About Us
Our highly skilled team is passionate, committed and dedicated to working towards better protection of Australia's unique wildlife and ecosystems from environmental pests, weeds and diseases.
About Us | Our people
Our Staff

Andrew Cox, CEO
Andrew is a respected participant in Australia’s conservation sector. He believes in the value of involving the community in tackling complex environmental issues. He is a member of national Environmental Biosecurity Advisory Group and the federal government Feral Cat Taskforce.

Helen de Jode, Threats to Nature Project Manager
Helen de Jode has worked in the international environment and development sector and wants to help address the complicated policy challenges facing conservation in Australia.

Dr Carol Booth, Policy Officer
For Carol Booth invasive species are one of the most complex and fascinating areas of conservation in Australia.

Candice Bartlett, Conservation Officer
Candice is an enthusiastic and active animal scientist who believes good governance is a key enabler in the battle to conserve our natural environment.

Peter Jacobs, Deer Project Officer – Victoria
Peter Jacobs has an extensive background in conservation programs and manages the Invasive Species Council’s Stemming Deer Impacts Project in Victoria.

John Sampson, Communications Officer
John has a strong background in media and communications and wants to see the natural environment better protected from dangerous invasive species.

Bev Job, Townsville Yellow Crazy Ant Taskforce Volunteer
Bev brings an infectious enthusiasm for nature and a committed, hands-on approach to her role as our Townsville Yellow Crazy Ant Taskforce community coordinator.

Janet Cross, Townsville Yellow Crazy Ant Taskforce Volunteer
Janet has been a naturalist for more than 30 years and is a great believer in citizen science and holistic approaches to solving environmental issues.