Casting the Net Wider: Reeling in Talent from Unexpected Waters
| Wednesday, June 24, 2026 |
| 11:30 AM - 11:50 AM |
| Gold Coast Sport and Leisure Centre, 296 Nerang Broadbeach Rd, Gold Coast Queensland 4211 |
Overview
Gympie Regional Council | Dylan Wesarg - Water Treatment Plant Operator & Sarah Iwanoczko - Senior Environmental Officer
Speaker
Sarah Iwanoczko
Senior Environmental Officer
Gympie Regional Council
Casting the Net Wider: Reeling in Talent from Unexpected Waters
11:30 AM - 11:50 AMBiography
Sarah is a Senior Environmental Officer with Gympie Regional Council and transitioned into the water industry following a 10-year career in the aquatic zoological industry in Australia and abroad. She began in treatment operations before moving into environmental compliance and monitoring. She continues to develop experience across water quality, treatment processes, environmental risk management, and regulatory operations.
Dylan Wesarg
Water Treatment Plant Operator
Gympie Shire Council
Casting the Net Wider: Reeling in Talent from Unexpected Waters
11:30 AM - 11:50 AMBiography
After transitioning into water treatment in March 2025, Dylan has completed his Cert 3 in Water Industry Operations and developed a greater appreciation for where our water comes from.