Supervising Ecologist

B.A., B.Sc.(Hons), Ph.D.

Experience Summary

Dr. Amanda Lane is a former lecturer at the University of Sydney with professional interests in wildlife ecology, conservation and genetics. She has 20 years of experience advising universities, private industry, government bodies and NGO’s. Prior to joining Biolink, Amanda was involved in research on the current conservation challenges of Tasmanian Devils, work that was undertaken in association with the Save the Tasmanian Devil Program. More recently Amanda has led large-scale koala survey programs, prepared Koala Plans of Management, utilised GIS-based software to examine koala linkages / habitat connectivity issues and developed GIS procedures and analyses for examining threatening processes (vehicle strike) pertaining to koalas at local and regional scales. Amanda sat on the working group for Monitoring, Research and Data at the NSW Koala Summit 2024 and the Expert Panel for Habitat use, impacts and management options at the NSW Koala Research Symposium 2023. Peer reviewed scientific papers by Amanda have been published in national and international journals including Conservation Biology, Australian Journal of Zoology, Molecular Ecology, Austral Ecology, Biological Conservation, Animal Behaviour, Functional Ecology and Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution.

Ecologist

BForEng, MForEng

Experience Summary

Eyleen has over 15 years’ experience in environmental consultancy and education, with an international career spanning South America and Australia. Since establishing herself in Australia, Eyleen has contributed extensively to koala research and conservation initiatives, including collaborative work with Friends of the Koala (Lismore). In her previous role at an ecological consultancy, Eyleen supported Biodiversity Stewardship Agreements (BSAs) under the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme (BOS), undertaking vegetation assessments, flora quadrat and transect surveys, and targeted threatened fauna surveys across the NSW Tablelands. She brings substantial experience working within legislative and regulatory frameworks, ensuring projects meet compliance obligations while maintaining scientific robustness. Since joining Biolink in 2024, Eyleen has taken a leading role in the delivery of large-scale koala survey programs and has contributed to multi-species threatened fauna projects. She plays a central role in field coordination, survey design, spatial data management (ArcGIS Pro) and technical reporting. Beyond consultancy, Eyleen has delivered science education and environmental awareness programs across the Northern Rivers, strengthening her ability to connect with communities and inspire environmental stewardship.

Field Ecologist

Experience Summary

Anita is a Field Ecologist at Biolink and a Goorang Goorang (aka Goreng Goreng) woman with a deep interest in Australian native flora and fauna. Since joining the team, she has developed practical field skills across a range of ecological survey and land management projects.

Anita contributes to threatened species surveys (flora and fauna), bush regeneration programs, vegetation mapping and the implementation of conservation management actions across NSW and QLD. Working alongside Senior Ecologists, she continues to build her technical expertise in survey methodologies, habitat assessment and field data collection.

Anita’s commitment to working on Country and supporting biodiversity conservation reflects both her personal values and professional growth. She is an important member of the Biolink field team, bringing reliability, enthusiasm and a strong work ethic to every project.

Bush Regenerator / Field Ecologist

Cert III Conservation Land Management – Bush Regeneration; Cert IV Horticulture

Experience Summary

Daniel is a field ecologist who is experienced in all facets of bush regeneration from seed collection, native plant propagation, planting and weed control. He regularly conducts surveys for species of threatened plants and animals and has a particular interest in native orchids.

Spatial Analyst

BA (Computer Science)

Experience Summary

Ivan brings a strong foundation in analytics, IT, project management and compliance to Biolink, providing critical support to the technical and operational backbone of our company. His diverse professional background includes working with the United Nations in Haiti and South Sudan, where he established and managed communications systems in complex and resource-constrained environments, as well as running a robotics company and contributing to large-scale IT projects within the Queensland Government. At Biolink, Ivan leads the development and maintenance of our internal systems and processes, including database management, GIS and spatial analysis workflows, quality management systems and the identification of opportunities to improve efficiency. His work supports robust data management, repeatable methodologies and strong governance outcomes for our clients.