Our team
The work of TasWaste South is delivered by a small and highly experienced team.
Starting with one employee – CEO Paul Jackson – the TasWaste South team now includes three staff members.
The TasWaste South team will continue to evolve as it leads change and innovation in waste minimisation, management and resource recovery across southern Tasmania.
TasWaste South also employs two Rethink Waste Tasmania staff – a Statewide Coordinator and a regional Engagement Officer. The other two regional waste bodies in Tasmania employ Rethink Waste Tasmania Engagement Officers as well.
Rethink Waste is an education brand developed through a partnership between Tasmania’s three regional waste bodies TasWaste South, Cradle Coast Waste Management Group and Circular North with funding from the Tasmanian Government through the Tasmanian Waste and Resource Recovery Board’s (WRRB).
TasWaste South Team
Paul
Jackson
CEO
Paul commenced as inaugural CEO of TasWaste South in April 2023. A qualified lawyer, he has over 18 years’ experience working in local government at the city of Hobart in legal and governance roles.
Paul was also the state President of Local Government Professionals Tasmania.
This skill set has positioned Paul as the ideal person to lead the establishment and set-up of TasWaste South.
Tegan
Lovell
WASTE PROGRAM MANAGER
Tegan joined TasWaste South as Waste Program Manager in June 2024. With a science degree and a diploma in project management, she has a decade of experience managing projects, from multimillion-dollar irrigation developments to specialised vessel construction. Skilled in safety, quality, and stakeholder management, she also understands food production challenges. Passionate about sustainability, Tegan is particularly concerned about plastic waste and its lasting environmental impact.
Celeste
Parremore
OFFICE MANAGER
Celeste joined TasWaste South in June 2025 as the organisation’s new (and first) Office Manager.
She previously worked for 20 years with a consulting engineering firm, where she worked her way up from Junior Receptionist to Office Manager.
Celeste is passionate about creating effective procedures and contributing to waste reduction for a more sustainable future in Tasmania.
ReThink Waste Tasmania Team
Fiona
Harding
Coordinator
Fiona started as Rethink Waste Tasmania’s first full-time Coordinator in November 2024. She joined the team after an impressive print media career, including as an award-winning photojournalist.
Fiona has strong relationship-building skills, is good at problem-solving, and is highly organised.
She works across the State to deliver the Rethink Waste Tasmania Strategy and promote waste management behaviour change.
Kimberley
Eaton
Engagement Officer - South
Kimberley Eaton joined Rethink Waste Tasmania in August 2025 as the new Engagement Officer in the South.
Kimberley previously worked in waste management for the events sector, including Dark Mofo, Party in the Paddock, and agriCULTURED.
She also founded Golden Brown Tasmania – an innovative circular composting initiative to transform how organic waste is managed in Launceston’s hospitality and tourism sector.