Corrine De Mestre - Curriculum Vitae
Fauna Ecologist

Date of Birth : 18 October 1977

Tertiary Qualification s :
1996 - 1999 – James Cook University, Cairns - Bachelor of Science (Zoology/Tropical Geography)

2000-2001 – University of Tasmania – Honours in Zoology

2006 – Current – Macquarie University – Masters in Wildlife (Habitat) Management

Business Address: LesryK Environmental Consultant, PO Box 3001, Bundeena, NSW, 2230

Contact Details:
phone: (02) 9523 2016 mobile: 0408 68 11 00
fax : (02) 9544 1835 email: Corrine1@lesryk.com.au

Licences:

• Scientific Research Licence under section 132C of the National Parks & Wildlife Act 1974.
• Class C Drivers Licence.
• NSW Agriculture Animal Research Licence.
• Advanced Open Water Diver Certificate.
• Senior First Aid.

Areas of Specialisation:

• Fauna survey and ecological habitat assessment.
• Project management.
• Literature and database consultation.
• Report preparation.
• Research assistance.

Employment History:

2007 – Present: Ecology Technical Officer, University of Wollongong, NSW.

Position involves managing and maintaining a fleet of field vehicles and water craft, research assistance and field work on a variety of projects (marine and terrestrial), and setting up scientific research experiments.

2006 – Present: Ecologist, LesryK Environmental Consultants, NSW.

Responsibilities include ecological surveys, habitat assessment, project management, literature and database searches, report preparation and consultation with government departments, local councils and other environmental consultants.

2005 – Present: Academic Officer, Australian Correspondence School, QLD.

Responsibilities include writing and updating zoology and wildlife management courses, tutoring students and marking papers.

2004: Education and Community Engagement Officer, The Royal Parks Agency ( London), UK.

Position involved designing and delivering wildlife education, recruiting, training and managing volunteers, and production of an audience development plan for the Bushy Park Restoration Project.

2003- 2004: Environmental Education Officer, London Wildlife Trust, UK.

Duties included the design and delivery of wildlife education activities across schools in London, local community consultation and marketing the program.

2002: Branch Program Kids Coordinator, NOVA English School, Japan.

Position involved conducting and designing specialist language programs for children, and delivering language classes to adults.

2001-2002: Research Assistant, University of Tasmania, Tas.

Responsibilities included capturing, tagging and sexing skinks in remote areas of Tasmania, captive husbandry of over 200 skinks, and provide practical assistance to zoology students during laboratory classes.

1996-1999: Aquarist – Undersea World Aquarium, Cairns, QLD

Responsibilities included designing and conducting aquarium tours, captive husbandry of quarantined marine creatures, cleaning exhibits and scuba dive shark feeding presentations.

Volunteer Work:

2006: Conservation Volunteers Australia, Wollongong
Involved the regeneration of Tom Thumb Lagoon.

2005-2006: David Fleay Wildlife Park, Gold Coast, QLD
Food preparation, park interpretation and education.

1998-1999: QLDPWS Wet Tropics Volunteers, Cairns, QLD
Design and conduct guided mangrove forest tours, native bush regeneration, interpretive and volunteer safety training.

1995: Taronga Park Zoo, Sydney, NSW
Prepare food for seals/penguins, clean habitats and prepare stage for seal show presentations, perform tours through the zoo, care for sick/injured seals and penguins.

Consultancy History:

An on site presence and investigation of habitat trees proposed to be removed adjacent to Galston Gorge Road, Galston. Study undertaken on behalf of the NSW Roads and Traffic Authority.

An on site presence and investigation of habitat trees proposed to be removed, Rouse Hill Recycle Water Plant. Works undertaken at the request of Urban Bushland Management Consultants on behalf of Sydney Water.

An ecological assessment conducted as part of a proposal to install a sewage pipeline within the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area undertaken on behalf of Patterson Britton and Partners Pty Ltd and Wagga Wagga City Council.

A targeted microchiropteran survey undertaken as part of a proposal to fill derelict mine shafts and adits located in Upper Bingara. Works undertaken on behalf of the Department of Primary Industries – Mineral Resources.

An ecological assessment conducted as part of a proposal to install a recycled water pipeline along Cattai Creek and Smalls Creek in Rouse Hill. Works undertaken at the request of Urban Bushland Management Consultants for Sydney Water.

A bandicoot monitoring project undertaken as part of a development proposal on St Patrick’s Estate, North Head, Manly. Works undertaken on behalf of Lend Lease.

A flora and fauna investigation of a footpath proposed to be established within the St Patrick’s Estate, North Head, Manly – impact on the Long-nosed Bandicoot endangered population. Works undertaken on behalf of Lend Lease.

A targeted mammal survey as part of an opportunities and constraints analysis for the Caltex Refinery, Kurnell. Works undertaken at the request of Urban Bushland Management Consultants for the Caltex Oil Refinery.

A fauna survey & assessment of impacts, proposed residential development, Moss Vale Road, Moss Vale. Works undertaken at the request of Campbell Luscombe Folk and Lichtman Architects.

An ecological assessment conducted as part of a proposal to install a water pipeline between Fennell Bay and Toronto, Lake Macquarie. Works undertaken at the request of Patterson and Britton & Partners Pty Ltd, for Hunter Water.