stormwater and water quality works. Kelly has also performed GIS analysis and mapping for VEFMAP and general presentational maps. Previously she has worked predominantly in the mining and natural resources industries, producing detailed environmental and geological maps and high quality presentational diagrams. Her graphical presentations have been used by senior geologists at both national and international conferences and publications.
Amanda Wealands
Amanda graduated from RMIT with an honours degree in environmental engineering. She specialises in environmental water management, strategic evaluation and waterway rehabilitation design, and has experience in a diverse range of waterway projects in south eastern Australia.
Amanda has a strong understanding of the policy and strategic planning of the Australian natural resource management industry through completion of a Graduate Certificate in River Health at Melbourne University and work in the government sector. Amanda is leading the business in the development of monitoring and evaluation consulting by bring together her strong technical base with best practice program logic and other group facilitation methods.
Amanda is an active member of the catchment management industry in her role as immediate past president of the River Basin Management Society. She also completed the Fellowship program with the Centre for Sustainability Leadership in 2009.
Kane Travis
Kane is a co-founder and Director of Alluvium Consulting in Melbourne and has over 20 years of experience in the delivery of environmental programs and projects. With an Applied Science Degree and postgraduate MBA focused on corporate sustainability, Kane has developed a broad level of experience in policy, strategic planning and implementation projects in both urban and rural Australia.
Kane has a strong background in NRM policy, planning and environmental works through eight years of employment with the Victorian Department of Sustainability and Environment, and a further four years with Melbourne Water delivering operational management of waterways, and negotiation of environmental and water quality outcomes with the land development industry. Kane’s consulting experience has focused on supporting clients with NRM strategy development the evaluation of planning and implementation policy and programs.
In addition to his technical focus, Kane leads the client relationship parts of the business which has culminated in Alluvium winning the 2007 “Most Innovative” professional services firm, and in 2010 being awarded the “Best Engineering Firm (<50M)” in the prestigious BRW Client Choice Awards.
Jason Carter
Jason is based in Townsville and is the Natural Resources and Business Manager of Alluvium’s Queensland Office with 20 years experience in natural resource management and planning gained in roles for both government (6 years) and in the consulting industry (14 years).
During his professional career Jason has specialised in river, wetland and catchment management projects in South Australia, Western Australia and Queensland. Jason is experienced in the management and delivery of large multi-disciplinary natural resource management projects with a particular emphasis on rivers and wetlands. Other areas of expertise include impact assessment, stakeholder consultation and Australian native fish.
Combining his love of fish and desire to make a difference, Jason’s enthusiasm for his work is evident to his clients and has resulted in much repeat business and ongoing projects.
Rohan Lucas
Rohan has over ten years experience in environmental and natural resource management with a focus on waterways. This experience has been gained in a consulting role servicing government and industry clients in Australia and Asia.
Rohan has had extensive involvement in the planning and implementation of catchment and watercourse management programs for Catchment Management Authorities or equivalents in Victoria and South Australia and for River Murray Water and DNRM on the Murray River, NSW. Rohan also has extensive experience with private industry clients including large mining companies and infrastructure developers in particular in central and north Queensland.
Tyson Smalley
Graduating from Adelaide University with an honours degree in Environmental Science Tyson has spent the last 10 years working as an environmental consultant in varying capacities and is now a co-founder of Alluvium Consulting Townsville. His career has seen him develop exceptional knowledge and communication skills working as a project manager, coordinator and field officer for numerous catchment, riverine and water management projects within Queensland, Victoria and Singapore for clients such as Department of Defence, mining companies, NRM bodies, local government and civil engineering firms.
Tyson has developed a sound understanding of natural resource management objectives required to balance the environmental, economic and social needs of the community and is able to provide recommendations for river restoration and management planning, catchment management and water quality control to a wide selection of community, government and non government organisations.
His experience is diverse and is considered to a be a jack of all trades enabling him to multi-task and deliver requirements for his clients, as evidenced by his numerous seconded roles as a Regional River Health Strategy officer for NECMA or supervising as an Environmental Officer at BMA coal mines.
Joanne Crerar
Joanne is a Senior Environmental Engineer with Alluvium Consulting, specialising in hydraulic modelling and natural channel design. Joanne’s work with Alluvium has been primarily focused on mining; in particular the design of river rehabilitation and diversion works.
