My work is based at the Merredin Managed Environment Facility. MEF focuses on crop characterisation and improvement for water-limited environments in Australia. I manage overall operations and liaise with researchers from across Australia. Given the diverse range of projects, one of my key roles is to provide leadership to our team and direction to researchers, students and staff working on the trials.

I coordinate with research leaders to ensure trial measurements are completed to specification and I undertake experiments, surveys and sampling in accordance with protocols. Prioritising requirements and ensuring they are adequately resourced is one of my key challenges.

I also assist in developing and maintaining support facilities (such as dam and irrigation facilities), and support other projects at the Merredin Dryland Research Institute. I enjoy the communication side of my role which involves me attending meetings, field days and project workshops.