James is the Market Leader for Defence at Biodiversity Australia, bringing more than 15 years of experience overseeing complex facilities, estate and service operations. With senior roles across UNSW, BGIS Defence and Landscape Solutions, he has built a strong reputation for leading large, multi-disciplinary teams in high-pressure, mission-critical environments.

James has deep expertise across Defence governance frameworks, environmental compliance, land and fire management, pest management and airfield operations. He is known for his strategic thinking, calm leadership and ability to translate complex Defence requirements into practical, efficient and sustainable solutions.

Highly regarded by clients and stakeholders, James builds strong relationships and consistently delivers high-quality outcomes that are timely, compliant and operationally robust. He is passionate about innovation and lifting industry standards, ensuring Biodiversity Australia’s Defence services continue to evolve, excel and support a safer, more sustainable future.

“For me, environmental services are important because they let me blend practical conservation with high impact work, much like what we do at Biodiversity Australia in managing natural environments for Defence. From weed control to feral animal management on bases, our team focuses on turning complex regulations into straightforward, sustainable plans that actually work.”