I went to Newcastle University in New South Wales a long time ago and except for a short break to have kids (8 years), have worked as a surveyor since I graduated.

I started as a cadastral surveyor in NSW and became registered there. My work involved measuring cadastral (fencing) boundaries in rural areas. The region that I worked in stretched from Wollongong all the way down to the Victoria border and across to Yass. It was great rural experience, travelling all over that part of NSW and was really interesting to me.

After moving to Queensland and having my kids, I went back to surveying and have stayed with the Department of Transport and Main Roads Queensland since then. I started as an Engineering Surveyor, then came into the office to work as a Project Manager on aerial surveying projects. I no longer work outdoors as I’m office based now, but my enthusiasm still remains, and my job keeps me sane.

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I found I really enjoyed interpreting legislation and compliance and took a leap moving to Cairns for a role in environmental licencing and compliance. I volunteered with the State Emergency Service for several years and developed an interest in emergency management. 

In 2009, I attended the Moreton Island oil spill response, and then undertook some oil spill training. Learning how marine pollution is dealt with on a national and international scale, I thought ‘wow, what a cool job.’

Ten years later, I am now in my dream job as an Environmental Policy Officer for the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) in Queensland, working with a mix of legislation and marine pollution response.

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My selection of subjects through school was done to best align with taking natural sciences and ecology in university, and then the same for getting a job. From year 10, I commenced looking for work experience in anything I could that would align with my loves for being in nature and observing animals.

I did contract jobs for universities working on marine research stations for a few years and eventually I ended up working for the Queensland Government. My various roles have taken me all around the state, and now after 17 years, I find I still love working in the marine safety field. Doing what you love – not too shabby!

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Originally from Afghanistan, I am highly passionate about encouraging young women and especially those from culturally diverse backgrounds to pursue further education after school and build successful careers for themselves.

I now work with the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) as a senior planner where I am involved in coordinating the department’s review of key planning and infrastructure policies and plans. I have had the opportunity to gain exposure to many processes and be part of exciting projects.

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