Julie Palich
Principal Contaminated Sites Consultant, MSc, MBA, CEnvP
julie.palich@geocontam.com.au
Julie is a Principal Environmental Geoscientist with over 25 years’ experience across the environmental, mining, mineral refining, waste management and industrial sectors. With a background in geochemistry, hydrogeology and geophysics, she specialises in working with on-site and executive management teams to develop and implement environmentally responsible contaminated sites risk management programs across the life cycle of their operations. Her experience includes a diverse range of contaminants and commodities in countries including Australia, Canada, and South Africa.
Zolisa Amuh
Senior Environmental Consultant, BSc, MBA
zolisa.amuh@geocontam.com.au
Zolisa is a Senior Environmental Consultant with over 11 years of international experience across Australia, South Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Nigeria. Zolisa has led and delivered complex projects involving contaminated site assessments, remediation, hydrogeologic assessments, environmental compliance monitoring, due diligence evaluations, and the development of strategic management plans. She has worked across mining, industrial, government, and commercial sectors, aligning technical outcomes with stakeholder expectations and regulatory frameworks.
Brooke Sampson
Environmental Scientist, BSc
brooke.sampson@geocontam.com.au
Brooke is an Environmental Scientist with experience across contaminated land, infrastructure, industrial manufacturing, and environmental compliance projects across Canada, New Zealand, and Australia. With a background in civil and environmental engineering, she specialises in contaminated site assessment, environmental due diligence, environmental reporting, and project coordination. Her experience includes the preparation and management of Environmental Site Assessments, coordination of drilling and sampling programs, environmental compliance monitoring, wastewater management, and the application of innovative digital solutions for environmental reporting. Brooke has worked closely with clients, contractors, regulators, and multidisciplinary project teams, delivering technically robust and practical outcomes while maintaining a strong focus on environmental stewardship, risk management, and sustainable development. Her experience spans urban and rural redevelopment, industrial facilities, research initiatives, and environmental management programs.
