Staff

Working to improve and sustain healthy productive landscapes in the ACT region.

Dr Michael Robinson - CEO

With over 20 years of experience in leadership and management, Dr Michael Robinson brings a deep passion for science-driven decision-making and a commitment to creating positive change. Throughout his career, he has served as CEO/ED and NED for multiple commercial and public organisations, including several startups, where he honed his expertise in strategy, management, and governance.

Michael is especially dedicated to environmental and community causes, focusing on biosecurity, climate change adaptation and mitigation, and natural resource management. His leadership style emphasizes thoughtful strategy, clear communication, and robust leadership, which has enabled him to make a lasting impact in the agriculture, forestry, and environment sectors. 

As an energetic and experienced CEO, Michael is passionate about facilitating good practice, all informed by good science. 

Millie Sutherland Saines - Senior Communications and Project Officer

Millie joined Landcare ACT in mid-2025 as the Senior Communications and Project Officer. Originally from Canberra, Millie moved to Melbourne and Sydney to pursue studies in environmental science before returning home to the ACT. Over the next seven years, she worked as a tour guide and ecologist, sharing her deep knowledge of the region’s natural landscapes with locals and visitors alike.
After a brief period in government, Millie discovered her passion for community engagement recognising the transformative power of science communication and storytelling in connecting people with nature.
Her diverse background spans public education, conservation ecology, forestry, policy, advocacy, and ecological assessments. This breadth of experience enables her to communicate complex environmental issues in a way that is accessible, engaging, and meaningful to the community.

Anne Bienhaus - Project Officer

Anne joined Landcare ACT as a volunteer in mid-2026 and later took on a Project Officer role. She brings a strong interest in the relationship between people and the natural environment in urban and peri-urban settings and has pursued studies in Human Geography and Biology.  

Before relocating to Australia and the ACT in 2025/2026, Anne mapped land-use data for a German federal ministry of agriculture, worked in a science shop, contributed to participatory research and education projects, and developed biodiversity-focused programs for children in a natural history museum setting. 

Anne is passionate about integrating social and environmental perspectives to help build stronger connections between communities and the places they care for. 

Julian Low -
Finance Administrator

Julian completed a Bachelor of Commerce and Economics at the Australian National University in 2011 and a Certificate IV in Information Technology at the Canberra Institute of Technology in 2025. He has experience in the private sector as an Assistant Accountant and Senior Bookkeeper and has worked with catchment groups across the ACT and NSW.

Julian joined Landcare ACT in 2021 and manages the day to day financial operations of the organisation. He also supports the CEO and Treasurer with annual budgeting and financial reporting. Julian is grateful to Landcare ACT and the broader catchment community for the learning opportunities they have provided over his time with Landcare ACT.