Adam Burkitt
Summary
I am a dutiful Healthcare Assistant who works under guidance of healthcare professionals at the Karratha Health Campus in which i assist in clinical duties, observe and monitor patients and promote physical and nutritional health and well-being. I am a compassionate team player recognized for positive, upbeat attitude and demonstrating a proactive demeanour in solving problems. I have become a flexible learner who adapts easily to new challenges. I enjoy providing support to people and in doing so improving their ability to prosper in life. I take great pride in helping others to succeed through skills i have learnt theoretically and practically be taught. I the a proven ability to stay organised and prioritize tasks in fast paced environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Allied Health Assistant
Latrobe Regional Hospital
01.2021 - 01.2022
- I joined Latrobe Regional hospital late last year as an Allied health Assistant where I was able to use the theory-based skills from university and apply them in a clinical setting
- As an Allied Health Assistant my role can vary, and the Hospital can relocate my services to any part of the hospital that needs assistance
- To provide quality care to clients in collaboration with and under direction of supervision
- To assist and empower client through a therapeutic client model
- To assist in rehabilitation post-surgery – training programs
- Conduct independent research on unfamiliar condition and pathologies
- Follow and understand person centre model
- Understand and follow hospital protocols and guidelines
- Maintain confidentiality, privacy and dignity of clients and demonstrate empathy and sensitivity towards clients and relatives.
Head Sports Trainer
Ellinbank Football Club
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Ellinbank Football Club are based near Warragul and currently reside within the Ellinbank District Football league
- As the Head Sports Trainer it is my role to ensure the safety of all players within the football club, other duties include: Provide adequate and effective first aid and CPR to all players
- Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and legal requirements
- Treating, diagnosing, and providing physiotherapy treatment to injured players
- Manage a small team of Health Professionals
- Excellent communication skills when under pressure
- Strap players for prevention of injury and stability prior to games
- Assess, record and document players injuries that occur during games
- Provide rehabilitation programs for injured players.
Duty Manager / Facility leader– Sport and Leisure
Latrobe City Council
01.2021 - 01.2022
- The Latrobe City Council operate the leisure centres located in Churchill, Moe, Morwell, and Newborough
- These centres offer the community access to swimming pools, exercise facilities and stadium hire
- As a duty manager / Facility leader, my responsibilities include but not limited to: Provide leadership across all aspects of the centre
- Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and legal requirements
- Budgeting, managing cash and other financial management responsibilities
- Marinating customer service standards: dealing with customer enquiries, complaints, and emergencies.
Community Street Soccer Program Coordinator
The Big Issue
03.2019 - 04.2020
- Developed effective communication strategies for improved collaboration among team members, resulting in increased attendance.
- Managed budgets and resources for successful execution of multiple programs simultaneously.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of program deliverables, maintaining project schedules and meeting objectives.
- Established strategic partnerships with external organizations, expanding program reach and impact.
- Assisted in the development of grant proposals, securing funding for vital program initiatives.
- Created comprehensive reports on program progress, presenting findings to stakeholders and adjusting strategies as needed.
- Led training sessions for staff and volunteers, fostering a knowledgeable and cohesive team environment.
- Organized events and workshops to engage participants, enhancing their learning experience within the program framework.
Produce Manager / Produce 2Ic
Woolworths
01.2015 - 01.2020
- I joined Woolworth's in 2016 where I was employed as a casual within the replenishment team
- After six months I was into a management role where I was the 2Ic of Produce then eventually into the role of Produce Manager
- As a manager I had to have a clear understanding of the company's principles to succeed
- Whilst excellent customer service was a priority to the company, I had to effectively manage the day-to-day operations ensuring the department was maximising sales and profits whilst reducing the departments stock loss
- I had to also establish strong leadership qualities to ensure that the department operated within the Woolworth's operating framework
- Other skills required to perform my role as Manager include: To ensure the ordering of stock was correct according to promotional pack
- Knowledge in merchandising, stock rotation
- Supervisor skills – hiring, training, evaluating, and directing
- Ability to read and understand department financial reports
- Understand HACCP and company protocols
- The ability to complete rosters and undertake performance reviews.
