Grace Gilvear
Cobbitty,NSW
Summary
- Currently completing a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122).
- Holds Current Sydney Trains Safeworking Authorisations- Protection Officer Level 4 and Hand Signaller Level 2.
- Experience in managing a team of trainers and assessors as Competency and Certification Manager for the Network Maintenance Division within Sydney Trains.
- Skilled at building relationships with employees across all levels of an organization; effective stakeholder engagement.
- Strong interpersonal skills with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Works well in team settings and autonomously.
- Experienced Protection Officer well- versed in Network Rules & Procedures, Implementing Worksite Protection and Possession Management with over 7 years' experience. Regularly maintains currency of Safeworking Authorisations by working in the field.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting Competency & Certification Manager -NMD
Sydney Trains
03.2022 - Current
- Communicates with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate and manage all training and competency requirements of up to 1200 employees within Network Maintenance.
- Develops and maintains effective working relationships with a team of 7 Network Maintenance Trainers. Manages work injures, recruitment, HR, ER, disciplinary issues and performances.
- Prepares briefing notes to create and extend headcount.
- Compiles data from Equip Success Factors to prepare and manage eVMC weekly reports, weekly training progress reports and dashboards with recommendations and training strategies for Network Maintenance Senior Management.
- Instrumental in the planning and successful management of all Safeworking, Electrical, Signals and Track Recertifications for Network Maintenance- Including enrolments and room bookings.
- Participates in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Works closely with management teams to plan, develop and execute Competency and Learning Matrix, Training schedules, ESA Training demands.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Identifies issues, analyses information and provides solutions to problems.
Corridor Safety Officer (Substantive Role)- ICON
Sydney Trains
08.2019 - 03.2022
- Conducted reviews of Worksite Protection Plans and associated documentation; corrected errors and provided timely feedback and coaching in a time sensitive operational environment.
- Assumed a Critical Safety Communications role in briefing staff, contractors and third parties who access the rail corridor on any changes to Network Rules and Procedures, as well as the introduction of any new processes and equipment that may impact their role as a Protection Officer.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge and operational understanding of complex Network Rules and Procedures.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent Safety Critical communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement of self and others. Provided ongoing coaching to Protection Officers and recommendations of any corrective actions to planned worksite protection.
- Initiated and led working groups with various stakeholders to ensure continuous improvement of the Corridor Safety System.
- Conduct audio reviews and assessments of Safety Critical Communications of Protection Officers and provide constructive feedback.
- Communicated safety performance and progress to management and employees to provide up to date information.
- Reviewed and analyzed safety data and statistics to identify trends and areas requiring improvement.
- Conducted periodic compliance audits and reviews to identify areas of improvement.
Rail Safety Professional- Protection Officer
Multi- Civil And Rail Services
03.2016 - 08.2019
- Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Demonstrated a thorough understanding of Network Rules and Procedures when implementing Worksite Protection to ensure the safety of workers within the Rail Corridor.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines. Prioritise tasks to ensure the Local Possession Authority was granted and fulfilled in a timely manner.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced, high risk environment. Co-ordinated protection teams for the placement and removal of worksite protection required for the Local Possession Authority. Managed Worksites including Rail Traffic safely in accordance with Network Rules & Procedures.
- Conducted engaging and informative pre- work briefings to all Protection Officers and Workers. Utilised visual, auditory and kinesthetic methods to deliver Safety Critical instructions; and assessed understanding with the use of open- ended questioning.
- Interpreted various Safe-working documents including Network Rules and Procedures, Network Local Appendices (NLA), Constraint registers, Special Train Notices (STN), Chronological Train Listing (CTL), Possession Notes and Maps/Diagrams.
- Excellent use of Safety Critical Communication skills.
- Created daily reports and production summaries; identified issues and communicated data to various stakeholders.
- Worked well in team environments, providing support and guidance.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Primary Education
Australian Catholic University
Sydney, NSW2014
Higher School Certificate -
Good Samaritan Catholic College
Hoxton Park, NSW2009
Skills
- Protection Officer Level 4
- Hand Signaller Level 2
- TLIF0008- Apply Safety Critical Communications in the Rail Environment
- Time Management
- Organisation
- Communication
- Leadership
- Team Work
- Reporting and Data analysis - Equip Success Factors
- Microsoft Office and Teams
- General contracting professional
Timeline
Acting Competency & Certification Manager -NMD
Sydney Trains
03.2022 - Current
Corridor Safety Officer (Substantive Role)- ICON
Sydney Trains
08.2019 - 03.2022
Rail Safety Professional- Protection Officer
Multi- Civil And Rail Services
03.2016 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Education - Primary Education
Australian Catholic University
Higher School Certificate -
Good Samaritan Catholic College
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