Meet the Wildlife Unlimited Team
In December 2023, Wildlife Unlimited began the process of transitioning to a not-for-profit conservation organisation. We are fortunate to retain the core team and a skilled group of regular field staff.
Our Core Team Members
Claire McCall
Principal Ecologist
BEnvSc / SocSc, Environment
Claire has managed complex ecological programs with Wildlife Unlimited since 2011, expertly coordinating teams in remote environments. Her collaborative approach has built strong partnerships across government and private sectors. With extensive experience in Eastern Victoria's ecosystems, Claire brings deep knowledge of flora, fauna, and vegetation communities. She is particularly passionate about threatened species habitat requirements and survey techniques, including work with Greater Glider, Pookila (New Holland Mouse), and Watsons Tree Frog.
Claire McCall
Principal Ecologist
BEnvSc / SocSc, Environment
Claire has managed complex ecological programs with Wildlife Unlimited since 2011, expertly coordinating teams in remote environments. Her collaborative approach has built strong partnerships across government and private sectors. With extensive experience in Eastern Victoria's ecosystems, Claire brings deep knowledge of flora, fauna, and vegetation communities. She is particularly passionate about threatened species habitat requirements and survey techniques, including work with Greater Glider, Pookila (New Holland Mouse), and Watsons Tree Frog.
Claire McCall
Principal Ecologist
BEnvSc / SocSc, Environment
Claire has managed complex ecological programs with Wildlife Unlimited since 2011, expertly coordinating teams in remote environments. Her collaborative approach has built strong partnerships across government and private sectors. With extensive experience in Eastern Victoria's ecosystems, Claire brings deep knowledge of flora, fauna, and vegetation communities. She is particularly passionate about threatened species habitat requirements and survey techniques, including work with Greater Glider, Pookila (New Holland Mouse), and Watsons Tree Frog.
Louise Romanin
Principal Ecologist
PhD, Conservation Biology; BSc (Hons)
Louise holds a PhD in Vegetation Ecology, specialising in vegetation survey methods and long-term monitoring, including eucalypt demographics and controlled pollination experiments. She has collaborated with key organisations like DEECA and Parks Victoria, leading teams across diverse landscapes from Mildura's floodplains to East Gippsland's forests. At Wildlife Unlimited, Louise manages pest animal control programs, incorporating drone technology with her remote pilot certification. Her research interests span human-modified landscapes, tree dynamics, and arid zone wetlands.
Louise Romanin
Principal Ecologist
PhD, Conservation Biology; BSc (Hons)
Louise holds a PhD in Vegetation Ecology, specialising in vegetation survey methods and long-term monitoring, including eucalypt demographics and controlled pollination experiments. She has collaborated with key organisations like DEECA and Parks Victoria, leading teams across diverse landscapes from Mildura's floodplains to East Gippsland's forests. At Wildlife Unlimited, Louise manages pest animal control programs, incorporating drone technology with her remote pilot certification. Her research interests span human-modified landscapes, tree dynamics, and arid zone wetlands.
Louise Romanin
Principal Ecologist
PhD, Conservation Biology; BSc (Hons)
Louise holds a PhD in Vegetation Ecology, specialising in vegetation survey methods and long-term monitoring, including eucalypt demographics and controlled pollination experiments. She has collaborated with key organisations like DEECA and Parks Victoria, leading teams across diverse landscapes from Mildura's floodplains to East Gippsland's forests. At Wildlife Unlimited, Louise manages pest animal control programs, incorporating drone technology with her remote pilot certification. Her research interests span human-modified landscapes, tree dynamics, and arid zone wetlands.
Peter Rowland
Business Operations Manager
Adv. Dip. CALMS; Dip. Bus.; Dip. Man.; Dip. Quality Auditing
Peter brings 30 years of experience merging business management with environmental research, focused on wildlife conservation and education. He creates solutions balancing operational efficiency with sustainability across public service, transport, nonprofit, education, and environmental sectors.
His achievements include: leading a team to win an statewide organisational OHS award for excellence, collaborating with a team of landcare experts to revise and publish two land management guides, and authorship of 14 books on Australian wildlife, earning him a Whitley Award.
Peter thrives in collaborative environments that foster knowledge sharing and positive change for both people and planet.
