Georgina Seward
Broken Hill,NSW
Summary
High-performing professional with substantial experience developing and implementing safety and health programs. Creates safety protocols, conducts hazard assessments and provides education. Strong knowledge of regulations and committed to promoting industrial hygiene and environmental and public health.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surveillance Officer
Far West Public Health Unit
11.2021 - Current
- Management of infectious disease notifications and associated databases as well as other specialised surveillance systems, Response to notifications or outbreaks of infectious disease, Analysis and interpretation of infectious disease data and information, Provision of technical and professional advice to health care workers and members of the public, Response as appropriate to non-infectious disease notifications and clusters, made to the Public Health Unit, Participation in public health emergency responses as required and directed
- Worked closely with government agencies to ensure timely reporting of communicable diseases according to established guidelines.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive public health solutions for disease outbreaks.
- Monitored disease outbreaks in real-time by establishing effective surveillance systems and tracking key indicators.
- Maintained data, reporting and quality assurance standards throughout investigations.
- Collected and organized data for weekly case summaries.
- Surveilled notifiable infection conditions and outbreaks in Far West NSW region.
HSE& ER Graduate
CBH RESOURCES – Rasp Mine, Broken Hill Operations
12.2020 - 11.2021
- Assist with the development, implementation, review and continuous improvement of the company’s Safety Management System and supporting documentation,
- Undertake and assist with health surveillance and hygiene monitoring requirements
- Facilitate injury management and return to work requirements for injured workers,
- Assist with the development and implementation of applicable Principal Control Plans and Principal Hazard Management Plans, Conduct regular inspections of the site facilities, plant and machinery and tasks being performed to assist with maintaining high levels of safety across site,
- When required assist with the facilitation of risk assessments and the change management process, Facilitate and/or assist with incident investigations and ICAM’s.
- Assist with the continuous improvement of the company’s fatal risk and critical control management program, Assist and provide support to all departments regarding health, safety, environmental and training matters (depending on the area of study at the time),
- Perform the role of Emergency Services Officers (ESO’s) and relieve if required, Planning and facilitating of site emergency response exercises and mock evacuations,
- Maintaining the INX InControl Safety Management and action tracking system, Assist with development and delivery of applicable training to site personnel,
- Developing internal and external reports as required for various stakeholders,
- Carry out health, safety and environmental inspections, Undertake monitoring of site dust, water and noise levels through sample collection and review of results post analysis
ENIRONMENTAL TECHNICAL OFFICER
CBH RESOURCES – Rasp Mine, Broken Hill Operations
05.2018 - 12.2020
- Developed, implemented, and facilitated the occupational hygiene monitoring program at Broken Hill operations for both surface and underground operations, Contributed to the compliance with Broken Hill Operations Environmental Protection License which involves monitoring maintaining and calibrating environmental equipment around site and around Broken Hill
Project Officer
Broken Hill Environmental Lead Program
07.2016 - 05.2018
- Analyzed data from various sources to identify trends in environmental health issues (Lead) within the community of Broken Hill and developed targeted interventions as needed.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective environmental health strategies to mitigate lead exposure
- Conducted air quality assessments for industrial facilities, ensuring adherence to emission control requirements.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to plan, execute, and evaluate successful health promotion campaigns.
- Enhanced community health by developing and implementing effective health promotion programs.
- Improved public awareness of available resources through the creation and distribution of informative materials.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
RFDS
02.2008 - 05.2015
- Participated in planned and unplanned maintenance of Royal Flying Doctor Service (Southeastern Section) Fleet of B200 King-airs
- Assisted licensed engineers in aircraft retrievals and break downs in rural and remote locations
- Interpreted maintenance manuals and parts manuals to assist in making the fleet serviceable and ready to fly to any emergency retrieval.
- Coordinated closely with other departments such as planning or engineering teams to ensure smooth workflow during major projects or routine checks.
- Reduced downtime for aircraft by effectively troubleshooting and resolving mechanical issues in a timely manner.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health
University of Tasmania
08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health
Western Sydney University
11.2021
No Degree - Environmental Health Disaster Management
Environmental Health Australia
06.2021
No Degree - Occupational Health And Industrial Hygiene
Australian Institue of Occupational Hygiene
01.2019
Skills
- Excellent communicator
- Detail Driven
- Business acumen
- Fast learner
- Highly Organized
- Proficient at computers
- Regulatory Compliance
- Problem solver
- Team work
- Influence and negotiate
- Think and problem solve
- Communicates effectively
Certification
- 100 small things leadership training
- Senior First Aid
- Basic Principles of Occupational Hygiene
- Underground search and rescue training BG4
- Environmental Health Disaster management
- Conduct local Risk Control
- Drug and Alcohol Screening
- Field Facilitation of Risk Management
- Microsoft 365 Advanced user
- Writing Well at Work
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Customer service training
- Trim EDRMS advanced training
Timeline
Surveillance Officer
Far West Public Health Unit
11.2021 - Current
HSE& ER Graduate
CBH RESOURCES – Rasp Mine, Broken Hill Operations
12.2020 - 11.2021
ENIRONMENTAL TECHNICAL OFFICER
CBH RESOURCES – Rasp Mine, Broken Hill Operations
05.2018 - 12.2020
Project Officer
Broken Hill Environmental Lead Program
07.2016 - 05.2018
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
RFDS
02.2008 - 05.2015
Master of Science - Public Health
University of Tasmania
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health
Western Sydney University
No Degree - Environmental Health Disaster Management
Environmental Health Australia
No Degree - Occupational Health And Industrial Hygiene
Australian Institue of Occupational Hygiene
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