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STEPHEN MALCOLM BLOOMFIELD
Research Assistant

Date of Birth:

11 October 1979

Education and Tertiary Qualifications:

2002-2004 – Southern Cross University, Lismore - Bachelor of Environmental Science (Coastal Management)

2001 – Padstow TAFE – Certificate 2 Bush Regeneration

1992-1997 – Gymea Technology High School – Higher School Certificate

Business Address:

LesryK Environmental Consultants

PO Box 3001, Bundeena, NSW, 2230
20 Woodfield Avenue, Bundeena, NSW, 2230
ABN Number: 34413568384

Contact Details:
phone: (02) 9523 2016 mobile: 0400723248
fax: (02) 9544 1835 email: stevemb@lesryk.com.au

Licences and Certificates:

Scientific Research Licence under section 132C of the NSW National Parks & Wildlife Act 1974.
Class C Drivers Licence.
OH&S Induction Training for Construction Work – General Course
St John's Ambulance Senior First Aid Certificate.

Areas of Specialisation:

Flora surveys and assessment.
Fauna surveys and habitat assessment.
Microchiropteran call analysis.
Project management.
Literature and database consultation.
Report preparation.
Research assistance.

Recent Ecological Consultancies:

A targeted arboreal mammal study, Pine Dale Colliery, Wallerawang, NSW. Investigation undertaken at the request of R.W. Corkery Pty Ltd.
A stag watching study, proposed Lot 6 approved under SF9918, Sussex Inlet Road, Sussex Inlet, NSW. Report prepared at the request of Watkinson Apperley Pty Limited.
A fauna investigation undertaken as part of an Ecological Assessment (opportunities and constraints study) for the proposed upgrading of the Northern Road – Cobbity Road intersection. Project undertaken on behalf of UBM Ecological Consultants for the NSW Roads and Traffic Authority.
Flora and fauna investigation of a portion of the Sapphire Coast Turf Club site, Old Wallagoot Road, Kalaru. Report prepared on behalf of the Sapphire Coast Turf Club.
A fauna survey of an optical fibre cable alignment between Gollan and Goolma Exchanges in central NSW. Project undertaken on behalf of Telstra Corporation Pty Ltd.
A fauna investigation of a series of proposed pumping station sites and water mains that are proposed to be established within the Shoalhaven Local Government Area. Report prepared at the request of the NSW Department of Services, Technology and Administration (formerly known as the Department of Commerce) on behalf of Shoalhaven Water.
A fauna investigation of a reservoir site, pumping station and water mains, Maitland/North Rothbury, NSW. Study undertaken at the request of WorleyParsons on behalf of Hunter Water.
Preparation of a Minor Works Review of Environmental Factors for proposed maintenance activities adjacent to a series of major Sydney roads. Report prepared at the request of Downer EDi on behalf of the NSW Roads and Traffic Authority.

Scientific publications:

Engel, D., Bloomfield, S. and Edwards, J. (2010) A waterproofing option for Anabat detectors – protecting your tool. Consulting Ecology. Vol 24, pp 51-58.

Employment History:

1995 – current – Senior Ecologist – LesryK Environmental Consultants

Conducting flora and fauna investigations and preparing assessment reports for a range of developments proposed by a variety of federal, state and local government agencies, as well as private developers. Preparation of planning documents (Reviews of Environmental Factors) and rehabilitations plans (Bushland/Vegetation Plans of Management).

2006 - 2007 - Ecologist - Arup Consultants, UK.

Conducting flora and fauna investigations for a range of developments proposed by a variety of federal, state and local government agencies.

2004 – 2006 - Ecologist - LesryK Environmental Consultants.

Position involved those tasks and responsibilities previously described.

2003-2004 - Collator - Northern Star Newspaper.

Position involved publishing and preparing papers for the north coast region of NSW.

2002 - Bush Regenerator - East Coast Revegetation.

Position involved the removal of exotic flora and the planting of native flora to assist in habitat restoration and site remediation.

2000-2002 - Sales Assistant - Woolworths Pty Ltd.

Position involved customer service, cash handling, stocking shelves and general cleaning.

Volunteer Work:

2004 - Bush Regeneration - Ballina.

Involved the regeneration of native bushland reserves with the Ballina Shire Council.

2003 - Whale Research.

Field research assistant for an honours project mapping the north/south migration of humpback whales off the north coast of NSW and their individual identification. Assisted in the spotting and tracking of humpback whales.

2001 - Bush Regeneration, Sutherland.

Involved the regeneration of native bushland reserves with the Sutherland Shire Council and writing up minutes for monthly meetings.

Selected listing of recent and past consultancy projects:

Fauna assessment adjacent to the New England Highway Tamworth to Tenterfield in relation to tree maintenance works. Report prepared for the NSW Roads and Traffic Authority.

Fauna assessment adjacent to the New England Highway, Bendemeer, in relation to tree maintenance works. Report prepared for the NSW Roads and Traffic Authority.

Flora and fauna assessment of an optical fibre cabling proposal, Merriwa Exchange to Cassilis Exchange, NSW. Report prepared for Telstra Corporation Limited.

Flora and fauna assessment of an optical fibre cabling proposal, Elong Elong Exchange to Laheys Creek Exchange, NSW. Report prepared for Telstra Corporation Limited.

Flora and fauna assessment of an optical fibre cabling proposal, Clarence Exchange to Berambing Exchange, NSW. Report prepared for Telstra Corporation Limited.

Flora and fauna survey proposed installation of Fibre Optical Cables, Cape York Peninsula, Far Northern QLD. Report prepared at the request of IBM Global Procurement on behalf of Telstra Corporation Limited.

Flora and Fauna Assessment Proposed Expansion at Westdale WWTP, Tamworth. Report prepared for Hunter Water Australia.

Targeted Microchiropteran (insectivorous bats) Survey, Burraga Copper Mine, Burraga (Oberon), NSW. Report prepared for the Department of Primary Industries – Mineral Resources.

Burraga Copper Mine Microchiropteran Monitoring Study: Monitoring Session Number 1 and Monitoring Session Number 2. Report prepared for the Department of Primary Industries – Mineral Resources.

Targeted Microchiropteran Survey, Conducted to the north of the township of Trunkey Creek (Blayney), NSW. Report prepared for the Department of Primary Industries – Mineral Resources.

Flora and fauna assessment, proposed widening of the Horsley Drive between Cowpasture Road and the M7. Report prepared on behalf of Environmental Planning Pty Ltd for the NSW Roads and Traffic Authority.

Flora and Fauna Survey, Proposed Road Rehabilitation, Junction Point Road, 33.86 to 40.01 Kilometres North of Crookwell. Report prepared for the NSW Roads and Traffic Authority.

Minor Works Review of Environmental Factors, roadside clearing within northern Sydney. Report prepared on behalf of Downer EDI Works for the NSW Roads and Traffic Authority.

Ecological Assessment proposed sewage pipeline, Boorooma St to Narrung Street Sewage Plant, Wagga Wagga, NSW. Report prepared for Patterson and Britton & Partners Pty Ltd on behalf of Wagga Wagga City Council.

Flora and fauna assessment, proposed raising of the Tallowa Dam wall, Kangaroo Valley. Report prepared for the Department of Commerce.

Flora and fauna assessment, proposed replacement and raising of Pheasants Nest Weir, Pheasants Nest, NSW. Report prepared for the Department of Commerce.