Peter Rowland
Business Operations Manager
Adv. Dip. CALMS; Dip. Bus.; Dip. Man.; Dip. Quality Auditing
Peter brings 30 years of experience merging business management with environmental research, focused on wildlife conservation and education. He creates solutions balancing operational efficiency with sustainability across public service, transport, nonprofit, education, and environmental sectors.
His achievements include: leading a team to win an statewide organisational OHS award for excellence, collaborating with a team of landcare experts to revise and publish two land management guides, and authorship of 14 books on Australian wildlife, earning him a Whitley Award.
Peter thrives in collaborative environments that foster knowledge sharing and positive change for both people and planet.
Peter Rowland
Business Operations Manager
Adv. Dip. CALMS; Dip. Bus.; Dip. Man.; Dip. Quality Auditing
Peter brings 30 years of experience merging business management with environmental research, focused on wildlife conservation and education. He creates solutions balancing operational efficiency with sustainability across public service, transport, nonprofit, education, and environmental sectors.
His achievements include: leading a team to win an statewide organisational OHS award for excellence, collaborating with a team of landcare experts to revise and publish two land management guides, and authorship of 14 books on Australian wildlife, earning him a Whitley Award.
Peter thrives in collaborative environments that foster knowledge sharing and positive change for both people and planet.
Bryony Callander
Finance Manager
CPA, BCom
Bryony joined Wildlife Unlimited in 2023 to provide overarching business advice and support to the team. As a Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA), Bryony possesses a solid foundation in finance and accounting. Her dedication to environmental sustainability is demonstrated through her work in bush revegetation and serving on the Victorian National Parks Association Finance Committee. These experiences have cultivated a profound appreciation for sustainable business practices and environmental stewardship.
Bryony Callander
Finance Manager
CPA, BCom
Bryony joined Wildlife Unlimited in 2023 to provide overarching business advice and support to the team. As a Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA), Bryony possesses a solid foundation in finance and accounting. Her dedication to environmental sustainability is demonstrated through her work in bush revegetation and serving on the Victorian National Parks Association Finance Committee. These experiences have cultivated a profound appreciation for sustainable business practices and environmental stewardship.
Bryony Callander
Finance Manager
CPA, BCom
Bryony joined Wildlife Unlimited in 2023 to provide overarching business advice and support to the team. As a Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA), Bryony possesses a solid foundation in finance and accounting. Her dedication to environmental sustainability is demonstrated through her work in bush revegetation and serving on the Victorian National Parks Association Finance Committee. These experiences have cultivated a profound appreciation for sustainable business practices and environmental stewardship.
Fiona Murdoch
Area Manager, Northwest Victoria
PhD, Restoration Ecology; BSc (Hons)
Dr. Fiona Murdoch joined Wildlife Unlimited in 2023 with expertise in vegetation monitoring, habitat restoration, and impact assessments. With over 15 years in public sector environmental management, she specialises in the Mallee environment. Her PhD focused on semi-arid woodland restoration in northwest Victoria. As founder of Mallee Conservation, she also works to protect Australia's largest Mallee Bronze Azure butterfly population. Fiona advocates for private land conservation and serves as secretary of Land Covenantors Victoria.
Fiona Murdoch
Area Manager, Northwest Victoria
PhD, Restoration Ecology; BSc (Hons)
Dr. Fiona Murdoch joined Wildlife Unlimited in 2023 with expertise in vegetation monitoring, habitat restoration, and impact assessments. With over 15 years in public sector environmental management, she specialises in the Mallee environment. Her PhD focused on semi-arid woodland restoration in northwest Victoria. As founder of Mallee Conservation, she also works to protect Australia's largest Mallee Bronze Azure butterfly population. Fiona advocates for private land conservation and serves as secretary of Land Covenantors Victoria.
Fiona Murdoch
Area Manager, Northwest Victoria
PhD, Restoration Ecology; BSc (Hons)
Dr. Fiona Murdoch joined Wildlife Unlimited in 2023 with expertise in vegetation monitoring, habitat restoration, and impact assessments. With over 15 years in public sector environmental management, she specialises in the Mallee environment. Her PhD focused on semi-arid woodland restoration in northwest Victoria. As founder of Mallee Conservation, she also works to protect Australia's largest Mallee Bronze Azure butterfly population. Fiona advocates for private land conservation and serves as secretary of Land Covenantors Victoria.
