Nicky Warton
Environmental Scientist at Douglas Partners
Bachelor of Environmental Science, 2017
Growing up in Australia, Nicky Warton loved exploring the environment and getting to know its unique flora and fauna. She was captivated by how the world worked through science and geography. While she wasn’t always sure what kind of job she wanted after university, she knew studying in a field that she loved would help her get a job in an area she was passionate about.
Enjoying a very practical hands-on education as part of her Bachelor of Environmental Science, Nicky uses the skills she developed on a daily basis. She’s been able to apply her skills and knowledge to improving the practices and processes in her current role as an Environmental Scientist at Douglas Partners.
We spoke to Nicky about her current role as an Environmental Scientist and how her science degree helped get her there.
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What do you enjoy most about working in Environmental Science?
I love working as an Environmental Scientist. I’m able to positively impact the environment and world around me and, at the same time, continue to learn about the environment.
I’m passionate about the Australian environment and I have the desire manage our resources sustainably so that future generations can enjoy them for years to come. It’s a joy to be able to spend my days working towards this goal.
Why did you choose to study a Bachelor of Environmental Science at »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ?
I chose to study at »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ because of the Environmental Science degree offered. It gave me the option to major in physical geography and study a broad range of subject areas on both a local and global scale.
Growing up I loved exploring the Australian environment and its unique flora and fauna. I also loved learning about the environment and discovering how the world worked. I was unsure of what kind of job I wanted when I graduated so I thought a degree in environmental science would allow me to study something I loved, and help me get a job in a field I was passionate about.
How has the hands-on experience you received at »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ helped in your current role?
During my degree I gained a range of practical skills through tutorials, laboratory classes and field trips. I gained hands on experience in geology, soil identification and testing, water testing, surveying and mapping skills. I learned to effectively use the latest technologies and a range of software programs used in the industry.
I’ve drawn on and continued to develop these skills in my current role as an