1. Name Brad Tanswell
Address 1 Regand Park Bld Dubbo 2830
Phone No. A/hrs: 02 6884 9814
Bus: 02 6883 5367
M: 0429 158 201
Place of Birth Canberra ACT
Driver’s
License
Class C (Gold) No.11753940
Education
Tertiary
1996- 1999 Southern Cross University, Lismore
B Applied Science (Environmental Resource management)
2002- 2003 Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga
Graduate Diploma of Environmental Management
2003- 2004 Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga
Masters of Environmental Management and Restoration
2012- 2013 AELERT Graduate Diploma in Government
Investigations
Professional Associations
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2. • Member Environment Institute of Australia and New
Zealand (EIANZ).
• Certified Environmental Practitioner by EIANZ
(CenvP)
• Associate Member National Institute for
Environment.
Other Qualifications
Workcover Accredited Occupational Health and Safety
Induction Training for Construction Work.
Completed Course in Dynamics of Effective Team
Management, conducted by Bush Solutions.
Professional Training
2014 Developing High Performing Teams
2014 Essential Skills for Team Leaders
2013 Environmental Problem Solving
2013 Effective Writing
2012 Water Sampling Techniques
2012 Investigative Interviewing and Mechanics of
Statement Taking
2012 Giving Evidence- Court Procedures
2011 OH&S Training for Managers and Supervisors
2011 OH&S Incident Investigation for Managers
2010 OH&S Training
2010 Staff Selection Techniques
2010 Selection Committee Convenors
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3. 2010 Forensic Photography
2010 Psychological Risk Management
2010 REF Determination Training
2010 Aerial Photography Interpretation
2010 Dealing with Conflict
2010 Dangerous Goods Training (Legislation,
Implementation and Enforcement)
2009 Aboriginal Cultural Awareness
2009 Selection Techniques, Conveyors and Panel
2007 Legal Procedures Training (POEO Oriented)
2007 Pesticide Sampling
2006 Safe Entry into Confined Spaced
2003 Soil and Groundwater Pollution: Investigation,
Remediation and Risk Assessment (Centre for
Groundwater Studies, Flinders University)
2009 Emergency Operations Centre Management
Course
2009 Emergency Management Arrangements
2009 Working in an Emergency Operations Centre
2009 Manage an Emergency Operation
2009 Dealing with Contentious Issues
2009 REF Preparation Training
2009 Writing Submissions and Briefing Notes
2009 Smokey Vehicle Training
2009 Pesticide Application and Drift Management
2007 Dealing with Threatening Situations
2007 Credible Regulators Training
2007 Dangerous Goods Training
2007 EPA Legal Procedures Training
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4. Employment
History
September 2008
March 2009
September 2009
December 2009
September 2010- December 2010
January 2012- Present
Acting Head of Far West Operations NSW EPA
 Responsible for the management of the Operations
unit within the Dubbo Office;
 Provide leadership guidance and support to the staff
within the operations unit;
 Provide support to the Director North;
 Integrate pesticides regulation into the functions of
the EPA across NSW;
 Prepare and implement the EPA strategic approach
to pesticides;
 Prepare and implement the EPA strategic approach
to regulation of an expanding mining industry in
central and far west regions;
 Coordinate regulation of mine sites within far west
and central west NSW;
 Co-ordinate all planning matters within the Dubbo
office;
 Complete administrative tasks as required;
 Implement and ensure others are acting in
accordance with EPA policies;
 Complete Human resources requirements and
responsibilities within the unit;
 Provide executive support to the Director North AND
North Branch Senior Management Team;
 Plan and undertake strategic operations within the
unit;
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5.  Prepare briefings, early alerts advice for senior staff;
 Provide strategic input into the development of
regional work plans and policies; and
 Maintain an appropriate level of liaison across
industry, local and state government.
January 2007- January 2012
Regional Operations Officer
Environmental Protection Authority (and
subsequent entities)
 Responsible for all statutory activities with 10 Local
Government areas;
 Act in the position of Head of Operations Unit as
required (further details provided above);
 The reviewing and commenting on all Environmental
Impact Statements, mining rehabilitation plans,
planning matters and correspondence that comes
into the office;
 Completing all administration duties as required in a
remote district office;
 Maintain an appropriate level of liaison across
industry, local and state government;
 Conduct investigations into breaches of
environmental legislation administered by EPA;
 Regulation of mine sites and an expanding mining
industry within far west and central west NSW;
 Supervise and mentor staff;
 Participate in the after hours incident service;
 Provide advice and implement strategies on
developments and regional issues;
 Prepare briefings, early alerts advice for senior staff;
 Provide strategic input into the development of
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6. regional work plans and policies; and
 Undertake strategic operations within the region.
 Experience in negotiations, public consultations and
investigations;
 Experience in written and verbal communication;
 Understanding of EEO and OH&S principles and
policies.
January 2000- January 2002
Barnson Pty Ltd- Environmental Scientist
January 2002- January 2007
Barnson Pty Ltd- Environmental Department
Manager
 Oversee management of Environmental Section and
Jnr Environmental Staff.
 Assessment, Remediation and Management of
Disturbed / Contaminated Sites.
 Conduct of Environmental Audits.
 Preparation and implementation of Monitoring
Programs;
 Undertaking of ongoing groundwater monitoring
programmes;
 Preparation of assessments relating to degraded
environments and Environmental Rehabilitation
Plans.
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7.  Environmental Management Plans.
 Preparation of Environmental Assessments.
 Preparation of Environmental Licensing
Applications.
 Salinity Investigation.
 Implementation support and project management of
works related to the above.
1999 (P/T) Dubbo City Council Environmental
and Planning Department Assistant
 Collate and prepare information for Dubbo Local
Environment Plan (1998) and assist Environmental
and Planning staff.
October- December 1999 Department of Land
and Water Conservation, Alstonville NSW
 Field and Research Based Study within Clarence
Catchment Area.
December 1998- February 1999 Department of
Land and Water Conservation, Grafton NSW
 Internship placement- Assistant to Aquatic
Ecosystems Officer;
 Wetland survey and condition assessments.
Development of a Wetland Management Plan for a
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8. Wetland near Woodenbong NSW.
Interests
and other
activities
I am a member and Team Manager of the Westside
Soccer Team and enjoy playing and following a range
of sports.
I enjoy spending as much time as possible with my
family.
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