Joanne has also undertaken considerable work on the assessment of impacts of longwall mining related subsidence on surface water. This has included a cumulative impacts study of mine developments on a 100km section of the Isaac River in Central Queensland. This study was the first of its kind in Queensland and was funded jointly by BMA and Anglo Coal, with Qld’s Department of Environment and Resource Management (DERM) also a major stakeholder.
Prior to joining Alluvium, Joanne worked in impact assessment and obtaining EIS approvals for large infrastructure projects in both Australia and overseas, including oil and LNG gas facilities, power stations and wastewater treatment works.
Luke Sunner
Graduating from Central Queensland University with a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with First Class Honors Luke is a local engineer to Central and North Queensland with 5 years professional experience in engineering design, assessment and waterway rehabilitation gained in positions within both government and the consulting industry.
Luke has experience working on projects for both government and industry clients in Queensland, South Australia and New South Wales involving mining, land holder and government representatives. Luke has been an integral member of Alluvium Consulting (Queensland) since it was founded in 2006. Luke’s skills include: hydrologic and hydraulic assessments; development of waterway management strategies including design of works, rehabilitation and monitoring of waterways, watercourse diversions and subsidence affected waterways; and construction supervision.
Greg Ellett
Greg has twelve years experience in environmental engineering having specialised in waterway management. Working in a variety of positions he has been involved in natural disaster damage assessment following regional flooding and undertaken stream restoration design in urban and regional environments.
Stints with Melbourne Water and Glenelg Hopkins CMA have provided Greg with an insight into government policy and procedure, developing his knowledge in statutory roles such as floodplain management and assessing permit applications for works on waterways. Since 2003 Greg has been involved in assessment, design and monitoring of stream diversions in the Bowen Basin of Central Queensland. Greg currently works part time while undertaking further study at James Cook University.
Rachel England
Rachel joined the Alluvium team in June 2007. Rachel is an environmental scientist with over five years experience in natural resource management gained in roles for both government and in the private sector. During her professional career Rachel has specialised in environmental management system (EMS) implementation and auditing, biological weed control, quarantine import risk assessments and land management.
Rachel has particular interest and skills in environmental capacity building in developing countries, having spent 12 months in Samoa for AusAID in 2004. Since then Rachel has worked with the Australian Defence Force (ADF) focusing on impact assessments, EMS implementation and auditing, activity-based environmental risk management and direct land management of the Defence estate in North Queensland.
Carolyn Lynn
Carolyn has 30 years administrative and accounting experience in Australia and overseas with various
construction, industrial and commercial companies. Her key skill areas are: office administration, accounts management and data input.
David Reid
With a background in Government, David undertook a
number of diverse roles including community engagement,
soil conservation, remnant native vegetation promotion and
Landcare. David has a strong focus on field assessment
techniques for water quality and wetland / riparian plant
monitoring and survey, and more recently broader
programme management with the regional Natural
Resource Management body (Burdekin Dry Tropics NRM).
James Allen
James joined Alluvium Consulting as a graduate environmental engineer in 2009 and has worked on a diverse range of waterway management projects. Over the past three years he has developed strong skills in the areas of hydraulic modeling, hydrologic modeling, design of watercourse diversions, maintenance and watercourse rehabilitation works (including bank stabilisation and other erosion protection works), condition monitoring and impact assessment.
Recently James has been applying his modeling skills in the area of flood modeling for the purpose of flood risk assessment. Additional experience includes ground water and surface water quality monitoring and terrestrial sediment and erosion assessment.
Having been involved in numerous field assessments of waterways across Central and Northern Queensland, James applies real world experience to complex desktop modelling, assessment and design problems to deliver sustainable environmental solutions.
Alan Davidson
Alan graduated from Abertay University Dundee, Scotland, in 2007 with a BSc in Natural Resources Management. Following this, Alan worked in Flood Risk, Drainage and Contaminated Land for a medium sized consultancy in Scotland. During this period, he gained considerable experience in hydraulic modeling, particularly in urban settings.
Alan has recently migrated to Australia with his wife, who originates from Townsville. Since commencing employment with Alluvium Consulting, Alan has been working on watercourse diversions in the Bowen Basin, Queensland, wetland design and fish pass hydraulic modeling, where he is gaining a broad experience of Australian engineering practices.
Adam Neilly
Adam completed his joint degree in a Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental) with Class I Honours/ Bachelor of Science (Mathematics) at James Cook University in 2008. He joined Alluvium Consulting at the beginning of 2010 after gaining experience as a Research Officer at James Cook University in 2009 whilst working on a Master of Engineering Science by research.