Rachael Bartlett
Senior Field Ecologist / Project Manager
MSc, Zoology; BSc
Rachael joined Wildlife Unlimited in 2018, bringing over 10 years' experience in private conservation and wildlife across Australia. Her Master's research on Sambar deer impacts in Yarra Ranges National Park launched her passion for forest ecology. She manages ecological teams conducting monitoring and habitat assessments, focusing on East Gippsland's threatened species such as Southern Greater Glider. Rachael currently co-leads a collaborative project aimed at the recovery of Spot-tailed Quoll in East Gippsland.
Rachael Bartlett
Senior Field Ecologist / Project Manager
MSc, Zoology; BSc
Rachael joined Wildlife Unlimited in 2018, bringing over 10 years' experience in private conservation and wildlife across Australia. Her Master's research on Sambar deer impacts in Yarra Ranges National Park launched her passion for forest ecology. She manages ecological teams conducting monitoring and habitat assessments, focusing on East Gippsland's threatened species such as Southern Greater Glider. Rachael currently co-leads a collaborative project aimed at the recovery of Spot-tailed Quoll in East Gippsland.
Rachael Bartlett
Senior Field Ecologist / Project Manager
MSc, Zoology; BSc
Rachael joined Wildlife Unlimited in 2018, bringing over 10 years' experience in private conservation and wildlife across Australia. Her Master's research on Sambar deer impacts in Yarra Ranges National Park launched her passion for forest ecology. She manages ecological teams conducting monitoring and habitat assessments, focusing on East Gippsland's threatened species such as Southern Greater Glider. Rachael currently co-leads a collaborative project aimed at the recovery of Spot-tailed Quoll in East Gippsland.
Willow Bourke
Senior Field Ecologist / Project Manager
BNRM (Hons)
Willow Bourke joined Wildlife Unlimited in 2024 after 15 years in the public sector, bringing extensive experience in land management and environmental assessment. She specialises in post-bushfire recovery of threatened species in East Gippsland and pest management. Willow recently coordinated successful Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby translocations into Little River Gorge. Her upcoming work focuses on recovery actions for the Spot-tailed Quoll, combining her passion for fieldwork with threatened species conservation.
Willow Bourke
Senior Field Ecologist / Project Manager
BNRM (Hons)
Willow Bourke joined Wildlife Unlimited in 2024 after 15 years in the public sector, bringing extensive experience in land management and environmental assessment. She specialises in post-bushfire recovery of threatened species in East Gippsland and pest management. Willow recently coordinated successful Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby translocations into Little River Gorge. Her upcoming work focuses on recovery actions for the Spot-tailed Quoll, combining her passion for fieldwork with threatened species conservation.
Willow Bourke
Senior Field Ecologist / Project Manager
BNRM (Hons)
Willow Bourke joined Wildlife Unlimited in 2024 after 15 years in the public sector, bringing extensive experience in land management and environmental assessment. She specialises in post-bushfire recovery of threatened species in East Gippsland and pest management. Willow recently coordinated successful Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby translocations into Little River Gorge. Her upcoming work focuses on recovery actions for the Spot-tailed Quoll, combining her passion for fieldwork with threatened species conservation.
Hayley Ricardo
Senior Field Ecologist / Project Manager
BNEWS (Hons)
Hayley joined Wildlife Unlimited with 14 years of post-graduate field ecology experience across government, research, and consultancy roles. Her work spans Australia and New Zealand, from tropical and desert regions to sub-Antarctic landscapes. She specialises in monitoring diverse species including birds, amphibians, invertebrates, mammals, and threatened flora. Hayley has contributed to major conservation initiatives like the Save the Tasmanian Devil program and Kakapo Recovery. Her expertise includes remote fieldwork planning, logistics, GIS, and data management across multiple ecological disciplines: population monitoring, fire ecology, pest management, disease ecology, island conservation, and urban ecology. Recently, she has focused on monitoring endangered fauna and flora in the remote Kimberley region.
