Jon Womersley has more than 30 years of practical experience as an environmental professional. His academic qualifications are in natural resource management, agriculture and teaching.

Jon is a Certified Environmental Practitioner and an independent consultant in the field of environmental management and dispute resolution. Jon has led the environmental protection, cultural heritage, and national park and natural resource management functions of government in several Australian jurisdictions.

He is a Life Member and Past President of the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand, and currently chairs its Qualifications Accreditation Scheme Board. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Managers and Leaders ANZ, and a nationally accredited mediator and facilitator. Jon lives and works in regional Queensland in Rockhampton.