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Kimberley is a Principal Environmental Scientist within the Geoscience and Remediation Services team at AECOM Canberra. She received her Bachelor of Science in Geology from the Australian National University, and later her Masters of Environmental Management from the University of Queensland. Kimberley has 15 years of industry experience across contaminated land investigation and management, environmental assessment and regulatory compliance. Kimberley manages and delivers projects for State/Territory and Federal Government departments as well as non-government clients, across various sectors including Defence, land development, energy and transport. On many of her projects, she works as a Site Auditor Assistant and is aiming to become an Accredited Site Auditor. Kimberley enjoys mentoring others in the profession and supporting them to find opportunities to grow that align with their interests.

Simone is a Principal Engineer and Team Lead for the Site Investigation and Remediation Group in Sydney. Simone has over 20 years of practical experience in contaminated land site assessments and investigations, groundwater and soil vapour remediation using a variety of technologies for a range of contaminants, and solid waste design and permitting for private sector and government clients across Australia, Canada, and the United States.

Dr Su Wild-River has over 30 years’ experience delivering outcome‑based environmental regulation, transparent reporting and collaborative leadership across contested policy domains. She has extensive experience leading high‑stakes reforms and investigations across planning, environment, public health, waste and energy, and delivering legislative, regulatory and program outcomes and as a statutory office holder. She bridges government, academia and professional practice in measuring environmental outcomes through objective judgement, risk‑based regulatory practice and transparent outcome reporting. She builds high‑performing teams that deliver durable public interest outcomes.