Hayley Ricardo
Senior Field Ecologist / Project Manager
BNEWS (Hons)
Hayley joined Wildlife Unlimited with 14 years of post-graduate field ecology experience across government, research, and consultancy roles. Her work spans Australia and New Zealand, from tropical and desert regions to sub-Antarctic landscapes. She specialises in monitoring diverse species including birds, amphibians, invertebrates, mammals, and threatened flora. Hayley has contributed to major conservation initiatives like the Save the Tasmanian Devil program and Kakapo Recovery. Her expertise includes remote fieldwork planning, logistics, GIS, and data management across multiple ecological disciplines: population monitoring, fire ecology, pest management, disease ecology, island conservation, and urban ecology. Recently, she has focused on monitoring endangered fauna and flora in the remote Kimberley region.
Hayley Ricardo
Senior Field Ecologist / Project Manager
BNEWS (Hons)
Hayley joined Wildlife Unlimited with 14 years of post-graduate field ecology experience across government, research, and consultancy roles. Her work spans Australia and New Zealand, from tropical and desert regions to sub-Antarctic landscapes. She specialises in monitoring diverse species including birds, amphibians, invertebrates, mammals, and threatened flora. Hayley has contributed to major conservation initiatives like the Save the Tasmanian Devil program and Kakapo Recovery. Her expertise includes remote fieldwork planning, logistics, GIS, and data management across multiple ecological disciplines: population monitoring, fire ecology, pest management, disease ecology, island conservation, and urban ecology. Recently, she has focused on monitoring endangered fauna and flora in the remote Kimberley region.
Dr Greg Clarke
Senior Field Ecologist
PhD, Biology; BSc (Hons)
Based in Newcastle, Dr. Gregory Clarke brings over 10 years of experience in ecological project management and field surveys. His expertise spans old growth assessments and surveys of freshwater species, birds, mammals, frogs, and reptiles. Greg has collaborated extensively with ranger groups across the Kimberley, Northern Territory, and Victoria. With a PhD studying invasive species adaptations in northern Australia, his specialist interests include drone applications in ecology, amphibians, and species evolution. Recent projects include the Crocodile Islands Ranger training and Watson's Tree Frog ecology.
Dr Greg Clarke
Senior Field Ecologist
PhD, Biology; BSc (Hons)
Based in Newcastle, Dr. Gregory Clarke brings over 10 years of experience in ecological project management and field surveys. His expertise spans old growth assessments and surveys of freshwater species, birds, mammals, frogs, and reptiles. Greg has collaborated extensively with ranger groups across the Kimberley, Northern Territory, and Victoria. With a PhD studying invasive species adaptations in northern Australia, his specialist interests include drone applications in ecology, amphibians, and species evolution. Recent projects include the Crocodile Islands Ranger training and Watson's Tree Frog ecology.
Dr Greg Clarke
Senior Field Ecologist
PhD, Biology; BSc (Hons)
Based in Newcastle, Dr. Gregory Clarke brings over 10 years of experience in ecological project management and field surveys. His expertise spans old growth assessments and surveys of freshwater species, birds, mammals, frogs, and reptiles. Greg has collaborated extensively with ranger groups across the Kimberley, Northern Territory, and Victoria. With a PhD studying invasive species adaptations in northern Australia, his specialist interests include drone applications in ecology, amphibians, and species evolution. Recent projects include the Crocodile Islands Ranger training and Watson's Tree Frog ecology.
Laura Owen
Education Program Manager and Field Ecologist
BSc (Hons)
Laura leads Wildlife Unlimited's school and community education programs across Gippsland, sharing her passion for Australia's wildlife with young people. As an experienced ecologist, she manages ecological programs with expertise in remote monitoring technologies including audio recorders, cameras, and bat detection devices. Laura specialises in microbat research, with extensive experience in trapping and handling these species.
Laura Owen
Education Program Manager and Field Ecologist
BSc (Hons)
Laura leads Wildlife Unlimited's school and community education programs across Gippsland, sharing her passion for Australia's wildlife with young people. As an experienced ecologist, she manages ecological programs with expertise in remote monitoring technologies including audio recorders, cameras, and bat detection devices. Laura specialises in microbat research, with extensive experience in trapping and handling these species.
