Belinda has been a member of the EIANZ since 2014. Belinda is Director at Integrate Sustainability with over 20 years’ experience in Environment, Safety and Sustainability in the Resource Sector. You may also know her from the Goldfields Environmental Management Group (GEMG) or the more recently formed Environmental Practitioners Network. Belinda hopes her passion and enthusiasm for networking and knowledge sharing drives a more inclusive EIANZ for all environmental practitioners.

Rupert is an environmental engineer with post graduate qualifications in Environmental Science and Engineering Geology. He has 16 years’ experience as a Business Manager, Project Manager and Environmental Scientist, with a further 10 years as a Geotechnical Engineer responsible for the delivery of projects in the civil (infrastructure, residential, industrial), mining, oil and gas sectors. He has worked on and managed projects in numerous locations across Western Australia plus in South Africa, Botswana, Oman, UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi), Qatar, Chile and South East Asia.

Mitt is an environmental professional with 12+ years’ experience in environment and heritage management ranging from planning, design, impact assessment and approvals to construction and project close out. He has a Bachelor of Science and Post Graduate Certificate in Environmental Impact Assessment. Mitt is a strong proponent of using robust scientific data for decision making and sustainable development. Mitt joined the EIANZ in 2012 as a networking platform and the opportunity to collaborate with other environmental practitioners to influence policy, strategy and reconciliation.

Tahlia is a Certified Environmental Practitioner with over twelve years’ experience in the resource industry. She has worked in the gold, nickel, iron ore, oil and gas industries and currently holds the title of Approvals Specialist for Rio Tinto Iron Ore. Tahlia has a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science and has completed further study in workplace health and safety and auditing. Tahlia joined the EIANZ with the hope to contribute to the continuous improvement of environmental management and policy development.

Chantal is a Certified Environmental Practitioner (CEnvP) and Exemplar Global–certified Environmental Management System Lead Auditor with over 20 years of experience spanning consultancy and government regulation. She has held decision-making and investigation positions with the WA and NT environmental agencies, and has been appointed as an Independent Auditor under the Commonwealth EPBC Act 1999.

Her expertise includes regulatory compliance, audits, investigations, and environmental management across mining, oil and gas, waste, construction, and SME sectors. Recognised as an ethical decision-maker and effective communicator, she brings proven skills in applying environmental law, managing regulatory approvals, and engaging with stakeholders at all levels.

Current Role: Associate, Environment and Planning, Aurecon

With over twenty years’ experience as an environmental professional across government and private industry, Diane has an MBA and Master of Environmental Science and she is currently undertaking a PhD in social performance in mining through the University of Queensland.  Diane has worked in environmental advisory and management, tourism planning and public policy in Australia, Europe, Africa, North and South America. She currently works within consulting and advisory services supporting companies in ESG related guidance associated with project development and funding.

Cassie is an experienced environmental practitioner with over 15 years in Western Australia’s mining and resources sector, as well as consulting experience in the UK, which included environmental impact assessments for major infrastructure projects. In her current role as Principal Operational Performance, she supports multiple assets with environmental compliance, risk management, and governance. Cassie is passionate about stakeholder engagement, sustainable development, and fostering collaboration between industry and community. She holds honours degrees in Mining Environmental Engineering and Psychology. She joined EIANZ to contribute to and learn from others in the industry, with the aim of advancing best practice in environmental management.

Josh is an Environmental Scientist with a Bachelor of Science Majoring in Environmental Science and Conservation Wildlife Biology with a Postgraduate in Environmental Assessment and Management. Josh and has been working in the resource, construction and infrastructure sectors since 2009.

Josh has a keen interest in pragmatic, yet appropriate, environmental management in Australia. Throughout his career, Josh has been heavily involved in approvals under various legislation, environmental management, compliance auditing and investigations and has worked with a range of stakeholders including Traditional Owners and several statutory authorities.

Josh joined EIANZ to be amongst likeminded professionals and to give back to a community that has given him so much and facilitated his success to date.

Liesl is a biologist with over 25 years’ experience working for the WA State government within the environment portfolio.  More recently Liesl has been an environmental consultant and is now the Environment Manager with Perth Airport.

She has a wide range of skills in environmental impact assessment including leading and managing assessments for native vegetation clearing and on behalf of the Environmental Protection Authority under Parts IV and V of the EP Act and managing controlled actions under the EPBC Act. Liesl has also worked as researcher, botanist, environmental consultant, and science knowledge leader in the areas of wastewater management, fisheries, agriculture and nature conservation.

Liesl join the EIANZ in 2023 to connect with practitioners and the key organisation for environmental impact assessment, allowing her to both maintain my knowledge of cutting edge thinking and influence practice.

Sarah Beukes is an Approvals Advisor at Rio Tinto, with over six years of experience across consulting and industry roles. She holds a Bachelor of Science majoring in Marine Science and Conservation and Wildlife Biology, as well as an Honours degree in Marine Science and Social Science. Sarah is currently expanding her skills through studies in mine closure and environmental auditing. She joined the EIANZ committee to support best practice in environmental management and to connect with a network of professionals passionate about driving positive change.