About Us

Our Approach

We work with government and private industry to solve site environmental complexities and deliver best practice outcomes.

Applying science and innovation to deliver practical solutions to environmental challenges.

Range environmental services clients nation-wide with a high demand for our services in south west and south eastern Queensland.


We provide support to navigate environmental challenges and regulatory frameworks.

We provide common sense outcomes which are both good for the environment and our client's business.

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Capability Statement

We work with our clients to solve environmental challenges and deliver practical solutions.

Our Capabilities

Company Prequalifications

Staff Accreditations

  • Rail Industry worker
  • Safely Access the Rail Corridor (SARC) 
  • RABQSA Accredited Environmental Auditor
  • Suitably Qualified Person (SQP) under the Environmental Protection Act 1994 
  • CSG Industry Safety Induction
  • ISSOW Work Party
  • ISSOW Permit Holder
  • Standard 11 Generic Coal Induction

Lucas Talbot

Director

Range Environmental Consultants was born from my personal drive to work closely with our clients to help them navigate through complex environmental challenges and regulatory frameworks. I am passionate about achieving common sense outcomes for our clients which are good for the environment and for business. Read more


Lorinda Talbot

Business Support

Having worked as a Senior Ecologist for 10 years, Lorinda stepped down from her role to raise a family and soon after Range Environmental was founded. Upon returning to work, Lorinda handled Range Environmental's finances and behind the scenes reporting commitments. As Range's team grew Lorinda stepped up into the role of business support and administration.  Read more


Sam Donald

Principal Environmental Scientist

Team Manager

Sam is a Principal Environmental Scientist with experience gained in the power, rail, oil and gas, urban development and mining and extractive industries. Over the past seven years Sam has undertaken numerous contaminated land investigations in Queensland and New South Wales. Read more


Jemma Heap

Environmental Scientist

Jemma is an Environmental Scientist with fresh eyes and intuition and is an integral part of our technical team. Jemma completed a major in Natural Systems and Wildlife, receiving a Deans Commendation for Academic Excellence, demonstrating she enjoys a challenge. Read more


Will Gibson

Senior Ecologist

Will is a Senior Ecologist with experience in environmental operations and project management within large local government organisations. Will completed a Bachelor of Environmental Management, with a major in Sustainable Development.


Will’s experienced in delivering extensive fauna monitoring and management solutions for species of Local, State and National environmental significance, in addition to experience in vegetation mapping and rehabilitation, biosecurity compliance, environmental planning  Read more


Shannon Minnis

Ecologist

 Shannon Minnis is a dedicated and solution-driven Ecologist with extensive experience in the environmental industry. With a strong background in conducting detailed ecological assessments, developing monitoring and survey programs, and performing complex data analysis, Shannon excels in delivering comprehensive environmental reports and engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders  Read more


Miranda Wyeth

Environmental Scientist

Miranda is an Environmental Scientist having completed a dual degree in Science and Law. Her studies included a focus on environmental law and contaminated land awarding her a high distinction and distinction respectively.  Miranda has hit the ground running supporting our Contaminated Land team with her field experience in soil sampling and classification.  Read more


Gabi Levay

Ecologist

Gabi is an Ecologist with a degree in Wildlife Science from the University of Queensland (UQ) with honours in Environment and Sustainability. Gabi has a passion for conservation and the environment.  Read more


Abraham Naudé

Environmental Scientist

Abraham is an Environmental Scientist with a background in environmental management systems within the mining and industrial environments. Abraham has Bachelor of Environmental Science (Geology and Geography) with Honours and a Masters in Hydrogeology. Abraham previously worked at Harmony Gold Mine in South Africa as the Tailings Foreman managing mine waste operations and tailing storage facilities. 


Hannah Bakker

Ecologist

Hannah is an experienced Ecologist, who has completed a Bachelor of Wildlife Science from UQ and Bachelor of Science with Honors in Environmental Science from USQ.

 

Hannah has experience in delivering comprehensive environmental reports and engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders for a variety of projects, from residential subdivisions to State Government projects. Hannah ensures projects comply with Local, State and Commonwealth environmental legislation. 


Madeline Warnick

Environmental Scientist

Madeline is an experienced Environmental Scientist, who has completed a Bachelor of Science (Honours) with Advanced Studies, Class 2A from Griffith University.


Madeline has been involved in a variety of projects through her years at Range and has gained comprehensive environmental experience for various industries across Queensland and New South Wales. She is experienced at undertaking environmental risk assessments, environmental monitoring, seeking environmental approvals, and developing site-specific solutions for clients.




Skye Melton

Ecologist

Skye completed a Bachelor of Environmental Science from USQ in 2022 but started working in 2021 as a Field Officer for invasive species management with Conservation Volunteers Australia.  This experience has allowed a solid foundation in ecology with Skye supporting our team with plant and pest identification and practical knowledge of management techniques and ecosystem recovery & resilliance.


Ella Woolfe

Project Environmental Scientist

Ella is our Project Environmental Scientist supporting the team largely in land and water service line.   Her expertise lies in contaminated land projects as well as boasting technical skills in soil sampling and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping.


Ella completed a degree in Environmental Management (Honours) from the University of Queensland (UQ) at the end of 2024. Read more Read more


Jack Stephenson

Environmental Technician

Jack is currently studying a Bachelor of Environmental Science at USQ and has had a jump start on his career. Jack supports all our service lines, around his study commitments, and is always lending a friendly hand and putting in an already very high standard of work. Jack is seen on project sites, as well as around the office, learning the tricks of the trade at Range.ad more


Leah Prouse

Project Environmental Scientist

Leah completed a Bachelor of Science degree with Griffith University in 2025 where she received awards for academic excellence throughout her studies.  She recently completed an internship at the Australian Rivers Institute where she developed report writing and environmental sampling techniques. Read more


Marcia Abrahamm

Business Support Officer

Marcia is our Business Support Officer keeping the business operations and team running smoothly. Marcia handles our accounts and administration aspects, as well as, providing support to our ever growing team of technical scientists and engineers.

Marcia brings with her a passion for fauna ecology with hands on wildlife caring, handling and rehabilitation experience.