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Associates
 
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Managing Director
Bachelor of Education (Maths Science)
Graduate Certificate in Soil Management and Land Conservation
More than 30 years experience in primary production and agribusiness
- Project management, communication and training in horticulture
- Consulting to the Water Industry on reclaimed water management
- Identification and negotiation of commercial opportunities in line with the companies' strategic plans
- Coordinating staff and contractors to achieve the best results for projects
- Reporting to the management teams
- Planning of tours (overseas and domestic), including management and marketing
- Strategic planning and writing of editorials for communication of issues and 'good news' to the water, research and horticultural industries
- Contracted to South Australian Farmers Federation, as Manager of Horticulture and Wine Grapes
- Conducted more than 50 grower and extension officer training/information meetings
Consultant
Master of Agricultural Science – chemical in subsoils and soil compaction
PhD in plant nutrition
More than 35 years in South Australian dryland farming research and extension industries
- Australian Centenary Medal for services to agriculture (2000)
- Fluid Fertilizer Foundation of the USA Researcher Of The Year award (2005)
- Affiliate Senior Lecturer in Soil Science, University of Adelaide, 2005
- Honorary fellow of SARDI 2006
- 30 years experience in low rainfall research and communication – began fluid fertiliser research effort in broad-acre agriculture in SA.
- 2007 Order of Australia Medal (OAM) Citation: For service to primary industry, particularly as a contributor to dryland farming research and development.
Member of the Australian Soil Science Society Inc.
Director & Principal Consultant
Bachelor of Engineering (Agricultural) (Hons.), PhD
More than 15 years experience in soil and irrigation research for the horticultural and viticultural industries
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Specialist in soil management, compaction, soil degradation, sodicity and salinity
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Specialist in irrigation methods, water use efficiency, and scheduling
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Specialist in the use of precision agriculture tools and their application to improve resource utilisation and productivity
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Chief scientist for two national soil and water projects for the viticultural industry
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Experienced in the application of modelling tools for decision support
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Has delivered more than 50 industry publications and extension workshops
Member of the Australian Soil Science Society (1993- )
Member of the Australian Society of Viticulture and Oenology (2001- )
Member of the Australian Institute for Engineers (1992–2000)
Member of the Society for Engineers in Agriculture (1992–2000)
Member of the Irrigation Association of Australia (1997–2001)
Director & Communications Manager
Bachelor of Arts (Professional Writing and Communications)
More than 7 years experience in the public relations/communication industry
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Formally qualified in writing and editing, and marketing communications
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Communication and marketing experience in consultancy, charity and corporate organisations
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Event management
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Production of effective communications material
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Coordination of marketing communication projects
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Development of marketing communication strategies
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Development of communication plans
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Brand management
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Coordination of electronic media; web, CD and DVD
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Writing and editing all forms of publications including technical, annual and sustainability reports, and promotional material
Senior Graphic Designer
Assoc. Diploma of Arts (Graphic Design)
22 years experience in the graphic design industry
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Corporate communications
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Publishing
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Event promotion
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Corporate identity design / brand marketing
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Publication design
Administration & Accounts Manager
More than 8 years experience in administration and public relations
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Formally trained in office management & administration
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Finance management
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Event management
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Extensive editing experience – technical and otherwise
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Document layout and proofing
Administration & PA to Managing Director
More than 25 years experience in office and account administration More than 10 years experience in office management
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Extensive experience as personal assistant to Managing Directors
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Account administration
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Office administration and management
Communications Officer / Journalist
Bachelor of Arts (Journalism)
5 years experience in print and broadcast journalism
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Professional writing (inc. press releases, news articles)
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Editing – technical reports, promotional material etc
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Voice-overs
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Event management
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Document layout and proofing
Graphic Designer
Bachelor of Visual Communication
Certificate IV in Multimedia
8 years experience in the graphic design industry
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Design skills for both print and web mediums
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Interface design
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Corporate branding
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Publication/editorial design
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Advertising
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Interactive publication designs
Web Developer
Bachelor of Science (School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences)
5 years experience in website and database development
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Java programming
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Development of intranet websites
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Website development using HTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP, MySQL languages
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Website maintenance
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Database development and customisation
Interactive Digital Design Trainee
Certificate III Interactive Digital Design
On-the-job experience in:
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Photography (Studied with The Centre for Creative Photography)
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Filming and post-production
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Graphic design
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Animation
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Publication preparation
Environmental Consultant
Bachelor of Science (Marine Chemistry)
PhD (Environmental Toxicology)
Experience in:
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Contaminated sites investigation (soil and surface water monitoring/assessment)
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Environmental toxicology and risk assessment (chelant/heavy metal)
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Soil and plant nutrition assessment
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Research reviews, data analysis and reporting
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Remote sensing and GIS analysis
Member of the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (2009-)
Member of the Australasian Society for Ecotoxicology (2009-)
Senior Irrigation Consultant
Diploma of Irrigation
Certified Irrigation Agronomist
Certificate IV: Assessment & Workplace Training
Accredited Soil Surveyor
25 years experience in the irrigation industry in a range of different capacities.
