Our Committee
A standing ovation please for the following legends who help Gippsland Intrepid Landcare get s**t done!
Joel Kilgour
Chair
Joel is an Aboriginal Australian from Wonthaggi and works as a project officer for the Bass Coast Landcare Network. He has a bachelors degree in Environmental Science and loves all things Landcare. He is motivated by the concept helping something bigger than himself, the environment. Joel has learnt a lot from other dedicated Landcare volunteers, who he draws his inspiration for this role from. He has made it his mission to see more young people involved in Landcare and can’t wait to work with the legends at Gippsland Intrepid Landcare.
Jarryd Minahan
Vice Chair
Jarryd is from Phillip Island, where he works for the local water corporation which treats drinking and waste water for the community (along with running a 400 acre farm). He has a Diploma of Conservation and Land Management and various qualifications in water quality and treatment. He’s super passionate about the natural environment, and restoring it back to its natural state. He also loves meeting like minded people, learning from older Landcarers, conservationists and traditional owners who cared for this land long before us. Jarryd also loves encouraging more young people to get involved with Landcare in Gippsland.
Brita Jobling
Secretary
Brita resides in Outtrim and travels all over Gippsland working for a bushland management company. Brita has always had a deep appreciation for the Australian bush and is passionate about its protection. This passion led her to complete a degree in Science and she is now working her way towards a Master of Environmental Management. She loves how Landcare delivers tangible benefits to the environment and allows young people the chance to give back to their local environment.
Elsa Burnell
Treasurer
Elsa has been part of the Gippy Intrepid tribe for the last couple of years and loves having the opportunity to give back to our awesome local environment. She loves nature and the outdoors, and will happily talk plants (or mountains) for way too long. When she’s not on a trip she lives in Longford with her partner Amber and super-kelpie Finn.
Claire Jobling
Co-Social Media Manager
Growing up in Outtrim Claire has always been connected to South Gippsland’s forests and Bass Coast’s beaches. This has influenced her to complete a Bachelor of Science majoring in Environmental Restoration. Claire has followed Gippsland Intrepid Landcare for several years and loves being part of a team that repays the places she spends so much time in. Alongside contributing to keeping Gippsland spectacular she has created lifelong friends with the Intrepid crew.
Mikayla Imrie
Co-Social Media Manager
Bio to come…
General Committee Members
Kelsey Tong
A second generation Landcarer, Kelsey has been involved with Gippy Intrepid from the get go. She has a degree in Environmental Science from Deakin University and a Graduate Certificate in Environment at ANU. She has worked in natural resource management for a number of years and is currently the Network Facilitator/Project Officer at LCLN. Kelsey loves all things Gippy Intrepid: getting outdoors, improving the environment and being involved in the local community. She credits her experience with the group (chiefly running an awesome plant and dance, the social media and being chair) in helping her grow.
Paige Richards
Paige lives in Leongatha where she works as a veterinary nurse caring for all animals big and small. She has a passion for nature and the native animals who call it home. She loves being a part of the Gippy Intrepid Landcare group and giving back to the local environment.
Joel McDonald
Joel lives in Leongatha and works as a primary school teacher. He is really passionate about protecting the environment and loves spending his free time enjoying the outdoors. Joel thinks that Gippsland Intrepid is a fantastic organisation and is excited to be on the committee this year.
Position Descriptions
All of our committee attend four meetings a year, come up with ideas for events, assist with designing, running, supporting and managing events, write grants and contribute to discussion and the general good vibes around the running of GIL.
Plus specific descriptions include:
Chair
AKA the “Top Dog.” Responsible for
chairing our committee meetings (and creating the agenda)
guiding the direction of the group
being the chief liaison with other groups and the media.
Vice-Chair
AKA the “Slightly Smaller Top Dog.” Responsible for:
stepping in and supporting the Chair if they are unable to guide meetings (likely because they have won Tattslotto and have jetted to the Caribbean) or do other chair like things.
Treasurer
AKA the “Beancounter.” Responsible for:
managing our bank account
ensuring grant funds are acquitted correctly
providing a financial update at our meetings
managing our membership list in order to pay our yearly insurance fee to LVI.
Secretary
AKA the “Hero.” Responsible for:
writing meeting minutes
managing memberships as they come in
writing emails to our members
managing the GIL email account
Social Media Manager
AKA the “Mark Zuckerberg.” Responsible for:
managing our Facebook and Instagram accounts
creating new content
sharing appropriate posts
creating events as required
General Members
AKA the “Helper-Outers.” Responsible for a range of different parts of the group including:
managing the website
coming up with ideas for events, designing, running, supporting and managing events
applying for grants
being generally extremely helpful and kind to the rest of committee as required