Jake works at the forefront of environmental protection for Pembroke Resources – monitoring water quality, supporting land rehabilitation, and helping ensure best-practice sustainability from the ground up. His role bridges science, policy and local knowledge to protect the environment around the Olive Downs mine and beyond.
Jake’s work helps protect the Isaac River system and the connected waterways that flow out to the Great Barrier Reef. He’s playing a key role in improving water monitoring, safeguarding local ecosystems, and setting a new benchmark for sustainability at a next-generation mining operation. His contribution is part of a broader shift toward environmental leadership in resources.
Bachelor of Environmental Science
Jake’s journey into mining wasn’t linear – he began his studies in physiotherapy before shifting to environmental science, where he found his passion. Similar careers can start with degrees in environmental science, ecology, geography, or natural resource management, often paired with fieldwork or graduate pathways into sustainability roles.
