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DustyLee Nicholson

KELMSCOTT,WA

Summary

Accomplished expert in mining operations and Indigenous advocacy, with a solid history of ensuring safety and compliance for successful project outcomes. Strong strategic advisor known for problem-solving and decision-making skills, delivering actionable solutions to enhance business performance. Experienced in mentoring diverse groups, promoting leadership development, and improving interpersonal skills. Committed to driving organizational success through effective communication and strategic insights.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Mine Water Management Operator - Dewatering

Rio Tinto
09.2023 - 04.2025
  • Follow isolation procedures, AHS procedures and Pit Permit Rules.
  • Installation and removal of dewatering infrastructure such as pipe works and generators.
  • Operation of mobile earth moving machinery such as Excavators, Forklifts, Loaders, Tilt Tray Trucks and Cranes.
  • Install valves and air filters.
  • Assist with service of generators and changing out oil and fuel filters.
  • Monitor bore water levels and generators.
  • Assist maintainers with install and removal of bore pumps, and polywelding pipes.
  • Maintain clean and tidy area of work and keeping lay down yard tidy.

Labourer (various Roles)

DRAKE Industries & North Central Catchment Management Authority
01.2020 - 12.2023
  • Executed various tasks for contractors under Drake Industries, including fencing and data collection for environmental health.
  • Conducted seed collection for revegetation of native plants and built exclusion pods to assess endangered species growth.
  • Performed general outdoor labor, including shoveling, heavy load transport, and tree planting in extreme weather conditions.
  • Collaborated with archaeologists and environmental scientists to survey cultural sites and collect relevant data.
  • Analyzed the impact of historical and environmental factors on cultural areas to implement protective measures.
  • Provided cultural support to participants collaborating with Traditional Owners of Barapa Barapa and Wemba-Wemba clans.
  • Surveyed waterways to assess aquatic flora and fauna, including turtles, fish species, mussels, and water quality.
  • Monitored water health to inform steps for quality improvement with input from Traditional Owners.

Service Attendant / Housekeeping

Sodexo – IFM Services Pty Ltd
03.2023 - 08.2023
  • Clean showers, toilets, floors, lockers and walls.
  • Ensure shampoo, handwash, paper towels, toilet paper, towels and bathmats in transit bathrooms and transit lounge are replenished.
  • Dust, sweep, mop and use cleaning equipment such as T2 machine, motor scrubber and i-mop according to the task that required that particular machine.
  • Clean offices and large public areas such as Locker rooms, Transit Lounge and Pre start room, empty bins and discard waste appropriately.
  • Restock items such as coffee, tea, milk, sugar and other items for the use of staff and residents.
  • Complete additional tasks as requested by Supervisor such as assisting utilities staff when needed.
  • Provide assistance to Housekeeping staff with their duties such as room cleans for residents departing or arriving, making beds, vacuuming, sweeping, and cleaning bathrooms and toilets and providing bathroom towel packs.
  • Identify hazards, report maintenance requests and conduct safety checks before tasks, high priority on OH & S in every aspect of the role.

Production Worker

Australia Eatwell
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Working in fast paced environment on a turntable and conveyor belt system packing products into packaging, then packing into boxes ensuring that the right packaging and labels for each product is correct.
  • Double checking that correct dates and package seals are accurate.
  • Changing films and labels on machines.
  • Washing down of machines, cleaning floors and dispose of wastes appropriately.
  • Using semi electric walkie stacker forklift to move stacked pallets in and out of cool rooms.
  • Ensure that fridge temperatures and temperatures of products are correct.
  • Check gas levels for packages ensuring that they are at the right levels.
  • Recording data into computers at intervals of 15min, 30min and Hourly for each product as required.
  • Stacking products on pallets manually for certain products.

Koorie Education Worker

Catherine McAuley College Bendigo - Catholic Education Office Sandhurst
03.2019 - 05.2020
  • Working with key stake holders to further provide and be able to develop the implementation of programs that will benefit the encouragement of Indigenous student’s academic levels, self-esteem and identity as Australian Aboriginals.
  • Advocating on behalf of students, expressing students concerns and interests on what they would like to have included in their schools in regards to Indigenous perspectives being taught in specific classes, and students being able to take part in educational activities outside of school that have a cultural element yet also have a positive and encouraging academic outcome for students.
  • Advocating parent concerns and interests regarding their children’s education by ensuring their opinion is heard, such as schools involvement in the celebration and acknowledgement of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people’s history and specific dates throughout the year.
  • When necessary, advise colleagues of cultural sensitivity and encourage a foundation of understanding cultural values in which colleagues are better equipped to build a positive relationship with parents and students on a more engaging and cultural and personal level.

