Sally O’Neill is the Associate Director of TERN Ecosystem Surveillance, contributing to a national long‑term ecological monitoring program delivered through Australia’s environmental research infrastructure under NCRIS. She brings a diverse range of skills and interests across ecological monitoring, applied research, and environmental decision‑making, with a strong focus on translating science into real‑world outcomes.

Sally has played a leading role in developing the Ecological Monitoring System of Australia (EMSA) in partnership with DCCEEW, supporting consistent and high‑quality ecological monitoring for large‑scale ecosystem restoration projects. More recently, her work has focused on strengthening ecological approaches to impact assessments for renewable energy projects.

She is passionate about working alongside industry, government, and practitioners to improve ecological understanding, advance world‑class best practice, and support informed decision‑making and policy.