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Hobbies and Interests
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Garth Grundy

Lara,Australia

Summary

Self-driven, resilient, and patient individual with strong communication skills. Possess a pleasant manner that instills trust and enables effective collaboration with individuals of diverse ages, backgrounds, and cultures. Currently serving as a supervisor in the Marlborough unit, which offers accommodation to individuals with intellectual disabilities. Also supervised youth units and the hospital and psychological needs unit. Provided relief shifts in various other units. Extensive training includes experience in the control room and previous qualifications in Baton, OC spray, and firearms. Completed palliative care, culturally aware palliative care training, and disability training. Distinguished myself from other supervisors by showcasing empathy and problem-solving skills in specialised units.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Supervisor

G4S Port Phillip Prison
04.2022 - Current
  • Provided ongoing support and leadership to correctional officers, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures to facilitate effective performance and a safe work environment
  • Executed weekly unit inspections
  • Conducted quarterly Occupational Health and Safety inspections of designated areas
  • Demonstrated the capability to address and resolve issues and disputes among individuals in our care with professionalism and respect
  • Identified and assisted staff in developing their skill sets
  • Exhibited adaptability to new environments and challenges that may arise
  • Skilled in conducting case management for individuals in our care, aiming to provide optimal opportunities for rehabilitation
  • Committed to upholding the code of conduct by maintaining integrity throughout daily operations
  • Demonstrated ability to respond to and control incidents in a professional and effective manner, ensuring the safety and security
  • Promoted acceptance of all cultures, ages, races, and sexual orientations among both staff and individuals in our care

Youth Coordinator Relief

G4S Port Phillip Prison
01.2022 - Current
  • Engage with youth offenders for welfare checks and additional support
  • Assisting youth offenders engage with prison services

Correctional Officer

G4S Port Phillip Prison
01.2018 - 04.2022
  • Worked collaboratively as part of a team to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and people in our care
  • Demonstrated effective communication skills both written and verbally
  • Mentored new staff through providing guidance on the best practices and procedures
  • Daily duties such as processing and maintaining forms, reports, daily logs, musters, completion of registers, compliance, case management
  • Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and inclusiveness
  • Enforcing rules and regulations, maintaining safety and security by conducting regular unit and cell inspections
  • Being able to identify and seize contraband/prohibited items for relevant reporting and documentation
  • Being vigilant and de escalating conflict in situations that may arise and providing intervention when required
  • Facilitated mental health and medical interventions for individuals in our care by connecting them with relevant resources and services available within the correctional facility

Owner/Operator

Hire A Hubby
10.2017 - 01.2018

Owner operator of a home maintenance business that encompassed a variety of home maintenance tasks. Skills involved being able to Self Manage, Problem Solve and customer service skills.

Customer Service Engineer

NCR AUSTRALIA
01.1992 - 10.2017

Computer service in a professional environment. Repairing various items from PC's, ATMs, Self checkouts and more. Involved computer hardware, software and networking.

Farm Hand

Armstrong construction
01.1990 - 01.1991

Education

Certificate III -

Correctional Practice
01.2020

Emergency Management Trained -

ECC
01.2022

Field Commander Trained -

PPP
05-2022

Disability Trained -

Specialized ID Unit Marlborough
01.2025

Offender Management -

SDO23
01.2025

Control Room Trained -

PPP

Level 2 First Aid & CPR -

Safety Corp
08.2023

Palliative Care Workshop Training -

PPP
01-2022

Culturally Responsive Palliative Care Workshop -

PPP
01-2024

IOA G4.8 -

PPP
01.2020

Fire Awareness & CABA Trained -

PPP
02-2020

Formations Trained -

PPP
03-2024

Advanced Certificate in Computer Field Service. -

Box Hill Institute of TAFE
Melbourne, VIC
12-1993

Basic Certificate in Electronics -

Box Hill Institute of TAFE
Melbourne, VIC
12-1991

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Adaptability Under Pressure
  • Effective Communication Skills
  • Effective Conflict Resolution
  • Analytical Problem Solving
  • Dedication to Compliance
  • Comprehensive Case Management
  • Proficient in Computer Applications
  • Youth engagement
  • Reliable Work Ethic
  • Emergency response
  • Team Leadership

Hobbies and Interests

  • Camping
  • Paddle boarding
  • Snorkeling
  • Archery

Timeline

Supervisor

G4S Port Phillip Prison
04.2022 - Current

Youth Coordinator Relief

G4S Port Phillip Prison
01.2022 - Current

Correctional Officer

G4S Port Phillip Prison
01.2018 - 04.2022

Owner/Operator

Hire A Hubby
10.2017 - 01.2018

Customer Service Engineer

NCR AUSTRALIA
01.1992 - 10.2017

Farm Hand

Armstrong construction
01.1990 - 01.1991

Certificate III -

Correctional Practice

Emergency Management Trained -

ECC

Field Commander Trained -

PPP

Disability Trained -

Specialized ID Unit Marlborough

Offender Management -

SDO23

Control Room Trained -

PPP

Level 2 First Aid & CPR -

Safety Corp

Palliative Care Workshop Training -

PPP

Culturally Responsive Palliative Care Workshop -

PPP

IOA G4.8 -

PPP

Fire Awareness & CABA Trained -

PPP

Formations Trained -

PPP

Advanced Certificate in Computer Field Service. -

Box Hill Institute of TAFE

Basic Certificate in Electronics -

Box Hill Institute of TAFE
Garth Grundy