Indigenous Engagement Mentor – Back To Work Project

Bendigo Kangan Institute TAFE
07.2017 - 12.2018
  • Identify Indigenous students and provide targeted support to address barriers to retention in the program and potential employment.
  • Develop and implement strategies for engaging Indigenous students.
  • Provide a combination of service options to facilitate a sustained pathway to employment or further study for students.
  • Ensure that all support/activities are delivered in a culturally sensitive and empathetic manner, and that all are provided in accordance with BKI policies and procedures.
  • Network, build partnerships and maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Engage appropriate external and internal support services to assist students in overcoming barriers to employment and education.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with Indigenous students and community stakeholders that provide a safe environment for students and teacher by providing access to the required support in overcoming barriers.
  • Provide support and guidance to Student and Teacher in culturally sensitive management of Indigenous peoples within a classroom setting and liaise with Teaching staff on a regular basis regarding the progress of students and how we can work together to provide the best outcome for students.

ICP (Indigenous Career Pathways) Mentor

Jobco Employment Services
09.2016 - 02.2017
  • Engage and maintain working relationships/networks with Indigenous communities and agencies, recognise and address any barriers to a successful transition to employment or further education.
  • Engage with and develop partnerships or strong working relationships with Employment Service Providers, training providers, Centrelink and other government service providers to assist in facilitating the successful transition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Participants into employment or further education.
  • Identifying issues that may impact upon an individual’s employment or training and provide structured mentoring support to each individual at work and during training, including more informal mentoring in the workplace, monitoring progress against competencies and organising and coordinating additional support as required.
  • Provide regular reports on the progress of traineeship participants which include an assessment of the individual’s level of development and the achievement of the requisite competencies so that employers can address any issues in the workplace.
  • Consulting with employers to determine the types of support, and how the support is to be developed and delivered and address emerging issues in conjunction with the employer.

Receptionist & Program Support Officer / Scholarships

Deakin University
01.2015 - 07.2016
  • Support students in all areas of their education including health and well-being.
  • Liaising with Academic staff, Student Support Services, Finance and Donor Scholarship Providers.
  • Manage promotion of Scholarships available for students, assist with application process and other key areas to ensure students are made aware of Scholarships available including any external Scholarships and reporting on outcomes.
  • Provide high level customer service/reception responses to enquiries/requests and program support to staff and residents, including after-hours incident response in liaison with Deakin University security.
  • Assist in the promotion and implementation of events/activities and programs associated with the development of a strong sense of residential community life.
  • Provide Reception and Administration support services at Kitjarra Student Residency/Study Centre at the Institute of Koorie Education.
  • High quality customer service to current and prospective students their families, elders and respected persons, University staff and external contractors.
  • Assist with management of accurate data entry and validation of the Accommodation and Travel database.
  • Assist with the development and circulation of information and publications to residents, families, wider University and prospective residents.

Koorie Education Worker

Parade College Bundoora/Preston - Catholic Education Office Melbourne
01.2011 - 01.2014
  • Cover northern metro region cluster of both secondary and primary schools and working across all levels from Prep to Year 12, working with key stake holders to further provide and be able to develop the implementation of programs that will benefit the encouragement of Indigenous student’s academic levels, and identity as Aboriginal Australians.
  • Advocating on behalf of students, expressing students concerns and interests on what they would like to have included in their schools in regards to Indigenous perspectives being taught in particular classes, and students being able to take part in educational activities outside of school that have a cultural element yet also have a positive and encouraging academic outcome for students.
  • Advocating parent concerns and interests regarding their children’s education and ensuring their opinion is heard such as schools involvement in the celebration and acknowledgement of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people’s history and specific dates throughout the year.
  • When necessary, advise colleagues of cultural sensitivity and encourage a foundation of understanding cultural values in which colleagues are better equipped to build a positive relationship with parents and students on a more engaging and cultural and personal level.

Koorie Education Worker

St Josephs College Ferntree Gully - Catholic Education Office Melbourne
03.2011 - 09.2011
  • Assisting students with their studies during class, and providing support and assistance with their reading, writing and mathematics skills.
  • Interviewing Prospective Homestay Guardians to ensure that they are culturally appropriate for particular students and are aware of the Cultural background and community students are coming from so that there is a smooth transition for the students to be able to settle into their new homes once they arrive.

Career Recruitment Officer

Aboriginal Employment Strategy
10.2010 - 03.2011
  • Working with career seekers evaluating their current skills and experiences to identify where a career seeker may need additional training and/or guidance to gain that desired career, and preparing them for re-entering the workforce, by setting up mock interviews, scheduling regular meetings with career seekers and monitor where they are with their search for a career.
  • Networking with key stake holders such as Indigenous organisations, job network providers, RTO’s, other training organisations, and businesses to establish, build and maintain a rapport that will benefit the transition of career seekers searching for and going into a career.
  • Process weekly KPI assessment to monitor targets and cold canvassing visits.

