Western Australia Team

Meet our team of regional experts who deliver a wide range of services to support Western Australia's dairy farmers.

The Western Australian office is located in the regional city of Bunbury, within the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development building.

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Western Australia

Jo Saunders

Regional Manager

Email:

Phone: 0437 342 242

Jo leads a dynamic team to deliver programs and services that support a profitable and sustainable dairy industry. She has a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Project Management and is experienced across a range of industries and roles. She consistently delivers outcomes aligned with strategic priorities.

Jo is passionate about industry innovation and finding practical, collaborative solutions. She values integrity, purpose-driven leadership and working with others to create positive impact. 

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Western Australia

India Brockman

Extension Advisor

Email:

Phone: 1800 004 377

India is responsible for Western Australia extension workshops, events, engagement activities and the Young Dairy Network. Her role involves the development, delivery and facilitation of activities on and off farm to support dairy farmers in all aspects of their business. 

India has a Bachelor of Science and has previous experience working on farm. India supports the Farm System Evaluator project delivery nationally.

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Western Australia

Dan Parnell

DairyCare Project Manager

Email:

Phone: 0467 556 542

Dan’s responsibilities include the Healthy Estuaries Western Australia Dairy Project. His role also includes supporting the Dairy Farm Monitor Project and Feeding Pastures for Profit programs.

Dan has a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with honours and a Graduate Certificate in Business. He brings extensive knowledge on the dairy effluent system design and technical advice. Dan is passionate about making a positive impact in the industry.

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Western Australia

Jane Packard

Farm Engagement Lead

Email:

Phone: 0428 793 549

Jane has extensive experience in the agricultural sector, primarily in grains. She manages Western Australia's valuable farmer relationships through regular engagement and by recommending the right services and resources to help support profitability, sustainability and best practice on-farm. 

Jane has a Bachelor of Agribusiness (Marketing), a keen interest in farm business analysis and enjoys seeing businesses step through rigorous number crunching to make profitable decisions for the long term.

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South Australia, Western Australia

Chelsea Ashmeade

Communications Coordinator

Email:

Phone: 0438 876 443

Chelsea works closely with Dairy Australia staff to coordinate and deliver communication activities. She also manages the social media channels across South Australia and Western Australia.

Chelsea has a Graduate Diploma in Journalism and has extensive experience as a regional journalist, where she covered a range of topics including agriculture. She has strong communication skills which she utilises in her role.