Duty Manager / Assistant Hotel Manager
Toga Hospitality (Vibe Savoy)
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Vibe Savoy is 163 room hotel located in Melbourne's CBD
- My primary role was as a Duty Manager, where I would lead a team to ensure that the hotel was continuing to operate whilst the hotel manager was absent
- As the lead head of the hotel, customer service was always imperative to maximize the guest's hotel experience
- It was also important to ensure that the hotels facilities were operating at a high standard
- Completed daily / weekly / monthly reports
- Reporting to hotel manager if discrepancies had arisen
- Monthly reporting and forecasting and purchasing orders of new equipment for hotel
- Overseeing staff and ensuring that the team was meeting guest's expectations
- Manage schedules, rosters and ensure invoices have been assessed and payment made by corporate guests
- Clear understanding of hotel policies and procedures
- Managing small to medium teams and ensuring a clear understanding of conflict management with staff and guests
- Excellent collaborative skills, and the ability to work effectively as a team.
Driver
Australian Army
01.2001 - 01.2008
- Ability to load, drive and maintain all Vehicles owned by the Army
- To operator and control Army owned surface vehicles including: Landrover 110 – 4 X 4 and 6 X 6 variants, Mercedes Benz G Wagon – 4 X 4 and 6 X 6 variants, Mercedes Benz Unimog – 4 X 4 Medium Rigid truck variants
- Plan and deliver the required personnel, stores and equipment
- Provide combat support through distribution process utilising road, rail, air and sea transportation
- Operating the Army fleet of landing craft and amphibious vehicles
- Operator material handling equipment
- Operator equipment fitted to a vehicle such as vehicle mounted cranes and winches
- Conduct non-technical inspections and operator servicing of a vehicle and or assist tradesmen with the repair of that vehicle when required
- The ability to work effectively within a team.
Education
Bachelor of Health Sciences - Psychology
Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC11.2025
Bachelor of Physiotherapy -
Federation University
01.2025
Bachelor of Exercise & Sport Science -
Federation University, Churchill
01.2020
Bendigo Senior Secondary College -
Bendigo
01.2000
Skills
- Leadership Qualities
- Interpersonal Skills
- Self-Motivated
- Excellent Work Ethic
- Time management
- A good eye for detail
- Ability to train people
- Able to follow instructions
- Intrapersonal Skills
- Analytical skills
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- PowerPoint
- One Drive
- Google Docs
- Mac OZ
- Windows XP
- Physical Rehabilitation Assistance
- Data Entry and Record Keeping
- Therapeutic Techniques Application
- Organizational Abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Medical Terminology Proficiency
- First Aid and CPR Knowledge
- Patient Confidentiality Practices
- Patient Assessment Abilities
- Stress Management Techniques
- Empathy and Compassion
- Patient Care Coordination
- Attention to Detail
- Self-Motivation and Initiative
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Problem Solving Capabilities
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Cultural Competency Awareness
- Health Education
- Injury Prevention
- Patient Relations
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Assessments
- Time Management
- Emotional and Social Support
- Calm Under Stress
References
- Nicole Tienray, Allied Health Unit Manager, Latrobe Regional Hospital, 0437 764472, NTierney@lrh.com.au
- Joel Draper, Assistant Store Manager, Woolworths, 0417 748 194
- Shaun Guy. Population Health. Karratha Health Campus. 08 91447777
Hobbies and Interests
- Watching & playing AFL
- Senior AFL umpiring
- Traveling
- Soccer
- Health & Wellbeing
- Physiotherapy
- Learning
- Self-improvement
- Music
Timeline
Allied Health Assistant
Latrobe Regional Hospital
01.2021 - 01.2022
Head Sports Trainer
Ellinbank Football Club
01.2021 - 01.2022
Duty Manager / Facility leader– Sport and Leisure
Latrobe City Council
01.2021 - 01.2022
Community Street Soccer Program Coordinator
The Big Issue
03.2019 - 04.2020
Produce Manager / Produce 2Ic
Woolworths
01.2015 - 01.2020
Duty Manager / Assistant Hotel Manager
Toga Hospitality (Vibe Savoy)
01.2009 - 01.2013
Driver
Australian Army
01.2001 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Health Sciences - Psychology
Deakin University
Bachelor of Physiotherapy -
Federation University
Bachelor of Exercise & Sport Science -
Federation University, Churchill
Bendigo Senior Secondary College -
Bendigo
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