In the two years Adam has been with Alluvium, he has developed skills in the areas of 1D and 2D hydraulic modelling, design of watercourse diversions, design of watercourse rehabilitation works (such as bank stabilisation and erosion protection works), hydrologic modelling, surface water quality monitoring and diversion condition monitoring and assessment.
Adam has most recently been utilising his hydrologic modelling, 1D and 2D hydraulic modelling and design skills for the purpose of flood risk assessment and watercourse diversion design associated with a major greenfield development of a new mine in Queensland.
Adam’s previous experience as Acting Environmental Advisor at Century Mine whilst a student at James Cook University, as well as a four month secondment as an Environmental Advisor to a mine site in the Bowen Basin whilst at Alluvium, gives him an excellent real-world understanding of the mining industry and the environmental challenges it faces.
Matt Francey
Matt joined Alluvium in October 2009 after spending eight years in the Waterways group at Melbourne Water. During that time Matt started and led the Stormwater Quality team which ran programs such as the construction of wetlands to reduce nitrogen loads into Port Phillip Bay, the Lower Yarra and Living Rivers programs focussing on WSUD and implementation of stormwater controls for development. Key projects during that period included the development and implementation of the nitrogen offsets program for Port Phillip Bay and the preparation of
WSUD Engineering Procedures: Stormwater, which became the standard technical document for WSUD design. He completed his PhD looking at the generation of urban stormwater pollutants in 2010.
From 2007 Matt was the Manager of the River Health program at Melbourne Water which involved leading a team of 50 staff who managed over 8400km of rivers and creeks, two RAMSAR listed wetlands and other sites of biodiversity significance. During his time there the River Health program grew from a $20M to over $50M per year program with significant emphasis on the evaluation of outcomes and the scientific basis of waterway works.
Matt has published papers and presented at conferences both across Australia and internationally, and in 2005 was recognised for his leadership by representing Melbourne Water on a study tour of integrated water management to North America.
Clare Ferguson
Clare graduated with a double degree in Environmental Engineering (Hons) and Arts (Political Science) from The University of Melbourne in 2009. Since starting as a graduate engineer with Alluvium, Clare has contributed to a number of projects including stream stabilisation assessments, social research, workshop facilitation, and environmental flow monitoring.
Clare is an active member of Engineers Without Borders, participating in a Development Education Experience in India, leading the Climate Change Group within the Melbourne University Chapter and has contributed towards the development of a study tour which focuses on the cultural and spiritual value of land and water for Aboriginal people in the Murray Darling Basin.
Darcy Moar
Darcy graduated from The University of Queensland in 2009 with a degree in Environmental Engineering (Hons). During his studies Darcy focused on catchment hydrology, open channel flow and groundwater hydraulics, completing his honour’s thesis on the topic of tsunami wave generation.
Darcy undertook vacation work experience at an open cut coal mine located in the Bowen Basin in 2007 and was exposed to the multitude of water management issues and environmental challenges faced by the mining industry. After graduation he has worked in engineering consulting mainly in the area of water management and hydraulic engineering for various mine sites in Queensland and around Australia.
Since joining Alluvium Darcy has been involved in various hydraulic analyses of rivers and streams for the assessment of geomorphic stability.
Rob Catchlove
Rob joined Alluvium in August 2010 after spending 5 years at Melbourne Water in the Waterways and Communications groups, and 6 years prior to that in the Bureau of Meteorology. Rob has developed a unique skill set by working in the following fields: meteorology, hydrology, stormwater quality and local government engagement, social research, stakeholder evaluation, communications and marketing. Within Melbourne Water’s Communications group Rob was responsible for the management and application of all social research.
Key projects in this role were the Community Perceptions of Waterways social research project, the development of a Stakeholder Engagement Strategy for Melbourne Water, and Melbourne Water’s involvement in the State of Design. Rob gained skills in marketing, branding, media, stakeholder evaluation, and education.
In 2009 Rob led a group of emerging leaders from the Australian water sector on a “Transitioning to a water sensitive city” study tour to Europe where they looked at cities which were taking a holistic approach to water management in urban environments. From 2005 – 2007 Rob was the Melbourne Water project manager for the cross-jurisdictional project the “Lower Yarra Litter Strategy.” This project was the first of its kind in preventing litter going to the Yarra River through the formation of a multi-agency network, on ground works, direct engagement with the community, and exploring and implementing opportunities for water sensitive urban design. Prior to Melbourne Water Rob worked as a senior hydrologist with the Bureau of Meteorology. This position involved developing and running real-time flood forecasting models for all of the major basins in Australia, exploring the use of radar rainfall datasets into hydrological models, GIS, liaison with other emergency management organisations and field work.
