FBA is fortunate to employ wonderful people, passionate about the
environment and committed to making a difference every day. Like
all work places, attrition occurs and staff move on. Here's what
some of our past employees think about us.
I am sorry to be leaving FBA and will really miss my work
mates/friends that I have made in the last 2.5 plus years.
It’s only the lure of new and exciting opportunities closer
to my family that have contributed to my decision in leaving. The
work that FBA is doing on the ground in Natural Resource Management
has been amazing to watch grow and gain momentum both with staff
and property owners. The enthusiasm, knowledge and skills of all
the staff are amazing and will continue to help FBA do bigger and
better things in the future. The support of the FBA Board and
Management in maintaining a work/life balance has been over and
beyond any workplace that I have worked for in the past and made my
decision to leave even harder. I would highly recommend working for
FBA.
Sharlene Blakeney (Former Employee)
My work experience at FBA has been phenomenal, particularly working
with the FBA team who have a genuine passion to assist landholders
to improve their properties. The chance to be a representative for
FBA was a great opportunity, especially having grown up on the land
myself and being aware of the hardships landholders face. Feeling
the gratitude from landholders when you can help fund their
projects was very rewarding.
Sally Groundwater, Boyne Calliope Sub-region (Former Employee)
Working for FBA has been a wonderful and enlightening experience. I
have worked with a staff of amazing, dedicated, enthusiastic and
committed people with a common vision of sustainable natural
resource management within CQ. I have always found all of FBA staff
and subregional staff extremely helpful and friendly. I hope that
our paths will cross again in the future. Working within the field
was another highlight of my position. I particularly enjoyed
working one on one with landholders, encouraging the uptake of
sustainable NRM practices. Their enthusiasm to change their
practices and mindset to more sustainable methods was extremely
motivating and fulfilling. I wish all our landholders in CQ the
very best in the future.
Michelle Wright, Isaac/Connors and Mackenzie Sub-region (Former
Employee)
And from current staff ....
Jill Lyons our Strategic Regional Facilitator and Three Rivers
Coordinator, says:
“I enjoy working hands-on with landholders and my rural
background makes it easy for me to relate to and communicate with
the rural sector. My job in FBA assists landholders with
applications for funding to improve management practices, which
benefit both their production and the environment. At FBA, the pay
is good, the working hours are flexible, and the team is great to
work with. In my free time, I enjoy competing in rodeos, especially
roping and barrel racing. My husband and I also like to buy, train
and sell young horses.”
Nathan Johnston our Regional Coordinator for Water Quality, says
“I am passionate about what I do and I love being at FBA
– it’s a good working environment, because I can get
involved in a wide range of issues and activities. I’m proud
of our achievements; for example, in this last year we involved
regional landholders in over 200 projects that I believe make a
positive impact on the environment. In my spare time, I love being
with my wonderful wife and activities like gardening, fishing,
camping, 4 wheel driving and listening to bands.”
Shane Westley our Regional Coordinator Coral and Coasts, says:
"
My work at FBA takes me to many areas of the region that I would
otherwise not have known about. I see many issues from
environmental degradation to water quality, but also have an
opportunity to see some of our more pristine areas along the
Capricorn coast and islands. In managing contracted projects
undertaken by community, industry and whole of government, my goal
is to engage and involve community to enhance and protect our
natural environment. I enjoy meeting enthusiastic people and
facilitating groups who are keen to make a positive difference to
coastal and marine issues. My technical knowledge and previous
teaching experience brings a different perspective to the workplace
and a desire to do things in new, improved, ways. Apart from
spending time with my beautiful family, I enjoy fishing, sport and
travel when I’m not working on my ‘renovator’s
delight’".
Johnelle Stevens our Isaac Connors Catchment Field Officer, says:
“I chose to continue my career and develop my skills with the
FBA, reputed as a leading professional company with a diversely
skilled and highly committed team delivering outstanding technical
skills and client follow through. My goals at FBA are to bring to
the job my passion and commitment to increase both profitability
and sustainability for Central Queensland’s agricultural
communities while caring for the environment. My son, Lincoln,
shares my love of the great outdoors and we enjoy having fun
together, camping, swimming, horse and motorbike riding. ”
