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 chairs the Decade of Biosecurity steering group.
Dr Carol Booth, Principal Policy Analyst
For Carol, biosecurity is one of the most vital, complex, neglected, challenging and fascinating areas of conservation, and she sees excellent potential for reform through her work with the Invasive Species Council.
Jack Gough, Advocacy Director
Jack Gough is an experienced campaigner, policy analyst and environmental advocate who is passionate about the intersection between agriculture and conservation.
Amber Sprunt, Marketing and Development Director
Amber is a marketing professional, specialising in social marketing and fundraising for small and large environmental organisations.
Fi Sara, Senior Individual Giving Officer
Fi is a passionate fundraiser with 8-years’ experience in the not-for-profit sector spanning a variety of important causes ranging from disability services, the arts, children in need, and education.
Nicola Barton, Senior Media Officer and Writer
Nicola is a dedicated environmental advocate with over seven years of media experience.
As the Senior Media Officer and Writer at the Invasive Species Council, Nicola leverages her background in advocacy PR and journalism to drive impactful environmental campaigns.
Paul King, Community Organiser
He works from Kurilpa (West End Brisbane) on Jagera land. Paul is attached to the conservation team and supports their work on fire ants and other invasive species in Queensland and Northern New South Wales.
Kathryn Crawford, Administration Officer
Kat has a love of nature, gardening, walks and wildlife. She has joined the Invasive Species Council as a passionate Administration Officer ready to take on new challenges and join a team dedicated to making a change. She has an extensive background in administration with over 15 years experience and is ready to keep building her knowledge.
Kat works on the land of the Gandangara and Darug people.
Dr Tiana Pirtle, Conservation Officer – Tasmania
Tiana is an ecologist with a passion for wildlife, conservation and improving scientific literacy.
Reece Pianta, Advocacy Manager
As our Advocacy Manager, Reece is an experienced public policy campaigner in government and non-government roles.
Lyall Grieve, Conservation and Biosecurity Analyst
Lyall is a biosecurity and environmental policy analyst, with experience working on invasive species, national biosecurity, environmental approvals, international development and market access.
Peter Jacobs, Victorian Deer Community Control Network Executive Officer
Peter Jacobs has an extensive background in conservation programs and is executive officer of the Victorian Deer Community Control Network.
Jess Ward-Jones, Citizen Science Project Coordinator
Jess is an environmental scientist with a passion for solving practical and community based problems.
Heidi Fin, Senior Marketing Officer
Heidi is an experienced digital marketer and communicator with a passion for nature, photography and social media.
Lesley Parton, Database Officer
Lesley is the database officer, with extensive experience with websites and CRMs.
Richard Lee, Senior Communications Officer
Richard is the Senior Communications Officer, with extensive experience in digital marketing and communications.
Noël Newton, Admin Officer
Noël is a visual artist with a background in teaching, administration and bookkeeping.