Rob completed his Master of Environmental Management at the University of NSW in 2003 and a Bachelor of Advance Science (Environmental Science) in 2000.
Toni Beadle
Toni Beadle
Toni has worked in the engineering field for 6 years starting out working for a Water Authority in the southeast of England where she provided cost estimates for new connections to existing and new build projects. This involved assessing soil reports, calculating infrastructure charges and confirming the existing system’s capacity to accommodate further large scale development (residential and industrial).
Toni then went on to work for CampbellReith as a CAD engineer where she developed her engineering skills in drainage and highway design. During her time with CampbellReith she completed both an ONC and a HNC in civil engineering with distinction.
Toni recently migrated to Australia and since joining Alluvium she has been producing AutoCAD drawings for projects and is also developing her skills in 12D design whilst working on stream diversions for various mining companies including Anglo Coal, and BMA.
Brett Twycross
With 4 years experience working in Government roles and a further 4 years in the consulting environment, Brett brings to Alluvium a solid understanding of the requirements of both the client and consultant. Having returned from 6 years working in the UK, Brett has an extensive background in hydraulic modelling (both 1D and 2D) and GIS. Brett’s other key experience includes strategic investigation and infrastructure planning. His key strengths lay in his ability to learn on the job, putting his strong computer knowledge to use and quickly getting to the core of the problem. Now living in Townsville, Brett’s now expanding his knowledge into the field of mining and hydrology while trying to get used to the heat.
Leonie Duncan
Leonie has a degree in Social Science and over 10 years experience in the environment sector. Her key areas of expertise are in community engagement, stakeholder relations, social research and communications.
Leonie’s career began with a focus on environmental management in the mining sector, where she ran Australia-wide designed programs to build bridges and exchange knowledge between industry, researchers and government. It was a trip in 2004 to South Australia’s Coorong that sparked Leonie’s interest in river health. On her return Leonie helped establish the Yarra Riverkeeper Association – now recognized as the key community voice for Melbourne's Yarra River.
As Manager of Environment Victoria’s Healthy Rivers Campaign, Leonie worked with various interest groups to promote the importance of environmental flows and sustainable water management. She also led Environment Victoria’s community engagement program, designed to cultivate grassroots stewardship of the state’s rivers, creeks and wetlands. In partnership with Catchment Management Authorities and the Murray-Darling Basin Authority, Leonie created the ‘Your River’ and ‘Storylines’ initiatives. These innovative programs captured the stories of connection between people and their river systems as a means to celebrate, educate and motivate.
Leonie possesses good insight into policy development, delivery and review through her experience on various water sector stakeholder committees, including those coordinated by Melbourne Water, The Department of Sustainability and Environment and South East Water.
Leonie is passionate about working with a broad range of people to explore potential new futures for our urban and rural waterscapes.
Ciara Noone
Ciara graduated from The University of Melbourne in 2010 with a double degree in Environmental Engineering (Hons) and Arts (International Studies, Spanish). Her engineering studies focused on catchment hydrology, hydrological processes and environmental engineering management and design. While at university, she undertook final year research in sustainable water practices in the construction industry. During exchange programs in both Dublin and Mexico she furthered her understanding of environmental flows, hydraulics and sustainable engineering practices.
Ciara is an active member of the Engineers without Borders Victorian committee, and holds the position as Local Projects Coordinator for the Victorian Region. In this role she manages a number of projects, including the Sustainability Assistance Program (SAP).
Hamid Ghajarnia
Hamid joined Alluvium in October 2011 after spending eight years working for Yekom, an international consulting firm in Iran. During that time Hamid has worked as project manager, lead designer and modeller in numerous waterway stability assessments, flood studies, river restoration and stormwater management projects. Hamid has experience in one- and two-dimensional hydraulic modelling and geomorphic studies in rivers throughout Iran and Australia. He has extensive experience in designing river restoration, bank and bed protection and flood mitigation systems.
James Fitzgerald
James’ studies focused on hydraulics and hydrology, civil engineering design, international studies and project management. During his studies James undertook work placements in local council, state government, contracting and non-government organisations. This included a six month internship in the Victorian State Parliament with a Local Member of Parliament which focused on stakeholder consultation and project delivery.
