Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Craig Bray

Point Cook

Summary

Professional manager with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Proven ability to lead and develop teams, adapt to changing needs, and drive operational success. Skilled in strategic planning, performance management, and relationship building. Reliable and consistently deliver on organizational goals.

Team contributor with strong organisational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.

Detail-oriented individual with excellent communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with a focus on leading and supporting team objectives.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

District Manager, Western Melbourne

Parks Victoria
10.2017 - Current
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures as well as federal/state legislation
  • As part of the Regional Leadership team, establish clear aims and objective through contributions to Regional Action Plan,
  • Boosted employee morale by creating a positive work environment that encouraged teamwork, collaboration, and professional growth opportunities through culture and behaviour improvement program
  • Fostered an environment of open communication between teams across the district to share resources and knowledge / experience and problem-solving techniques.

District Manager, Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Ranges

Parks Victoria
04.2013 - 09.2017
  • Responsible for the management of up to 100 staff during peak times.
  • Responsible for the management of the Dandenong Ranges National Park, Yarra Ranges National Park, Bunyip State Park, Kurth Kiln regional Park, three Reservoir parks, National Rhododendron Gardens, William Ricketts Sanctuary and various other properties and reserves.
  • Leadership / Coaching / Mentoring role within the Aboriginal Staff group
  • Building and strengthening Parks Victoria’s relationships with Aboriginal Communities through involvement with the Aboriginal Leadership Team and its predecessors and Kareeta Yiramboi

District Manager, Waterways District

Parks Victoria
03.2012 - 04.2013
  • Successful delivery of various events including Moomba and New Years Eve fireworks

District Manager, Dandenong Ranges District

Parks Victoria
08.2006 - 02.2012
  • Improved staff performance management, developed generic Job Behaviours, disciplinary action and dismissal procedures implemented
  • Improved understanding and individual accountability regarding OH&S and Equal Opportunity
  • Implementation of Fatigue Management Procedures within the Dandenong Ranges District

Ranger in Charge You Yangs Regional Park

Parks Victoria
04.2000 - 08.2006
  • Amalgamation of You Yangs and Serendip work centres
  • Forests (You Yangs Regional Park) Regulations 2003 and Set Asides
  • Setting of long term management directions for the You Yangs Regional Park through the development of three documents;
  • Community engagement and involvement in the development of the three documents mentioned above and consultation during implementation (ongoing).
  • Established frameworks for management of recreational activities at the You Yangs Regional Park including; mountain bike riding, horse riding, rock climbing / abseiling, orienteering, day visitor facilities.
  • Boneseed and Bridal Creeper Control Strategy
  • Archaeological Survey You Yangs Regional Park
  • Recreation Plan You Yangs Regional Park

Ranger, Organ Pipes National Park / Grasslands Unit and Brisbane Ranges National Park

Parks Victoria
09.1992 - 04.2000

Education

Bachelor - Park Management, Major in Management

Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC
01.2005

Skills

  • Victorian Drivers Licence
  • Training and coaching
  • Operations management
  • Staff development
  • Team development
  • Financial management
  • Action plans
  • Decision-making
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Team building practices
  • Team leadership
  • Staff management
  • Conflict management
  • Leadership development
  • Workforce development
  • Budget management
  • Operations oversight

Accomplishments

·Gardens SDS, You Yangs Rec Plan, various Park Management Plans, Rec Framework Bunyip, Kokoda, Bird feeding, LFS3

PV’s role with Aboriginal Heritage, community relationships, employment and training programs

·As the most senior Aboriginal staff member in PV I have provided strong leadership and direction to the organisation with regard to Aboriginal Heritage through coaching and mentoring Aboriginal staff and developing non Aboriginal staff’s understanding of Aboriginal culture.

Certification

Cert 4

Timeline

District Manager, Western Melbourne

Parks Victoria
10.2017 - Current

District Manager, Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Ranges

Parks Victoria
04.2013 - 09.2017

District Manager, Waterways District

Parks Victoria
03.2012 - 04.2013

District Manager, Dandenong Ranges District

Parks Victoria
08.2006 - 02.2012

Ranger in Charge You Yangs Regional Park

Parks Victoria
04.2000 - 08.2006

Ranger, Organ Pipes National Park / Grasslands Unit and Brisbane Ranges National Park

Parks Victoria
09.1992 - 04.2000

Bachelor - Park Management, Major in Management

Deakin University

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