Highly motivated and experienced butcher, aviation operator, and trade assistant seeking career transition and new challenges with industry-leading employer.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trade Assistant/Power pole reinforcing
Downer group
Brisbane
08.2024 - Current
Power pole reinforcing
Daily vehicle pre-start checks
Operation of HR Truck and Trailer combination
Use of tractor, HIAB crane operation, jackhammer and Milwaukee power tools
Location of services through DBYD (Dial Before You Dig)
Set up and pack down of road signs and traffic management
FIFO & DIDO 10 days on 4 days off Swings
Filling out and completing JRA’s
Inspection of timber power poles for termites and voltage leaks
Potting holes and probing ground where Truss is to be installed
Visually inspecting poles
Working in rotating two man crews
Meeting and exceeding daily targets
Exierience working on the Western Power (WA), Powercor (VIC), Zinfra (VIC) and Essential Energy (NSW), Ergon and Energex Queensland networks
Reporting directly to Team leader and senior management
Safe practice of Heavy lifting and manual handling
Maintaining the highest level of safety training and standards
Coordinated logistics for utility service projects, ensuring timely equipment delivery and resource allocation.
Assisted in maintaining safety compliance by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential hazards.
Streamlined inventory management processes to enhance accuracy in tracking utility supplies and materials
Butcher/Customer Service
Morgans IGA
Gisborne, VIC
10.2020 - 01.2022
Responsible for training new staff, cutting meat with saws, completing the meat processing tasks, boning out the meat, and developing meat processing initiatives
Safely operate manual pallet jacks to move pallets when unloading trucks and loading fridges and freezers
Presentation and merchandising of stock to ensure it appeals to customers, restocking shelves daily with products ensuring these are placed in the correct location
Manually loading and unloading animal carcasses and boxes of 20kg+ daily, using correct manual handling techniques
Providing superior customer service to all customers, liaising with stakeholders and management to ensure the shopping experience is always positive and rewarding for all involved
Perform general cleaning duties such as wiping down registers benches, cleaning up spills displaying wet floor signs, mopping aisles etc., using commercial cleaning products in accordance with MSDS’s and manufacturer’s instructions
Safely cutting sides and quarters of meat into standard meat cuts, such as rumps, flanks, and shoulders, and removing internal fat, blood clots, bruises, and other matter for packing
Abiding by the company’s OH&S policies by wearing the correct PPE, following SOP’s and Hazard Identification and Reporting
Conducting daily pre-start checks on all the meat processing equipment, ensuring that they are functioning correctly, and reporting any defective equipment to senior management
Triathlon Coach
On Course Triathlon Coaching
VIC
06.2015 - 03.2021
Provided training direction, encouragement, motivation, and nutritional advice to prepare athletes for games, competitive events, or tours
Safely operate LVs to drive to and from the training sites, on various main roads to transport equipment and supplies to the training sites, driving to conditions and per VIC road rules
Undertake daily vehicle prestart inspections, ensuring that all vehicles remain in good working order, reporting any defective equipment immediately
Liaising with athletes and parents on specific care and training plans for each individual and reporting any concerns immediately
Promote a safe and inclusive environment for all participants in training and while away on trips with athletes
Improved team performance with effective athlete conditioning, adjusted coaching techniques based on strengths and weaknesses of athletes
Maintain strict compliance with company OH&S rules and regulations, including JHA’s, SWP’s, Hazard Identification and Reporting and promote a safe incident-free training environment
Customer Service Officer
Qantas
VIC
04.2000 - 03.2021
Performing daily equipment prestart inspections reporting any maintenance issues immediately, tagging out equipment where necessary
Provided the very best care and support to clients who required assistance with wheelchairs and ambulation, followed correct manual handling techniques when dealing with heavier clients
Communicate professionally with all clients while maintaining the highest level of client confidentiality, privacy and dignity, including liaising with stakeholders from various demographics and cultures
Participate in positive and professional aeronautical radio communications between checking crew and airside crew
Effectively implement airside and terminal operational, security and environmental systems, policies and procedures, ensuring aviation risks are managed in line with company and regulatory standards
Liaise in positive communication with clients, tenants, contractors, staff and key stakeholders
Maintain strict compliance with company safety policies and procedures, including SOP’s, attending daily safety meetings along with promoting a safe working environment
Ramp Operator
Qantas
VIC
10.1996 - 04.2000
Safely operate Light Vehicles, Forklifts, Mobile Stair Trucks, Golf Buggies and Medium Rigid Trucks airside, correctly using SIMOPS and adhering to all VIC airside road rules, regulations, speed restrictions, and signage
Conducted daily vehicle prestart and equipment inspections ensuring vehicle remained in good working order, reporting any maintenance issued immediately and tagging out if unsafe to operate
Carry out airside cleaning of aircraft, including wiping tables, seats and fixtures, sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping floors, cleaning kitchens and toilets and rubbish removal, using commercial cleaning products as per MSDS’s and manufacturer’s instructions
Ensured compliance with airside and terminal operational, security and environmental systems, policies and procedures, ensuring aviation risks were managed in line with company and regulatory standards
Liaised with management and stakeholders to ensure aircraft were turned over in time for client check-ins and arrivals
Participated in positive and professional aeronautical radio communications between base and pilots
Perform risk assessments ensuring work is performed under safe working conditions and within OHS construction safety standards and procedures, complied with site safety policies and procedures including JHA’s, SWP’s and Hazard Identification and Reporting
Oversaw the day to day airside operations ensuring they were completed safely, efficiently and in compliance with aerodrome and CASA standards
Education
High School Diploma -
Niddrie Technical School
Niddrie, Victoria
Skills
Industry awareness
Strong organization
Issue resolution
Company processes and procedures
Teamwork and collaboration
Task prioritization
Decision-making
Teamwork
Reliability
Certification
C Class Drivers Licence, Heavy Rigid Driving License
NSW Rural Fire Training
Traffic Control Qualification
LO Voltage First Aid Training
White Card
Police Clearance
Senior First Aid
LV First Aid
Advanced Manual Handling Training
Dangerous Goods by Air Awareness and Acceptance
Aerodrome Reporting Officer Certificate
Aeronautical Radio Certification
Food Handling Certificate
Fully Vaccinated Against Covid-19
Safety Inductions for Qantas
Powercor, Zinfra compliant (Victoria)
Western Power compliant (Western Australia)
Essential energy compliant (NSW)
Rural fire compliant (NSW)
High risk licence
Forklift licence
Dogman ticket
Accomplishments
19 time Ironman triathlon finisher .
13 time Australian representative overseas.
2 time Ironman World championship finisher.
2025 Kokoda track finisher.
7 time triathlon world championship coach.
Additional Information
References.
Chris Brown, Supervisor ,Downer,0419719450.
Matt Brown, supervisor, Osmose,0434219813.
Sean Buerckner, senior management Red Energy 0439689681.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Apr 1990 – Oct 1996 Coles, Melbourne, VIC Butchers apprenticeship.