Bringing Them Home Worker/Aboriginal Health Worker

Swan Hill Aboriginal Health Service
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Manage inquiry process and undertake research to assist community members to access genealogy information and records, reunite member(s) with lost family, develop a professional network with relevant organisations, develop promotional material and community activities, maintain files and contribute to project reporting processes and transporting clients to and from medical appointments.

Koorie Student Support Officer

Payika College
01.2009 - 04.2009
  • Assisting students with studies during class, and providing support and assistance with reading, writing and math’s skills.
  • Assisting and supporting students in every aspect of their education to ensure they have the best opportunity for their future, Providing assistance with résumé’s and application writing for those students ready to enter the work force.

Administration /Job Placement Officer

Murray Mallee Training Co Ltd
01.2002 - 02.2007
  • Using EA3000 data base, refer jobseekers to positions, creating and updating résumé’s, assisting jobseekers with finding employment and entering into the work force, dealing with customer and employer enquiries, working with disengaged young people, scheduling appointments with jobseekers for Job Search Support, process monitoring visits, creating enrolment kits for assessors, working in NAC (New Apprenticeship Centre) entering data for incentive claims/payments to be processed and claimed, organise courses e.g. Forklift, RSA etc.
  • Update job folders/board, general administration, supervision of work experience students, and submission of jobseeker résumés.

Education

Load Restraint & Distribution -

Daysafe Training
01-2024

High Risk Licence - Forklift -

Work Safe
01-2021

Traffic Control & Traffic Management -

ACE Training
01-2021

Excavator Operations -

1 Stop Driving School
01-2021

Construction Induction (White Card) -

Work Safe
01-2020

Skills

  • Critical thinking, attention to detail, effective communication
  • Adaptability to sudden change
  • Data analysis
  • Forklift and excavator operations
  • Materials handling, load, and unloading
  • Safety compliance
  • Environmental assessment
  • Physical endurance in extreme weather
  • Team collaboration and autonomy
  • Indigenous advocacy and support

References

  • Natalie Moulden, Supervisor, Mine Water Management, Rio Tinto, 0448 359 900
  • Lisa Johnson, Leading Hand, SODEXO IFM Services Pty Ltd, 0484323815
  • Troy Firebrace, Aboriginal Education Officer, Catholic Education Office, 0451788140
  • Tharanga Peris, Emarald Care - Manager, 0408 473 623
  • Lynne O’Donnell, Head Chef - RSL Lifecare Merimbula, 0410 524 122
  • Lee-Anne Habel, Manager of Indigenous Education Centre, Bendigo Kangan Institute TAFE, 0435 967 257

Timeline

Mine Water Management Operator - Dewatering

Rio Tinto
09.2023 - 04.2025

Service Attendant / Housekeeping

Sodexo – IFM Services Pty Ltd
03.2023 - 08.2023

Production Worker

Australia Eatwell
10.2022 - 02.2023

Labourer (various Roles)

DRAKE Industries & North Central Catchment Management Authority
01.2020 - 12.2023

Koorie Education Worker

Catherine McAuley College Bendigo - Catholic Education Office Sandhurst
03.2019 - 05.2020

Indigenous Engagement Mentor – Back To Work Project

Bendigo Kangan Institute TAFE
07.2017 - 12.2018

ICP (Indigenous Career Pathways) Mentor

Jobco Employment Services
09.2016 - 02.2017

Receptionist & Program Support Officer / Scholarships

Deakin University
01.2015 - 07.2016

Koorie Education Worker

St Josephs College Ferntree Gully - Catholic Education Office Melbourne
03.2011 - 09.2011

Koorie Education Worker

Parade College Bundoora/Preston - Catholic Education Office Melbourne
01.2011 - 01.2014

Career Recruitment Officer

Aboriginal Employment Strategy
10.2010 - 03.2011

Koorie Student Support Officer

Payika College
01.2009 - 04.2009

Bringing Them Home Worker/Aboriginal Health Worker

Swan Hill Aboriginal Health Service
01.2008 - 01.2010

Administration /Job Placement Officer

Murray Mallee Training Co Ltd
01.2002 - 02.2007

Load Restraint & Distribution -

Daysafe Training

High Risk Licence - Forklift -

Work Safe

Traffic Control & Traffic Management -

ACE Training

Excavator Operations -

1 Stop Driving School

Construction Induction (White Card) -

Work Safe

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