Our Team | Care of Our Environment | Environmental Consultants

Our Team

Our team of environmental consultants bring expertise from a wide range of experiences and disciplines to enable your projects to be managed in a professional and safe manner, while developing novel solutions to unique situations.

Why Choose Us

COOE is an internationally experienced Australian-based company providing support to clients in the form of strategic environmental planning and advice and project management assistance from project conception to implementation and evaluation, working closely with clients to ensure a smooth and cost-effective process.

COOE’s personnel have technical scientific expertise and detailed working knowledge of Commonwealth and State legislation, enabling efficient and effective guidance of projects through approvals, licensing and compliance requirements. Our team of environmental consultants offers the required skills and experience to meet clients’ needs and offers competitive delivery based on personnel experience and commitment to achieving project success.

Joe is a certified environmental practitioner with over 30 years of experience in environmental science across multiple continents. He specializes in mine remediation and deep-sea tailings placement. Joe advises the World Bank on mine closure and environmental protection projects globally. Known for resolving complex technical issues, Joe excels in marine impact assessment, site rehabilitation, and environmental chemistry. He holds a BSc (Hons) and advanced certifications in environmental management.

Joe Mifsud

Managing Director | Principal Scientist
South Australia

Dr Stephen Clarke provides leadership to our Research & Development team. He oversees our ongoing in research in sustainable chemistry and product development.
Stephen and his team helped us develop a bisphenol free epoxy resin based on renewable glycerol. Stephen is Chair of the Australian chapter of the American Chemical Society, on the International Advisory Board of the Asian Silicon Society, and a Fellow of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute.

Dr Stephen Clarke

Research Team Manager
South Australia

Nathan holds a PhD in Marine Ecology and a BSc (Hons) in Environmental Management. With over 10 years of experience in marine research and monitoring, he specialises in nearshore, intertidal, and marine monitoring, impact/compliance assessments, experimental design, statistical analysis, data interpretation, report writing, and presentations.

Dr Nathan Janetzki

Senior Environmental Scientist
South Australia

Greg brings over 25 years of experience as a marine scientist and project manager, focusing on marine biology, fisheries, and environmental assessments. He has developed international guidelines for environmental impact assessments, recognized by the World Bank. Key projects include Cape Hardy and Haypoint Port Expansion. Greg excels in strategic project advice, marine monitoring, and environmental management, serving clients such as AGL, BHP Billiton, and various government agencies across Australia and the Pacific.

Dr Greg Barbara

Associate Marine Consultant
South Australia

James is a marine biologist and SCUBA diver specialising in marine fauna. He has conducted numerous reef and marine park surveys in South Australia and worked on various impact assessment projects with COOE, including the Rex Hillside Project, Robe Marina study, Port Pirie Boat Ramp dredging, BHP Billiton Whyalla desalination project, and Nyrstar’s 5-year marine monitoring program.

James Brook

Associate Marine Ecologist
South Austraia

With over 21 years of expertise in ecology and conservation, Sharon is a dedicated professional specialising in marine, estuarine, and terrestrial ecosystems. Her impressive background includes research, impact assessments, and species management. A passionate educator and team leader, Sharon thrives on inspiring others to protect our natural world.

Sharon Drabsch

Senior Environmental Scientist
South Australia