Colin Hatfield
Gracemere,QLD
Summary
As a proud Darumbal man my personal and professional aspirations are to work both on my traditional native land and sea country and to work with QPWS to protect and conserve the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. I have been working with the CCMU in Rosslyn Bay since January 2021 and would like to continue the opportunity to develop and utilize my skills as a Ranger and Traditional Owner in conservation and protected area management.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
003 Ranger Indigenous Identified
Department Of Environment And Innovation
06.2023 - Current
- Conducted daily patrols of park boundaries and remote areas to monitor resource conditions, report violations, and maintain a visible presence for visitor safety.
- Enforced park rules and regulations fairly and consistently, educating visitors about responsible recreation practices when necessary.
- Operated and maintained vehicles, tools and equipment to perform enforcement, patrol, construction and maintenance duties.
- Maintained detailed records of daily activities, incidents, and observations as required by agency guidelines or specific job assignments.
- Collaborated with other rangers to develop effective patrol strategies, ensuring overall park safety and security.
Darumbal Placement Ranger (Marine Parks 003 equivalent)
Capricorn Coast Management Unit
01.2021 - Current
- Responsibilities: Natural Resource Management, Infrastructure Maintenance, Compliance, Program Support
Aviation Ground Crew
Virgin Australia Sydney Domestic
01.2011 - 06.2019
- Responsibilities: Load and unload baggage and freight, Maintain baggage conveyors, Refuel baggage loaders, Following baggage loading and unloading safety procedures, Safety of passengers, Safe lifting techniques, Baggage tug operator, Work within very tight timeframes and turnaround schedules
Lawn and Garden Maintenance: Ride-on Operator
Five Dock Mowers
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Responsibilities: Brush cutting, Ride on mower operator, Edging, hedging, Lawn maintenance of primary schools and secondary schools, Safe operation of machinery, Refueling procedures
Kitchenhand
Aboriginal Hostel Limited (AHL)
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Responsibilities: Kitchenhand, Cook, Catering breakfast, lunch and dinner, Food preparation, Following workplace health and safety regulations
Gardening and Slasher Operator
Darwin Bobcat Hire
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Responsibilities: Gardening, Council nature strips parks, Operations slasher on cricket, rugby league, schools and AFL ovals, Following safe work practices, Refueling machinery and following environmental regulations
Education
No Degree - Project Management
Community Business Program
Melbourne, VICSkills
- Good knowledge of natural and cultural resource values (particularly on Darumbal country)
- Good knowledge of infrastructure maintenance requirements (eg campgrounds)
- Good knowledge of protected area legislations relevant to the GBRWHA (eg Nature Conservation Act, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act) and Marine Parks compliance processes
- Communication and interpersonal skills: direct and friendly verbal communication, capable written communication (eg emails etc)
- Proactive: Able to preempt team needs to get the job done and work together to achieve outcomes
- Effective Time Management: Work within deadlines and anticipate required timeframes for tasks
- Working within a team and keeping team morale strong
- Attention to detail - ensuring work is done to the highest quality standard
- Able to work autonomously with limited direction
- Able to follow direction and contribute to team objectives
- Developing skills in computer and IT use
Workplace Training And Qualifications
- Chainsaw Level 1
- ACDC certificate
- Side x side operations
- Forklift
- Oil spill response
- Fire crew - Bush firefighting
- 4WD Driver training
- Coastal bird surveys
Key Qualifications
- Open driver's license (manual)
- Rural and remote first aid/ CPR
Maritime Qualifications And Skills
- Elements of Shipboard Safety
- Working towards Coxswain ticket (Task book currently being completed)
- 70+ logged sea days including working as General-Purpose Hand
- Good knowledge of deckhand duties including ropes, vessel cleaning and maintenance, vessel prestart checks and shutdowns, emergency drill procedures etc.
References
- Ben Cook (Substantive Supervisor), 0439987103
- Daniel Williams (Current Supervisor), 0415166870
Timeline
003 Ranger Indigenous Identified
Department Of Environment And Innovation
06.2023 - Current
Darumbal Placement Ranger (Marine Parks 003 equivalent)
Capricorn Coast Management Unit
01.2021 - Current
Aviation Ground Crew
Virgin Australia Sydney Domestic
01.2011 - 06.2019
Lawn and Garden Maintenance: Ride-on Operator
Five Dock Mowers
01.2010 - 01.2011
Kitchenhand
Aboriginal Hostel Limited (AHL)
01.2009 - 01.2010
Gardening and Slasher Operator
Darwin Bobcat Hire
01.2008 - 01.2009
No Degree - Project Management
Community Business Program
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