Dave Bateman
Dave started with the Bass Coast Landcare Network in 2007 and has since worked in numerous roles. Dave's current role is Executive General Manager and Landcare Facilitator. Dave also manages key agency partnerships and supports Powlett Project, Bass Valley, Anderson Inlet groups. Dave brings a wealth of experience in delivery of large scale Revegetation and Remnant Protection projects. Dave also prides himself on developing strong relationships with the farmers and agency and government staff he deals with.
Dave Bateman Executive General Manager/ Facilitator 0488 399 151 david.bateman@basscoastlandcare.org.au |
CHERYL MARCHANT
With over 25 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 9 years and her role also covers payroll, as well as bookkeeping for four other Landcare groups.
Cheryl Marchant Finance Coordinator cheryl.marchant@basscoastlandcare.org.au |
Robbie Gray
Robbie started at BCLN in 2007, supervising the inaugural BCLN trainees soon after the inception of the Works Crew, and remembers the ‘good old days’ of working out of a tool trailer... In his current role as Ecosystem Services Coordinator he has expanded the Ecosystem Services Portfolio to 12 permanent and part time staff (including our 10th trainee), 13 volunteers and program participants, and a works depot. Robbie has recently established the BCLN Community Nursery with its core group of committed volunteers, and a Work 4 the Dole program which helps develop new projects. He also manages projects including Vegetation Offsets, Pest Plant and Animals, Wonthaggi Urban Landcare Group, Threatened species, and is developing the River Garden at Bass (a farm diversification / community garden).
Robbie Gray Ecosystem Services Coordinator 0448 386 724 robbie.gray@basscoastlandcare.org.au |
Geoff trease
Geoff has been associated with Bass Coast Landcare since 2000. Geoff currently undertakes project officer support to the Network, supporting Phillip Island and the Bass Valley areas. He also helps manage the South Gippsland Seed Bank. Geoff has a high level of experience in planning and undertaking different revegetation works. He has a great ability to develop a strong rapport with groups and the community.
Geoff Trease Project Officer 0437 011 638 geoff.trease@basscoastlandcare.org.au |
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 manages many of our NRM projects, facilitates community plantings and supports the Pest Animal team with on-ground works.
Jye Andersen Project Officer 0407 529 706 jye.andersen@basscoastlandcare.org.au |
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 Phillip Island, 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 joel.geoghegan@basscoastlandcare.org.au |
Lisa Wangman
Lisa has been working for Landcare in the Bass Coast since 2003 in numerous roles for our groups and the Network. Lisa's current role is Education, Training and Communications Manager where she is able to fulfill her passion for educating and encouraging students, individuals and communities to reduce their environmental impacts. Lisa brings demonstrated experience in the design, development and management of environmental and education programs, training and event management as well as strong community engagement and communications skills.
Lisa Wangman Education, Training and Communications Manager 0409 366 914 lisa.wangman@basscoastlandcare.org.au |
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 an admin role, also spending time maintaining and developing the River Garden site. 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 Office and Communications Assistant anna.brayley@basscoastlandcare.org.au |
Jason Good
Jason joined BCLN as a trainee in 2010, recently rejoining us again to run our pest animal control program. After finishing his traineeship, Jason spent several years working with the Phillip Island Nature Parks, with a year in between living in the USA. Towards the end of his time at PINP, Jason worked on a RAMSAR project focusing on feral animal control. With BCLN he will continue to focus on feral animals and will be managing and expanding fox, rabbit and other pest animal programs, as well as weeds projects.
Jason Good Pest Plant and Animal Team Leader 0459 041 137 jason.good@basscoastlandcare.org.au |
Chantelle Geissler
Chantelle has always had an interest in nature and the environment around her. This passion for Australian wildlife and ecology led her to complete a Master of Conservation Biology at Macquarie University. During this period, she was able to gain in-depth field skills and environmental knowledge, not only through her studies, but also through various volunteer and internship positions. Chantelle joins us from having recently been a part of the Rodent Eradication Project on Lord Howe Island, where she saw firsthand the positive impacts that invasive species control has on the environment. Chantelle works on rabbit control programs around the entrance to rabbit free Churchill Island, as well as several other programs across the Shire.
Chantelle Geissler Rabbit Project Officer 0456 390 423 chantelle.geissler@basscoastlandcare.org.au |
Mark Rowe
After working with the Bass Coast Landcare Network for 4 years, Mark is currently our Works Crew Supervisor. Having grown up in the Bass Coast area in a farming family, Mark has plenty of on-ground experience in land management. He enjoys working in a team environment, and loves working in the outdoors in a physically active job.
Mark Rowe Works Crew Coordinator 0437 000 990 mark.rowe@basscoastlandcare.org.au |
Luke Phillips
Luke started with Bass Coast Landcare Network in 2015 as a trainee, completing his Certificate 3 in Conservation and Land Management with Landcare, and has since progressed to Second In Charge of the Works Crew. Growing up spending his weekends in Kilcunda, Luke's passion for the environment and its conservation was profound from a young age, and has continued on today being involved in the Bass Coast Landcare Works Crew.
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Angus Carrington
Angus moved to the area from East Gippsland, in search of new opportunities. He started working for our Works Crew as a casual, and soon began studying his certificate 3 in Conservation and Land Management as a trainee. Now fully qualified, Angus enjoys woody weeding and chainsaw work.
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Andrew Smith
Andrew’s background is in the automotive industry, and now works for our Works Crew, he is able to use skills he has learnt, from repairing equipment to solving problems with his creative thinking. Andrew loves working in the outdoors, and enjoys the team environment of the BCLN Works Crew.
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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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Dani Carr
Dani has always had a strong connection to the natural environment, feeling happiest amongst nature. She grew up in the Yarra Valley, and completed a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Behavioural Science and then a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Zoology and Conservation Biology. She worked as a Zoo Keeper at Healesville Sanctuary, a highlight being breeding endangered species and releasing them in the wild! After moving to the Bass Coast, she worked for Phillip Island Nature Parks, and is now on the BCLN Works Crew, enjoying directly making a positive impact on our land. Living on a farm, Dani is proud to revegetate sections each year for our native wildlife.
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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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Bailey Andersen
Bailey grew up in the Bass Coast area, and with a passion for music and the environment, he works both on our Works Crew, and also as a DJ. Bailey likes working outdoors and having the ability to help make a difference to our local environment.
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