Wambo Coal AEMR 2011-2012 - Peabody Energy

Curriculum Vitae
PAUL HILLIER
Senior Ecologist
Newcastle, NSW
Bachelor of Environmental Science (Environmental Management)
NSW Driver’s Licence (Class C)
OH&S Induction Training (Green Card)
Senior First Aid
Dive Master (PADI Scuba Diver)
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Paul has broad range of Ecological Assessment reporting experience from 7 years of professional ecological work
both in Australia and abroad. Project experience has primarily included a range of flora and fauna assessment
disciplines as required by a wide range of corporate and domestic client requirements. Paul has been employed
both within the private and public sector, providing a strong knowledge and understanding of the role of both
developers and government in legislation and planning.
Paul has the majority of his experience within the consultancy industry, primarily focussing on the preparation of
Flora and Fauna Assessments, Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements, Review of
Environmental Factors and Statement of Environmental Effects. Paul has experience with targeted threatened flora
and fauna surveys, including a strong knowledge of Geographic Information Systems mapping and analyses.
SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE:
Ecology
• Ecological Constraints Master Plan – Huntlee, Singleton and Cessnock, NSW (2007-2010)
• Ecosystem Function Analysis – Wambo Coal, Singleton NSW (2010).
• Ecological Assessment Report – White Rock Wind Farm, Glen Innes, NSW (2011).
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:
Ecological Records Officer – West Yorkshire Ecology (2007-2009)
Duties included collection and collation of ecological records from across West Yorkshire, United Kingdom;
Preparation of fee proposals for ecological services; GIS/ spatial analysis and database management; Database
searches and reporting; Liaison with client, stakeholder groups, state and local governing bodies; Review of local
planning applications and consequent consultations to local councils.
Ecologist – Harper Somers O’Sullivan (2004-2006)
Duties included flora and fauna surveying and survey design; overseeing and contribution to the preparation of
complex ecological and environmental reports for both small and large projects; liaison with both the private
sector and federal, state and local government department.
MEMBERSHIPS & ACHIEVEMENTS:
• For Australian Wildlife Needing Aid (FAWNA), NSW Australia
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