Associate Professor Nicole Flint
BSc (Hons) PhD MEcPrincipal Research Fellow / RCL / PRC
School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences
Coastal Marine Ecosystems Research Centre
07 4923 2128 Alternative Phone
CQIRP, 361 - 1.15
Assoc. Prof. Nicole Flint is a Principal Research Fellow in the Coastal Marine Ecosystems Research Centre at CQUniversity. She is also the Postgraduate Research Coordinator for the School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, and in this role provides support to Research Higher Degree supervisors, candidates and prospective candidates in the School.
Nicole's qualifications include a BSc (Hons) in tropical marine biology, PhD in freshwater fish biology and a Master of Economics. She worked in the Australian Public Service in fisheries and marine environmental management roles for five years before commencing at CQUniversity in 2011. Nicole’s research is primarily focused on improving monitoring, assessment and management of marine and freshwater species and ecosystems. She is particularly interested in the diverse waterways and land uses of Northern Australia's catchments, rivers, estuaries and coastal zones, and in the interactions between various industries and aquatic resources including fisheries.
Nicole has been awarded more than $2M in external research funding as Chief Investigator, and more than $4.5M in total, since 2011. Some current and recently completed projects include: knowledge to improve the assessment and management of Queensland mud crabs, developing a mud crab indicator and a fish health indicator for the Gladstone Harbour Report Card, developing the Ecosystem Health Index for the Fitzroy Basin Report Card, developing effective monitoring programs for rivers and river infrastructure, and conducting port water quality syntheses for the Fitzroy Water Quality Improvement Plan.
Nicole is a member of the Independent Science Panel for the Fitzroy Partnership for River Health and has been involved with the Partnership since 2012, providing scientific advice to support the annual Fitzroy Basin Report Card. She is also the Research Member for the Capricorn Coast Local Management Advisory Committee, and a Research (Category B) Member of the CQUniversity Animal Ethics Committee.
Universities Studied At
Bachelor of Science (Honours), James Cook University
PhD (Fish biology), James Cook University
Master of Economics, University of New England
Media Citations
Previous teaching
ENVR12002 Applied Ecology. Guest lecturer: T2 2021 and T2 2020
EVST13014 Freshwater and Marine Systems. Unit Coordinator: T1 2020 and T1 2019
MARN13007 Coastal Marine Resources. Lecturer for coastal fisheries series: T1 2020 and T1 2019
ZOOL13015 Environmental Physiology of Animals: Lecturer for aquatic environments series: 2016
ENEV21004 Water Resources and Society: Lecturer for history of water resources: 2014
MARN13007 Coastal Marine Resources. Lecture and laboratory activity for fish aging and growth: 2013
Professional Experience
2022 - Current - Principal Research Fellow, Coastal Marine Ecosystems Research Centre (0.5), CQUniversity Australia.
2020 - Current - Postgraduate Research Coordinator, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences (0.5), CQUniversity Australia.
2020 - 2021 - Research Fellow, Coastal Marine Ecosystems Research Centre (0.5), CQUniversity Australia.
2015 - 2020 - Research Fellow, School of Medical and Applied Sciences, CQUniversity Australia.
2011 to 2015 - Senior Research Officer, CQUniversity Australia.
2008 to 2010 - Sustainable Fisheries Section, Australian Government Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities (Senior Fisheries Assessor 2008, Assistant Director 2008-2010).
2005 to 2008 - Australian Fisheries Management Authority (Graduate 2005, Policy Officer 2006, Senior Fisheries Officer 2006-2008).
2000 to 2003 - Casual tutor, laboratory and field assistant, James Cook University.Professional Memberships
Australian Society for Fish Biology
International Society for River Science
Australasian Agriculture and Resource Economics Society
Responsibilities
Postgraduate Research Coordinator, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, CQUniversity
Research Member, Capricorn Coast Local Management Advisory Committee
Research Member, CQUniversity Animal Ethics Committee
Independent Science Panel, Fitzroy Partnership for River Health
Professional Interests
- Fish biology and ecology
- Decapod crustacean biology and ecology
- Coastal and riverine ecosystems
- Environmental management, particularly marine and freshwater environments
- Aquatic ecosystem health assessment
- Environmental indicators
- Fisheries management
- Environment legislation and policy
- Environmental economics
- Industries and the environment
Accreditation
I am currently accredited for supervision in the following:
- 3005 Fisheries Sciences
- 3109 Zoology
- 3103 Ecology
At the level of Principal Supervisor
Current Capacity
Current Supervision
Fisheries Sciences - Aquatic Ecosystem Studies and Stock Assessment
Fisheries Sciences - Fisheries Management
Fisheries Sciences - Fish Pests and Diseases
Ecology - Freshwater Ecology
Ecology - Marine and Estuarine Ecology (incl. Marine Ichthyology)
Zoology - Animal Physiological Ecology
Applied Economics - Environment and Resource Economics
Environmental Science and Management - Environmental Monitoring
Environmental Science and Management - Natural Resource Management