- 10 years as the SA Murray-Darling Basin NRM Board’s co-ordinator of the Improving Irrigation Efficiency Project
- 8 years experience in developing and delivering industry and irrigator training in the fields of soil salinity and irrigation management
- Experienced in the fields of soil surveying for horticulture, soil moisture monitoring, irrigation scheduling and irrigation system audits
- More than 25 years experience in irrigation installation, design, project management, sales and on-farm support
Member of Irrigation Australia Ltd: SA committee (2005 - )
Associate
Bachelor of Engineering (Agricultural) (Hons)
Masters of Engineering (Environmental)
PhD (Environmental Engineering)
Masters of Management
Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors
More than 20 years experience in water and agricultural industries, environmental engineering and business management
- Water, wastewater and reuse system management and process design
- Performance benchmarking
- Extensive experience in research and development, product development and application/implementation of new tools and knowledge
- Supply chain and value chain management
- Strategic planning, change management, business development
- Project management and contract management
- Technical and general writing
- Communication and education
Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (2001 – )
Member of the Australian Water Association (1994 – )
Member of the Australian Society of Viticulture and Oenology (2003 – )
Member of the International Association on Water Quality (1995 – 2002)
Member of the Water Environment Federation (1997 – 2002)
Member of the International Ozone Association (1995 – 2001)
Member of the Institution of Engineers, Australia (1990 – 1999)
Business Management Associate
Grad Dip in Business Management (Rural and Regional Sectors) 2011 –
Graduate Certificate Member of Australian Institute of Company Directors
More than 15 years experience at an executive and organisational level in all aspects of government, particularly in primary industries and regional development.
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Chair, Agribusiness Association of Australia (2008 - 2011)
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Chair, Mid North Yorke Peninsula Natural Resource Management Board (2010 - 2011)
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Minister for Primary Industries (Dec 2001 - March 2002)
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Shadow Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Affairs (2002 - 2007)
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Government Whip in the Legislative Council (1996 - 2001)
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Convenor, Premier’s Food for the Future Council (1998 - 2001)
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Natural Resource Management Standing Committee (2006 - 2010)
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Budget and Finance Committee of Parliament (2007 - 2010)
Caroline Schaefer retired from the South Australian Legislative Council in March 2010 after 17 years in State politics. She was the first woman in Australia to be appointed Primary Industries Minister. Caroline has chaired numerous boards and has extensive experience with community groups. Prior to entering State Parliament, Caroline was involved in local government and regional health.
Environmental Associate
Master of Science, PhD
More than 40 years research experience in soil science. Current research interests include:
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Physical chemistry of saline and sodic soils
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Effects of irrigation water quality on soils and plants
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Effects of different adsorbed cations on soil structural stability based on the different types of clay-cation bonds
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Effects of potassium in waste waters on soil structure
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Transient salinity in sodic soils affecting productivity in dryland agriculture
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Subsoil constraints in agricultural soils
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Toxic effects of aluminium in high pH soils
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Abiotic stress in alkaline soil
Dr Rengasamy has published 90 refereed papers in international journals and presented about 60 conference papers, several of them by invitation. He has successfully supervised several GRDC projects, and supervised 12 PhD, Master and Honours students. He was awarded the Prescott Medal for Soil Science for his significant contribution to Soil Science. Dr Rengasamy has also delivered the Professor Leeper Memorial Lecture and the Dr Tamhane Memorial Lecture.
Graphic Designer
Bachelor of Visual Communication
Certificate IV in Multimedia
5 years experience in the graphic design industry
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Interface and web design
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Publication design
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Logo design & branding
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Packaging design
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Illustration
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Photography
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Social media marketing
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