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Would you like to be informed about the latest updates and changes to the assessment and approvals of waste in Tasmania? Or understand more about waste and specific challenges to managing waste for better environmental outcomes?
Whether you are an environmental specialist, contractor, regulatory professional or just have an interest in better waste management, join us for an informative evening about waste management in Tasmania.
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Your ticket includes a complimentary drink and a selection of appetizers. Please note that this is not a formal dinner event.
BYO! To minimise our use of plastic, we encourage delegates to bring their own reusable water bottles and coffee cups.
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Jason is the Section Manager of the Waste and Wastewater Regulation team at EPA. Jason has 12-years' experience in the regulation of large industrial activities ranging from mines and quarries, milk processing plants, abattoirs, landfills, composting activities and municipal wastewater treatment plants.
Taking his experience gained through an honours thesis topic investigating the contribution of groundwater discharge on surface water quality, Jason joined the Qld Government’s Coal Seam Gas Compliance Unit for 2 years in Toowoomba before relocating to his home state of Tasmania to join the EPA.
Jason currently manages a State-wide team of 8 regulatory officers responsible for the regulation of Level 2 municipal wastewater treatment plants, and waste and resource recovery facilities. Associated responsibilities include providing waste advice to the public and other areas of EPA and assessing and approving waste disposal applications.
Sophie is an environmental geochemist with 20 years’ experience in contaminated land and acid sulfate soil management, waste management and regulatory compliance.
Sophie’s experience includes: environmental consulting in Victoria and Tasmania; contaminated sites regulation at the Tasmanian EPA; scientific advice for the Savage River Rehabilitation Project; antarctic research; industrial environmental management; and management of contaminated land for greenfield and brownfield developments.
Sophie supports many government organisations and construction projects to navigate legislation and planning requirements related to soil management. She has a thorough understanding of the state legislative and regulatory framework relevant to waste management.
Nick is a highly accomplished Environmental Engineer with significant experience running large scale landfills. Nick has 20 years’ experience working in roles in Tasmania and Queensland, across a range of technical and operational roles. Nick has a strong track record in Engineering advisory, local government and commercial landfill management.
Nick has a Bachelor of Environmental Technology, with a major in Environmental Engineering from the University of Southern Queensland and a Bachelor of Science with a major in Environmental Sciences and Marine Biology from Griffith University.
GHD Hobart
2 Salamanca Square
Hobart, TAS, 7000
ALGA Member: $49.00
Non-member: $99.00
Welcome Branch: $30.00
Student: $15.00
Up to 1 CPD point