Laura Owen
Education Program Manager and Field Ecologist
BSc (Hons)
Laura leads Wildlife Unlimited's school and community education programs across Gippsland, sharing her passion for Australia's wildlife with young people. As an experienced ecologist, she manages ecological programs with expertise in remote monitoring technologies including audio recorders, cameras, and bat detection devices. Laura specialises in microbat research, with extensive experience in trapping and handling these species.
Jess Waaleboer
Field Ecologist
BSc (Hons)
Jess is a passionate field ecologist and birdwatcher who has conducted diverse wildlife surveys across Victoria and NSW. Her Honours research examined behaviours in Shark Bay Bandicoots. Since joining Wildlife Unlimited in 2019, she has conducted camera trap monitoring, spotlighting, habitat assessments and bird surveys. Jess has been a key part of the teams conducting Spot-tailed Quoll and Pookila (New Holland Mouse) remote camera monitoring, and Greater Glider spotlighting surveys.
Jess Waaleboer
Field Ecologist
BSc (Hons)
Jess is a passionate field ecologist and birdwatcher who has conducted diverse wildlife surveys across Victoria and NSW. Her Honours research examined behaviours in Shark Bay Bandicoots. Since joining Wildlife Unlimited in 2019, she has conducted camera trap monitoring, spotlighting, habitat assessments and bird surveys. Jess has been a key part of the teams conducting Spot-tailed Quoll and Pookila (New Holland Mouse) remote camera monitoring, and Greater Glider spotlighting surveys.
Jess Waaleboer
Field Ecologist
BSc (Hons)
Jess is a passionate field ecologist and birdwatcher who has conducted diverse wildlife surveys across Victoria and NSW. Her Honours research examined behaviours in Shark Bay Bandicoots. Since joining Wildlife Unlimited in 2019, she has conducted camera trap monitoring, spotlighting, habitat assessments and bird surveys. Jess has been a key part of the teams conducting Spot-tailed Quoll and Pookila (New Holland Mouse) remote camera monitoring, and Greater Glider spotlighting surveys.
Simon Grant
Field Ecologist
Dip. Outdoor Recreation
Simon is integral to the Wildlife Unlimited team conducting surveys, including remote camera monitoring and spotlighting, for several clients. These projects require ecological knowledge of the target species, strong 4WD skills and navigation through rugged and remote landscapes.
Simon is also an accomplished hunter and an excellent marksman with a strong focus on safety. He is extremely fit and capable of operating in remote and rugged terrain, and has an excellent knowledge of target species’ ecology and behaviour.
Simon Grant
Field Ecologist
Dip. Outdoor Recreation
Simon is integral to the Wildlife Unlimited team conducting surveys, including remote camera monitoring and spotlighting, for several clients. These projects require ecological knowledge of the target species, strong 4WD skills and navigation through rugged and remote landscapes.
Simon is also an accomplished hunter and an excellent marksman with a strong focus on safety. He is extremely fit and capable of operating in remote and rugged terrain, and has an excellent knowledge of target species’ ecology and behaviour.
Simon Grant
Field Ecologist
Dip. Outdoor Recreation
Simon is integral to the Wildlife Unlimited team conducting surveys, including remote camera monitoring and spotlighting, for several clients. These projects require ecological knowledge of the target species, strong 4WD skills and navigation through rugged and remote landscapes.
Simon is also an accomplished hunter and an excellent marksman with a strong focus on safety. He is extremely fit and capable of operating in remote and rugged terrain, and has an excellent knowledge of target species’ ecology and behaviour.
Allison Johnson
Administration and Team Support
Allison Johnson has been Wildlife Unlimited's administrative backbone for five years, providing essential support for the organisation's largest projects. Her behind-the-scenes coordination ensures smooth operations for both clients and team members.
Allison Johnson
Administration and Team Support
Allison Johnson has been Wildlife Unlimited's administrative backbone for five years, providing essential support for the organisation's largest projects. Her behind-the-scenes coordination ensures smooth operations for both clients and team members.
Allison Johnson
Administration and Team Support
Allison Johnson has been Wildlife Unlimited's administrative backbone for five years, providing essential support for the organisation's largest projects. Her behind-the-scenes coordination ensures smooth operations for both clients and team members.