Meet the team
Auseco’s expert Field Guides are second to none
Experienced & engaging staff
Auseco runs syllabus-aligned field trip excursions for NSW Primary and Secondary students based in Greater Sydney and surrounding areas.
Our Field Guides come from a diverse range of backgrounds, within the environmental industry, academia, and education.
Our team of highly-qualified Field Guides have the skills and knowledge to make every field trip a rich and valuable learning experience for all our students.
Auseco educators are hand-picked for their superior knowledge of our topics and their skills in communication to students of all ages. All have significant experience teaching in a variety of contexts within education and the environmental industry.
In addition to our rigorous in-house training, all of our staff have current first aid qualifications and Working with Children Checks.
We look forward to meeting you and your students in the field.
Matt
Auseco’s Director since 2022, Matt brings a wealth of experience in environmental education and science communication. His unflappable manner and innate ability to break down difficult concepts make him a natural educator.
Bachelor of Environmental Management & Science, Bachelor of Science (Hons)
Adam
Adam has a positive take on the most challenging of circumstances and a remarkable and passionate knowledge about wildlife. With more than 16 years in the field, Adam’s energy and his ability to connect with all styles of learners are unsurpassed.
Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Zoology (candidate)
Eav
Eav’s extraordinary artistry and storytelling skills work their way into all aspects of her program delivery. With nearly 10 years in the environmental sector, her rich knowledge and expert communication make Eav’s field trip activities unforgettable.
Masters of Environment (Advanced), Bachelor of Antarctic Science
Jacky
After more than two decades with Auseco, Jacky’s knowledge of our sites and programs is intimate. Her bubbly teaching style endears her to our younger learners, and her ability to conduct thought-provoking discussions with senior students draws out knowledge they didn’t know they had!
Bachelor of Environmental Science, Master of Environmental Education, Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary Science)
Janet
An Auseco stalwart with teaching experience in the classroom too, Janet’s energy and enthusiasm are evident in all the field trips she delivers. She knows our programs through-and-through and supports the team in the office as well.
Bachelor of Education, Masters of Education, Diploma Business Management, Cert IV Project Management
Jen
Jen’s innate curiosity about the natural world – particularly the marine world – draws students to explore, observe and question their surroundings in a meaningful way, ensuring everyone gets the most out of every field trip she leads.
Bachelor of Science (Hons) Biological Science, Graduate Diploma in Chinese, Diploma of Early Education & Care
Jenny
Jenny has brought a love of the natural world to toddlers, children, adolescents and adults alike in her 20 years in the environmental sector. Her interpretation skills and easygoing manner ensure her students and teachers have a successful and memorable day in the field every time.
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Agriculture, Cert II Animal Studies, Cert III Captive Fauna, Cert III Outdoor Recreation
Jess
With 12 years in the education sector, Jess has been an integral part of Auseco for over a decade. They are passionate about nurturing young people’s understanding and appreciation of nature, as well as supporting neurodiverse students.
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology, Honours in Environmental Science, Cert III Conservation and Land Management, Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary)
Julie
Rocks are Julie’s specialty after 25 years in oil and gas exploration, but her talents lie in education and communication with students of all ages. Her underlying knowledge of biological and geographical systems and processes will hone any class’s understanding and appreciation for fieldwork.
Bachelor of Science (Hons) Geology, PhD (petroleum geology and reservoir modelling)
Kate
Never afraid to get her hands dirty, Kate’s passion for wildlife and conservation shines out in her program delivery every time. She’s at home on the streets of urban Sydney as well as deep in the bush, always ready to lead her students in new discoveries and adventures.
Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Hons)
Lucy
Lucy’s quiet façade hides a fount of knowledge about any ecosystem you’ll find at our field study sites. Teachers and students benefit alike from her technical skill and ability to embed her teaching through immersive experiences.
Bachelor of Science (Hons), Master of Environment, PhD (Ecology) (candidate)
Sarah
Multilingual and with a global perspective on the environment and sustainability, Sarah’s calm and grounded approach leads her students to fully appreciate their surroundings. Her thoughtful pedagogy brings alive any program she delivers.
PhD (Environmental Psychology), Master in Development Studies, Master in Human Geography, INFTA Forest Therapy Guide
Sarah
Sarah may be petite in size but she’s big on the inside! She’s achieving great things in the Geography and Earth & Environmental Science arena, and she truly speaks the language of school students no matter what their learning style.
Bachelor of Science (candidate)
Tahlia
Tahlia’s enthusiasm for any topic – not just from her background in Marine Science – is out of this world! She’s a natural communicator and her engaging, sunny manner will rapidly warm up even the quietest of students.
Bachelor of Marine Science, Masters of Marine Science & Management
Don and Connie
Our team wouldn’t be the same without the contribution of Don and Connie, the mainstays of Auseco since the 1990s. Don is a renowned educator and talented wildlife and portrait photographer, and Connie’s flair for administration has kept our staff and school bookings organised with barely a hiccup for more than a decade. Both have worked hard to support Auseco’s change in ownership and thoroughly deserve their new opportunities for travel and exploration. We wish them the very best.
Careers at Auseco
Do you have what it takes to become an Auseco Field Guide?
Our Field Guides form a renowned team of specialists in environmental education. Occasionally we seek new recruits to enter our rigorous program of training to hone their delivery skills and become experts in our programs, equipment, sites and ecosystems.
We are looking for stand-out educators who meet the following criteria:
- Tertiary qualifications in biological sciences, geography, education or relevant fields
- Confident and engaging delivery of educational experiences to school-aged children
- Experience in leading groups in an outdoor environment
- Passion for communicating and inspiring the younger generation about contemporary issues relating to the environment and sustainability
- Ability to travel by car to field sites across Sydney
- First Aid Certificate and NSW Working with Children Check
To apply for consideration, please email Matt at [email protected] with your CV and cover letter detailing your response to the above job criteria. We look forward to hearing from you.
