Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
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Gerrick Weedon

High Wycombe,WA

Summary

Strong leadership in mentoring youth and advocating for community needs. Committed to working in a team environment and taking on new challenges to help me further my career aspirations.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Heritage Surveying

Rio Tinto
Gudai Darri Mine Site , WA
05.2025 - 08.2025
  • Conducted field surveys and collected data for diverse project scopes.
  • Identified and analyzed artifacts to support geological assessments.
  • Developed cultural protocols to guide all parties in heritage projects.
  • Monitored and reviewed ongoing projects to ensure compliance with standards.

Peer Educator Mentor

Alive and Kicking
Derby , WA
01.2024 - 12.2024

Mentored youth in setting and achieving personal goals as a positive role model.

Engaged with young individuals facing life challenges and advocated for their needs.

Assisted in community consultations to promote holistic education on wellbeing and suicide prevention.

Collaborated with health and education professionals to develop culturally relevant treatment programs.

Drill and Blast Operator

FMG
Cloud Break, WA
06.2023 - 05.2024
  • Demonstrated visible safety leadership by consistently modeling safe behaviors and embodying Fortescue values.
  • Updated safe work instructions to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Established and maintained safe systems of work for drill and blast operations.
  • Ensured compliance with WA Dangerous Goods Safety Act during handling and storage of explosives.
  • Participated proactively in Occupational Health and Safety initiatives across Drill & Blast Operations.

ATAS Trainee Fixed Plant Operator

Rio Tinto
West Angleas, WA
12.2020 - 04.2021
  • Maintained optimal condition of fixed plants through routine inspections.
    Committed to fostering a safe work environment among team members.
    Carried out basic fault finding and diagnostic procedures effectively.
    Contributed to daily targets by collaborating within a team framework.
    Executed regular activities to ensure reliability of operational assets.
    Assisted with manual handling related to maintenance and inspections.
    Monitored equipment performance while identifying areas for improvement.
    Operated stacker for efficient stockpile management and loaded trains accordingly.

Senior Programs Facilitator

Corrective Services
Derby , WA
12.2019 - 06.2020
  • Delivered culturally specific programs to Aboriginal offenders in metropolitan and regional facilities.
  • Reported on individual progress and outcomes related to program participation.
  • Collaborated with clinical staff to develop culturally valid programs.
  • Facilitated cultural awareness training for non-Aboriginal staff within directorate.
  • Engaged with stakeholders to assess program needs and objectives.
  • Partnered with development staff to implement programmatic changes and enhancements.
  • Established relationships with local stakeholders to maintain program relevance and effectiveness.

Clontarf Operation Officer

Clontarf Foundation
Derby , WA
01.2017 - 11.2019
  • Supported students in meeting attendance, retention, and completion targets.
  • Modeled and articulated expected behaviors within school environment.
  • Conducted engaging training sessions aligned with mission statement.

Education

Graduated Year 12 -

Clontarf Aboriginal College
Perth, WA
01-2008

Skills

  • Understanding mining operations safety standards
  • Effective communication skills
  • Team oriented
  • Strong mentoring abilities
  • Quality time management skills enable one to work efficiently on time

Affiliations

  • fishing/hunting
  • Sports/ Football/ Basketball
  • Camping 4WD
  • Fitness gym, runs/walks

Accomplishments

  • AFL professional Football drafted 2009-2012
  • Longest Serving Captain for the Derby Tigers Football Club for 5 years.
  • Naidoc male 2019

Certification

  • 2015 - Certificate IV Training and Assessment
  • 2011 - Certificate II in Mentoring
  • 2013 - Diploma in Management
  • 2013 - Diploma in Business
  • C Class driver license
  • HR Driver's license

Timeline

Heritage Surveying

Rio Tinto
05.2025 - 08.2025

Peer Educator Mentor

Alive and Kicking
01.2024 - 12.2024

Drill and Blast Operator

FMG
06.2023 - 05.2024

ATAS Trainee Fixed Plant Operator

Rio Tinto
12.2020 - 04.2021

Senior Programs Facilitator

Corrective Services
12.2019 - 06.2020

Clontarf Operation Officer

Clontarf Foundation
01.2017 - 11.2019

Graduated Year 12 -

Clontarf Aboriginal College
Gerrick Weedon