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Dr Sarah Eccleshall has been a member of the contamination and environmental management team at GHD in Sydney since 2018 starting as a graduate and working her way up to senior environmental scientist, now based in Wollongong.

Graduating with a BSc(hons) in Earth Sciences from University of Wales, Aberystwyth she then went on to pursue a MSc in Quaternary Geology at Stockholm University focusing on sediment deposition as a chronometer for fluctuations in glacial extent in Arctic Norway. Sarah then completed a PhD in fluvial sedimentology and geomorphology at Wollongong University, establishing the timing of climatic changes using fluvial sediment records as an indicator of hydrological variability in arid Australia.

In her time at GHD, Sarah has worked on assessments at a variety of sites across NSW and has most extensively been involved in leading the numerous contamination assessments, and the remediation-validation works for the Port Kembla Gas Terminal Project. Sarah has worked on a number of projects with extensive and complex site histories, and never turns down a chance to get involved with her first love – sediments.

Brian is a qualified town planner with diverse planning experience in private and both state and local government sectors. Currently a Planning Officer at the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, he is involved in providing planning services and developing strategies to improve housing supplies across the state.

Being a town planner at the department allows Brian to further embrace his passion in creating desirable cities from a more tangible and holistic approach.

Adam is an Environmental Science graduate from UTS who joined Eurofins in 2021. Over the past few years, he’s worked across lab, logistics, and client-facing roles—now proudly leading as an Analytical Services Manager. What he loves most about his job is the real-world impact: helping clients make informed decisions that protect people, communities, and the environment.

At Eurofins, Adam is part of a purpose-driven team committed to scientific excellence, sustainability, and customer partnership. He plays a key role in delivering high-quality environmental data that supports major infrastructure and remediation projects, including those led by top industry consultants, and leaders in engineering and environmental planning.

Adam is excited to share his journey at ALGA’s Student Night, an event dedicated to showcasing career pathways in land and groundwater management. He hopes to inspire the next generation of environmental professionals to see the value in what they do—and the difference they can make.

Rhys Adcock is a Development Project Manager (New Sites) at RES Australia, and has 4.5 years of experience in the environmental and renewable energy sectors. Rhys completed a Bachelor of Environment, majoring in Environmental Management at Macquarie University.

Rhys began his career with an internship at Glencore during his penultimate year at university, followed by a graduate role at Aurecon in the Environment and Planning team which lead him to his current role at RES where he is tasked with the development of new renewable energy sites across Australia.

Lachlan Mitchell is a Development Project Manager at RES Australia, working within the joint venture team and responsible for managing the development of renewable energy projects through to Financial Close. Lachlan holds a Bachelor of Science (Advanced) (Honours) and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Sydney, with majors in Geography, Environmental Studies, and Environmental Economics.

Prior to joining RES, he was a Senior Consultant in Aurecon’s Environment and Planning team, where he gained experience in project management of environmental approvals in the transport, transmission, and renewable energy sectors.

Carlo Castello is a Senior Contamination/Remediation Manager at Lendlease with over 20 years of Contaminated Land experience across the Consulting, Regulatory and Construction Client-Side spaces, having worked in both Australia and the UK.  He’s currently part of the Integrated Solutions team at Lendlease, which is a specialist unit that provides technical expertise to the Lendlease Construction, Development and Investment Management businesses.

In his spare time Carlo chases after twin 4-year-old girls and often falls down the on-line rabbit hole of instructional golf swing videos... that unfortunately do not appear to be improving his handicap.