Monica Mains, Bachelor
of Science (Environmental
Management), Monash
University, Gippsland Campus.
Monica is undertaking a work placement in
Forest Management with the Department of
Sustainability and Environment (DSE) as part
of a cooperative program run through Monash
University.
You’re originally from Melbourne. What
attracted you to a regional university campus?
I attended a number of open days for
metropolitan campuses including Monash
University, Clayton Campus. It was there I found
out about the ‘Co-operative Education Program’ that provided work
placement as part of my degree. Whilst at the open day, I learned of the
Applied Science and Environmental Management course at Gippsland. I
wanted to apply for a regional campus for the smaller class sizes and to
be closer to the environment I wanted to work in.
What appealed most about the DSE program?
I enjoyed forest and natural area management classes most at uni, and
thought that placement at the DSE would give me the opportunity to
explore these topics more. Before I started my placement I spent a day with
a student completing their DSE program. This gave me insight into the
tasks involved in environmental management and convinced me to apply.
What are your responsibilities at the DSE?
I have had the opportunity to participate in team and individual projects.
Recently, I have been working on a number of information boards to
replace those lost in bushfires, and have undertaken risk assessments for
recreation sites in State forest. I have also had the opportunity
to work with various community groups within the district, and
“Taking part in the co-op
aid in logistic tasks during the recent bushfire season.
program and working
with the DSE has given
What have you enjoyed most about this experience?
me a direction and
The most enjoyable part of forest management is having the
provided me with the
outdoors as my office. The work placement has given me the
skills required to pursue
opportunity to explore and work in areas I never knew existed.
a career in forest,
I have been able to increase my knowledge in biodiversity and
conservation and natural
have enhanced my skills through professional development in
Undergraduate Profile
area management.”
Graduate Opportunities 2009
Geographical Information Systems, four-wheel drive and fire
fighter training.
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