Colleen Gates

Background

About Colleen Gates

As an environmental professional over the last 20+ years I have been able to develop strong technical and project management skills across a diverse range of environmental and planning related matters. I have also developed a reputation amongst peers with respect to my professional integrity within the industry and when acting on behalf of clients, an employer or the community. My ability to adapt and learn quickly has provided the opportunity to work across a diverse environmental portfolio including: • Environmental Mgmt Systems and certification • Contaminated land clean up strategies • Statutory Auditing (S53X and 53V) • Planning & Works Approval applications • Landfill gas risk assessment, liner construction and design audits (53V) • Legislative compliance • Environment & Waste Management Programs • CSR & Sustainability My ability to interpret legislative obligations across a range of environmental fields and to maintain positive working relationships with regulators, authorities and peers has helped support good outcomes in regards to managing complex environmental issues and supporting healthy communities. My experience as a community advocate and corporate employee includes: • Environment Manager Operations, Fonterra Australia (current) • Councillor, Campaspe Shire Council (current) • Chairperson of the Board, MWRRG (current) • former Mayor and Councillor, Hobsons Bay CC (2012-2020) • Board of Directors, Western Health (2016-2019) • Local Govt Rep, State Government Climate Change Advisory Panel • Board of Directors, LeadWest (2013-2016) • Committee Member, Hobsons Bay Community Fund (2008-2016) • Member, Community Environment Management Team, IXOM Laverton, Aust Vinyls & Coogee Energy (2006-2021) • Chair, Disability Advisory Committee, Hobsons Bay CC(2013-2017) • Dep Chair, GLBTIQ Advisory Committee, Hobsons Bay CC (2014-2017) • Graduate Australia Institute of Company Directors (GAICD).