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Dick Murray
President
Western Suburbs Vet Clinic KIRWAN QLD 4817
Dick Murray is a North Queensland veterinary practitioner who has had a deep interest in and commitment to animal management for most of his professional career. For his work, in concert with many remarkable people in this field, he has been recognised in his being awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia and the Gilruth Prize of the Australian Veterinary Association.
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Chris Button
Deputy President
Manager, Public Health & Safety, City of Onkaparinga, Noarlunga Centre SA 5048
Chris has a background and qualifications in Human Resource Management. He has worked in Local Government for the past 13 years. With eight years experience managing Animal Managements Officers, Chris is currently employed as Manager Public Health and Safety at the City of Onkaparinga. This position entails the management of the General Inspectorate, Environmental Health, and Emergency Management functions of the largest Council in South Australia. In addition to the operational aspects of this position, Chris is currently focusing on performance measurement and the utilisation of technology by within the regulatory environment.
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Elke Tapley
Secretary
Coordinator Local Laws and Traffic, Knox City Council
The role covers Animal Management, Local Law compliance, School Crossing Supervision and Traffic Management. Elke's experience in Local Government spans 13 years and includes the on-road roles of Municipal Laws Officer and Municipal Laws Project Officer with Nillumbik Shire Council. Elke commenced with Knox in 2006 and holds an Advanced Diploma in Business Management, Diploma in Business (Frontline Management), Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training and is (still) finishing a Diploma in Business (Human Resources). Elke is a member of the Domestic Animal Management Implementation Committee (DAMIC), LGPro Statutory Services SIG, Metropolitan Council Animal Management group (MetCAM). She was also a member of the UAM/AVA ‘AMO Team of the Year’ in 2001. |
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Rick Walduck
Treasurer
Trovan Microchips, Keysborough Vic 3173
Dr Rick Walduck is a veterinarian having been in practice for 30 years and developed a keen interest in a range of issues broader than veterinary practice. He was a founding Director of Animal Emergency Ctr ( Melbourne ), Delta Society (Melbourne). He has been a member of Animal Ethics committees including Howard Florey, MUVS and Psychology(Monash). He developed an active interest and been involved with Animal Management issues since the late 70’s, initially assisting in developing via the AVA legislation in Vic, progressing through member of the executive of UAM, to current executive position as treasurer of AIAM Inc. |
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Sharleen Jordan
Lecturer, Local Govt/Animal Studies and rep for WARACY O'Connor College Of Tafe, Northam WA 6401
I have a double major science degree from Murdoch University (WA) in Biology and Environmental Science as well as a Teaching degree, also from Murdoch. I have been working for CY O'Connor for 12 years and I am an ASL2 (Advanced Skills Lecturer level 2 - the highest position possible for a lecturer besides Principal). I have been a member elected member of the WA Rangers Association committee for about 5 years. I deliver a wide range of both Nationally Accredited and customised training to all facets of Local Government from Law to Animal Management and Behaviour and even Reptile Handling. I have an extensive network within Local Government and other agencies as well as having been exposed to a variety of councils, communities and the issues and challenges faced. |
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Steve Larsen
Pittwater Council, New South Wales |
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Mykel Smith
Coordinator Local Laws, Townsville City Council Qld 4814
Mykel has worked in the animal management field for the past 10 years, beginning as an Animal Management Officer with the Townsville City Council progressing to the Senior Compliance Officer with Thuringowa City Council. Due to the amalgamation of Thuringowa and Townsville, Mykel was appointed Coordinator Local Laws for the new Townsville City Council. Mykel will complete his Bachelor of Business, majoring in Marketing and Management, in December 2009. |
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Robyn Butterfield
Manager, Regulatory Services, City of West Torrens SA
The local government area of City of West Torrens has a population of approximately 52,600 and is located between the city and the sea. The Regulatory Services Department consists of Compliance, Environmental Health and Waste Management Teams. Robyn has been working in Local Government for over 25 years. She has experience as an animal management officer in the field and for the past 8 years as the Manager Regulatory Services. Robyn currently has the Certificate IV in Business (Frontline Management) and is undertaking a Diploma in Business Management. She is a member of the Authorised Persons Association (APA) in South Australia. Outside of work, Robyn is the owner and registered breeder of german shepherd dogs and has trained dogs in obedience and conformation. Other interest is in owning and breeding Australian native birds, finches and parrots.
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Geoff Irwin
Gold Coast City Council, Queensland
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Margaret Gaal
Bathurst City Council, New South Wales |
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Claire Gick
Benotto Animal Management/City of Bunbury WA |
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Steve Rigby
City Inspector,
Glenorchy City Council, Tasmania |
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Peter Chandler
Ex Officio Committee Shadow Minister for Natural Resources, Environment and Heritage, Parks and Wildlife and Shadow assisting on Education, NT
Arriving in the Northern Territory in 1985 as a Police Dog Handler for the Royal Australian Air force Peter soon realised the Territory was for him. Together with his wife Robyn, they built their first home together and have since raised three children. Peter left the Air force in 1991 and since then has owned and operated a number of small businesses and worked for a number of Government and Local Government Departments including the Australian Bureau of Statistics and the Defence Housing Authority. His roles have included Supervisor Animal Management for the Darwin City Council and the Regulatory Services Manager for the City of Palmerston. Peter’s passion for improving urban animal management culminated in him being awarded a Winston Churchill Fellowship in 2007 taking him to Los Angeles, Vancouver Canada, New Orleans, Miami, Washington, New York and London studying the link between urban animal control and animal welfare. Peter’s full report at www.churchilltrust.com.au Since returning from overseas Peter’s focus turned political gaining pre-selection for the Country Liberals. Peter went on and was elected to the seat of Brennan in Palmerston for the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly |
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Deborah Kelly
Ex Officio Committee
Manager, Animal Welfare,
Dept Environ & Heritage SA 5000
Deb completed a Bachelor of Science at Flinders in biochemistry and physiology. Worked as a clinical biochemist in Victoria for a while then went and did a Bachelor of veterinary Science and a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery at Murdoch.After working as a veterinarian in practice in WA she got a job as a TAFE lecturer in vet and applied science and completed a Post grad Dip Ed in adult education while at the TAFE. She is currently managing the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and the Dog and Cat Management Act and has done so for a decade now while taking on other positions and roles along the way. These have varied from Manager Resource Protection, Manager Public Communications, Ministerial Liaison Officer and Chief of Staff in the Office of the Chief Executive. Deb's current role is Manager Animal Welfare which entails administration and reform of legislation, wildlife response in oil spills, responsible for management of pets in disasters and marine mammal responses such as cetacean strandings and entanglements. She sits on the South Australian SAMSCAP committee and is the Government observer to the RSPCA Council, a member of the zoo board and a past Vice President of the Royal Zoological Society. I am executive officer to the Dog and Cat Management Board. < |