Chelsea Kavanagh

Chelsea Kavanagh is a Sustainability Advisor specializing in Energy and Resources at GHD, a position held since August 2022. Previously, Chelsea served as the Assistant Policy Director for Environment at Queensland Resources Council from March 2016 to August 2022, where leadership of the Environment Policy portfolio included driving policy and operational reform while promoting sustainable practices in the resources sector. Chelsea's earlier experience encompasses roles such as Environmental Advisor at Bengalla Mining Company Pty Limited, where management of environmental protocols for open-cut operations took place, and Environmental Scientist at Hansen Bailey Environmental Consultants, focusing on environmental impact assessments for coal mining projects. Chelsea's career began as an Environmental Consultant at Coffey Environments, contributing to environmental impact statements for a liquefied natural gas plant project. Chelsea holds a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology and Zoology from The University of Queensland.