Joel James is a Land and Easement Operational Specialist at Powerlink Queensland with over 20 years of expertise in land management. His diverse skillset includes timber harvesting, vegetation and fire management, silviculture, biosecurity risk management, and sustainable land access. In 2024, Joel was recognised with the UAAA Utility Vegetation Management Award for his outstanding contributions to the field. Currently, he specialises in managing high-voltage assets with practices that prioritise sustainability and biodiversity. Joel holds a degree in Environmental Science, is a member of the Australia and New Zealand Environmental Institute, and actively contributes to community conservation projects.