Dave Bateman
Dave Bateman boasts 16 years experience with Bass Coast Landcare Network, progressing from project officer to Executive General Manager and Landcare Facilitator. He spearheads key agency partnerships and supports BCLN’s West Gippsland CMA Landcare groups. With a rich background in large-scale revegetation, remnant protection projects, community engagement, and staff management, Dave fosters robust connections with his dynamic team, Landcare members, and governmental agencies. He excels in nurturing innovative approaches, ensuring impactful outcomes, and nurturing enduring partnerships.
Dave Bateman Executive General Manager/ Facilitator 0488 399 151 [email protected] |
CHERYL MARCHANT
With over 40 years experience in bookkeeping services, Cheryl brings a wealth of knowledge along with a keen eye for detail. She has been involved in the Network’s bookkeeping for over 14 years and her role also covers payroll and assistance in the People, Culture & Capability area, as well as bookkeeping for three other Landcare groups.
Cheryl Marchant Finance Coordinator and People, Culture & Capability Officer [email protected] |
Robbie Gray
Robbie started with BCLN in 2007, heading the newly formed Works Crew, and has since expanded the Ecosystem Services Portfolio to over a dozen staff. In the mid 2010’s Robbie established the River Garden at Bass (farm diversification trials and community garden) and the BCLN Plant Nursery with its core group of committed volunteers and staff. In 2019 the Invasive Species team was added, headed by a BCLN trainee from 2012. Robbie also manages and contributes to projects and partnerships which cover carbon sequestration, threatened species, and regenerative and climate resilient agriculture. Completing a Bachelor of Science at Melbourne University in 2000, and with 20 years of natural resource management experience in Victoria and Central Australia, Robbie is committed to environmental conservation.
Robbie Gray Ecosystem Services Manager 0448 386 724 [email protected] |
JOEL GEOGHEGAN
Joel started with the Bass Coast Landcare Network in 2005 and has since worked in numerous roles. Joel’s current role is team leader of the Sustainable Agriculture Program. Joel also manages key agency partnerships and supports French Island and 3 Creeks Landcare Groups.
Joel brings to the Network communication and management skills, as well as his ability to establish a strong rapport with the landcare community and partners. Joel Geoghegan Team Leader- Sustainable Agriculture 0409 705 652 [email protected] |
Lisa Wangman
Lisa's current role is Education, Training and Communications Manager where she fulfills her passion for educating and encouraging students, individuals and communities to reduce their environmental impacts. Lisa has worked for Landcare in Bass Coast since 2003, in numerous roles for our groups and Network, where she has gained valuable experience and skills in the design, development and management of a wide range of education, training and environmental projects. Lisa has strong skills in event management, community engagement and communications, which she also uses to drive the development and ongoing management of the River Garden Community education site in Bass.
Lisa Wangman Education, Training and Communications Manager 0409 366 914 [email protected] |
Anna BRAylEY
Anna realised her desire for a career in the environmental field in 2017, while doing a 6-month stint with the Bass Coast Green Army group. After this project wrapped up, she started working casually for BCLN on the Works Crew, and was offered a full-time traineeship, which she completed in mid-2019. Anna now works in the Landcare office in a communications and administration role. Anna has a strong connection to the local area, being a fifth generation Phillip Islander, and has a rich family history in agriculture.
Anna Brayley Communications and Administration Assistant [email protected] |
Antoine Bahuth
Antoine is currently studying his Bachelor of Environmental Science, specialising in Environmental Management and Conservation. He has a background working at the Wonthaggi Desalination Plant. Antoine started working with us in early 2023 and has recently joined our Natural Resource Management Team.
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Jye Andersen
Jye began his career with BCLN in 2017, when he completed a work placement with us as part of his Environmental Science degree at Deakin University. He continued to work with BCLN on the Works Crew whilst completing his degree and in 2019, started a new role as Natural Resource Manager Project Officer. Jye now oversees our NRM portfolio, as NRM Project Coordinator and Landcare Facilitator, working closely with community groups and landholders on on-ground projects, such as revegetation, weed control, wildlife monitoring and mangrove restoration.
Jye Andersen Natural Resource Management Project Officer 0407 529 706 [email protected] |
Aaron Stephens
Aaron joined BCLN in 2021 on the works crew, before pursuing his passion in pest animal control with the Invasive Species Team. Equipped with a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science and extensive industry experience, Aaron now heads up our Invasive Species Team as Coordinator, working in and around local environments to protect our threatened wildlife and ecosystems from introduced pests.
Aaron Stephens Invasive Species Coordinator 0456 390 423 [email protected] |
Jack Harriss
Jack began working with BCLN in 2021 after making the move from Melbourne. Having completed a Bachelor of Environmental Science at Deakin University, he was thrilled to join the team. Jack is now an Invasive Species Officer and is committed to growing the Invasive Species Team, as well as achieving positive environmental outcomes for the flora and fauna on the beautiful Bass Coast.
Jack Harriss Invasive Species Officer 0459 041 137 [email protected] |
Justin Smith
Bio coming soon
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lauren effenberg
Lauren began working for BCLN in 2023 as the Administration and Communication assistant. With a background in farming and a Bachelor on Education, Lauren moved into her role with the Natural Resource Management team in 2024 as a NRM Project Officer and Landcare Facilitator. In this role she works closely with community groups and landholders on on-ground projects, such as revegetation, weed control, wildlife monitoring and mangrove restoration.
Lauren Effenberg NRM Project Officer 0438 149 963 [email protected] |
Stevie Wynen
As well as working on our Works Crew, Stevie is also the Nursery Manager, spending her Fridays working alongside a devoted group of volunteers to grow plants for future planting projects. Stevie is passionate about the environment, studying Environmental Science at Uni before moving into her position at Landcare.
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Logan Tilbury
Logan is currently studying his Certificate 3 in Conservation and Ecosystem Management. Logan has lived locally all his life with a strong affiliation with the community, working on the Crew since 2021. He enjoys the Works Crew atmosphere and being outdoors.
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Billie Sammonds
Billie is in the first year of her traineeship studying Certificate 3 in Conservation and Ecosystems Management. She is enjoying learning about the land and plants, while being outdoors being part of a team. Billie has lived locally all her life and completed Year 12 at Wonthaggi Secondary College.
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Paul Micallef
Having previously worked as a landscaper, Paul now works on the BCLN Works Crew. Paul has always loved the outdoors, spending his spare time paragliding, he enjoys working with the Crew on various projects.
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ELI RichardsEli is in the first year of his traineeship studying Certificate 3 in Conservation and Ecosystems Management. Eli has lived locally all his life and is heavily involved in local sporting clubs. He enjoys learning about the land and plants, while being outdoors being part of a team.
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Braydon GIBBS-KING
Love the Outdoors, camping and sports.
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