Biography
Freya has a background and interest in wildlife ecology and environmental management and is a Research Technician working on projects within two fields: invasive species management and wildlife ecology/management.
While working at CSIRO Freya has worked on a diverse range of Research Projects centred around animal research, rearing, husbandry, handling and fieldwork. She has worked with insects, rodents and waterbirds.
Freya is currently working on two Research Projects across different Business Units: The Mouse Project (Health & Biosecurity) and The Waterbird Project (Land & Water). She has been with the Mouse Project for two years; this Grains & Research Development Corporation (GRDC) funded project is aimed at monitoring house mouse activity in cropping areas and better understanding mouse ecology to inform management recommendations. Freya has been working on The Waterbird Project for five years; the current aim of the Commonwealth Environmental Water Office (CEWO) funded project is to increase understanding of the water requirements of various waterbird species within the Murray-Darling Basin, through satellite tracking of movements and habitat use.
Other Interests
A keen ornithologist and bird watcher
Current Roles
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Research Technician on Scientific Research Projects
Land & Water Research Project: 'Waterbird Research" - FLOW-MER (Monitoring Evaluation & Research) Project -
Research Technician on Scientific Research Projects
Health & Biosecurity Research Project: Mouse Project
Academic Qualifications
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2011
Bachelor of Science (Resource & Environmental Management)
ANU
Professional Experiences
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2015-2019
Research Technician on Land & Water Research Project: 'Waterbirds Theme" - Murray-Darling Basin Environmental Water Knowledge and Research Project
CSIRO -
2014-2018
Research Technician on Health & Biosecurity Research Project: Queensland Fruit Fly
CSIRO -
2012-2014
Research Technician on Ecosystem Sciences Project: Dung Beetle Project
CSIRO
Achievements and Awards
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2018-2018
Recognition reward for excellence in science communication for Murray-Darling Basin Environmental Water Knowledge and Research Project’s ‘Waterbird Theme Project’
CSIRO Land & Water -
2016-2016
Recognition non-cash reward for Murray-Darling Basin Environmental Water Knowledge and Research Project’s ‘Waterbird Theme Project’
CSIRO Land & Water -
2014-2014
Recognition non-cash reward for The Dung Beetle Project
CSIRO Ecosystem Sciences
Community and Corporate Citizenship
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2014-2017
Equity and Diversity Contact Officer
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2019-Current
Fire/Emergency Warden
ORCID 0000-0002-8598-2466