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Darron Batties

Curlewis,Vic

Summary

24 years in the construction/OH&S industry with various major commercial and domestic builders including interstate work with knowledge of safety legislation in each state.

Being a long time National OH&S Manager has allowed me to lead a long and ongoing professional career with many skills and successes throughout.

The urge for continual improvement to safety fuels an ambition to continue this career further.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Director

Blitz Consultancy
01.2022 - Current
  • Construction site safety auditing travelling extensively throughout Victoria providing a full and comprehensive site safety audit for various clients.
  • Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.

OH&S Manager

Glenvill Homes
07.2019 - 12.2023
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Completed new OH&S Management system and plan
  • Interstate travel
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
  • Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
  • Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
  • Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
  • Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
  • Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations and legal requirements by implementing comprehensive policies and training programs for staff members.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.

National OH&S Manager

Simonds Homes
06.2006 - 06.2019
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
  • Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
  • Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations and legal requirements by implementing comprehensive policies and training programs for staff members.
  • Established robust risk mitigation strategies to safeguard against potential operational challenges or disruptions.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Interstate travel

OH&S Advisor

Vaughan Constructions
04.1998 - 09.2006
  • Built and maintained relationships with clients to provide ongoing support.
  • Facilitated communication and collaboration between departments to help business function smoothly.
  • Planned, developed, and implemented strategies to convey information with key decision makers.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry trends and regulations, ensuring accurate advice was provided to clients at all times.
  • Onsite inductions and site auditing
  • Incident Reporting
  • Assisted in the development of training materials for new advisors, improving overall team performance.
  • Produced detailed reports outlining key issues and proposed solutions.
  • Conducted workplace compliance training to reduce liability risks and operate effectively.

Education

Various

Diploma of Management - Business Management

Builders Academy
Melbourne, VIC
04.2005

Diploma OH&S - OH&S

Builders Academy
Melbourne, VIC
02.2005

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Microsoft proficient
  • Operations Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Safety Management and Implementation
  • Time Management
  • Performance Management
  • Staff Development
  • Policy Implementation
  • Performance Evaluations

References

Feel free to contact my references:


Paul Mennen........Senior Construction Manager........0400794204


Michael Gerolemou... People & Culture Manager and Director......0428348460



Timeline

Director

Blitz Consultancy
01.2022 - Current

OH&S Manager

Glenvill Homes
07.2019 - 12.2023

National OH&S Manager

Simonds Homes
06.2006 - 06.2019

OH&S Advisor

Vaughan Constructions
04.1998 - 09.2006

Various

Diploma of Management - Business Management

Builders Academy

Diploma OH&S - OH&S

Builders Academy

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