James is an enthusiastic member of Engineers Without Borders Australia as President of the Victoria Region. In this role, he has restructured all aspects of the organisation’s work across the state and is very active with programs such as School Outreach, Cross Cultural Training and the establishment of Local Partnerships.
David Barratt
David joined Alluvium in July 2011 after 17 years in environmental and agricultural agencies in the Australian Public Service. Initially joining the Australian Nature Conservation Agency in 1995, David spent the last 3 years of his career in the Service as Director of Water Resources Assessment at the Bureau of Meteorology. For five years prior to that, David was a Director in the Bureau of Rural Sciences, leading teams in drought assessment, climate science and water resources reporting.
David has almost 20 years experience in regional to continental-scale natural resources assessment and reporting in Australia. In the 1990s, he undertook forest biodiversity assessments in the development of Regional Forest Agreements between State and Australian governments. He also worked on defining and populating indicators of marine disturbance in support of marine park planning processes and State of the Environment reporting.
In the Bureaus of Meteorology and Rural Sciences, David and his staff developed regional water balance frameworks to underpin National Water Accounts, produced Australian Water Resources Assessment reports, and modelled and published regional water balance data for the Australian continent. He was also involved with R&D on the application of risk management frameworks to climate change adaptation in agriculture.
Danielle Oldroyd
Dani has extensive experience working within the environmental tourism industry, having worked passionately as a guide in both Kakadu, and on the Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia. Now, after years of showcasing Australia's alluring tropical landscape, she aims to contribute to its protection.
Her strengths include the ability to learn quickly on the job, strong interpersonal skills and a passion for all things environmental. She enjoys conquering all challenges thrown her away, and ultimately cannot wait for her next assignment to the field.
Oliver Woodward
Oliver is a skilled draftsman with a 7 year background in architecture, specialising in projects such as town planning, medical centres and housing with an emphasis on sustainable urban design and building thermal efficiency.
Moving to Townsville with his family escaping the cold Tasmanian winters gave him the opportunity to join the Alluvium team where a wealth of project variety has allowed Oliver to further his drafting skills. This has included the preparation of design drawings, the use of 12D Model and GIS analysis.
Steve Skull
Steve is the Regional Manager of Alluvium Brisbane, and draws on a 20 year career in natural resource management complimented by formal management qualifications.
Steve’s work for state agencies spans water resource management and planning, environmental regulation, nature conservation and experience with a wide range of industries including mining and major infrastructure providers. In the local government context Steve has been responsible for the development, delivery and evaluation of environmental policies and programs covering waterway management, climate change, biodiversity, peak oil and sustainability.
Steve has also been intimately involved with natural resource management planning and implementation at regional scales. In South East Queensland he was the inaugural chair of the Executive Officers Group supporting the CEOs Committee for NRM. In this role he led the development and coordination of priority projects to ensure the successful implementation of the SEQ NRM Plan. Throughout his career Steve’s work has been recognised by a number of prestigious environmental awards including the International River Foundation’s National Riverprize, the Healthy Waterways Minister’s Grand Prize and the Banksia Awards.
Matt McIntyre
Matt plays a key senior role in our Brisbane office and brings over 28 years experience in planning and environmental management covering policy and systems development, technical assessments and development design. He specializes in integrated development planning, environmental management, community engagement and sustainable development policy.
Matt spent nearly 10 years working and living in the Asia-Pacific region and brings to Alluvium a unique skill set in supporting these countries in integrated development and environmental programmes. His work has contributed to leading international best practice in SEIA including the recently released Principles and Criteria for SEIA by UNREDD, which has been picked up by many of the international voluntary carbon trading houses.
Matt’s planning background has involved significant EIA and EMS work and has been involved in leading work in carbon analysis and forest sequestration, and his ‘landscape approach’ to Impact Assessment work has seen outputs also assisting in environmental offset planning and management.
Matt’s sustainability work has revolved around integrated decision-making systems and tools, including strategic & cumulative impact assessments, state of the environment reporting, EMSs and sustainability monitoring templates. He has completed sustainability assessments at various levels for private clients, national agencies and international organizations and has produced national strategies and policies across various development & NRM platforms.
Matt is a skilled project and programme manager, an ideas person, facilitator and problem-solver. He has considerable experience in community partnering and participatory processes, the use of GIS and related IT and the development of decision support systems – focusing on integrating the environment in development processes.