Career Curiosity Series - Environmental Science, Marine, Conservation

We are thrilled to continue our event series, Career Curiosity Series. This series will offer our Year 10-12 students valuable insights into tertiary education and various career paths from members of St Mark's community who share their post-school experiences. Based on student feedback to our Futures Team, each session will highlight a different sector.

This Career Curiosity event will focus on the Environmental Science, Marine, Conservation Sectors, featuring speakers from these fields. Students interested in careers in these fields won’t want to miss this opportunity. Even if you’re undecided about your future career, come along to explore and understand what working in these sectors could be like!

RSVPs are essential as a light continental breakfast will be provided.

DATE: Thursday, 19 June 2025

TIME: 7:30am - 8:35am

VENUE: SAC Staffroom 

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A STUDENT-ONLY EVENT.

SPEAKERS: 

• Louise Richardson - Commercial Analyst
  As a commercial analyst, Louise leverages her experience in data analysis and business strategy to drive the company's initiatives in renewable energy forward. Her goal is to support Carnegie Clean Energy in achieving its mission while continuously seeking opportunities for growth and development in the dynamic field of clean energy. Louise is a recent Master of Ocean Leadership graduate from the University of Western Australia, where she completed her Thesis in Seaweed Ecology. Before this, she completed her Bachelor of Science focused on Marine and Environmental Sciences at Murdoch University.

• Morgan Sejournee - Senior Environmental Scientist
  Morgan has eight years of project experience, with a demonstrated focus on environmental regulatory compliance assessments, regulatory approvals (WA, ACT, and NSW), environmental policy, and environmental management. Morgan has experience in environmental assessment of rail, road and mining developments. Exposure to environmental impact assessment in NSW includes the preparation of Review of Environmental Factors (REFs) in accordance with Division 5.1 of the NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act); and contributing to Environmental Impact Statements (EIS). In WA, she has worked on projects that included EPBC referrals, EP Act referrals, Native Vegetation Clearing Permits and Mining Proposals.

• Ella Rowlands Thompson - Sustainability Specialist
  Ella is a Sustainability Specialist with WesTrac CAT. After graduating St Mark's in 2013, Ella spent a few years exploring different career pathways in various fields and industries. After gaining some experience both professionally and in life, Ella decided to pursue a career within Environment and Sustainability - a passion of hers since school. Ella graduated in 2024 with a Master of Environment and Climate Emergency from Curtin University and has worked since 2023 as a Sustainability Specialist within the mining and resource sector. Ella is passionate about creating a lasting positive impact through meaningful climate action and building thriving, sustainable communities.

We are planning to schedule further Career Curiosity Series events. If there is a particular sector you are interested in and would like included in the Career Curiosity Series or would like to chat with an Old Scholar in that field, please contact Mrs Pearce, Head of Futures, epearce@stmarks.wa.edu.au