Dominique Scarf

I am a results-driven sustainability professional with experience in advancing environmental and resource-efficiency initiatives within both public and private sectors. I have actively contributed to sustainability strategy and practice, including promoting circular economy principles and supporting industry waste-reduction efforts, and have engaged with stakeholders through events and professional sessions such as sustainability-focused industry forums.

My background demonstrates a strong ability to advise on sustainable solutions, influence positive environmental outcomes, and communicate complex sustainability concepts to diverse audiences, skills that are essential in shaping sustainability strategies, embedding sustainable practices into organisational operations, and driving measurable impact. I combine strategic thinking with practical experience in project coordination and stakeholder engagement, backed by a commitment to advancing sustainable outcomes and continuous learning in emerging sustainability frameworks and best practices.

I have sustainability experience in both private sector and local government and earlier experience in hospitality, tourism, design and marketing.

I hold a Master of Environmental Management from UNSW, providing a strong interdisciplinary foundation in environmental frameworks, urban planning, economics, social science, and systems-based problem solving relevant to sustainability advisory work. This academic grounding is complemented by practical training in project management and urban development (including cross-credited study at Massey University), as well as a Permaculture Design Certificate, which strengthened my whole-systems and regenerative design thinking. I also hold a Certificate of Engagement (Engagement Institute), equipping me with specialist skills in stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and behaviour-change-focused processes, enabling me to translate sustainability strategy into practical, people-centred action across organisations and communities.