Dominique received a science degree from the University of Melbourne and followed this with a Graduate Diploma in Cleaner Production and a Doctorate in 2005 at RMIT University, Melbourne. The thesis investigates her practice in supporting the integration of sustainability in building projects. Her research interests are identifying and filling the knowledge gaps in sustainability practice and application in the built environment. She is currently a Director for Place Agency at the University of Melbourne and a Board member of Greenfleet, where she is a member of the revegetation working committee.