Graham Rae
Canberra,Australia
Summary
Hardworking Union Organiser bringing over 30 years of experience in Construction. Sitting at collective bargaining table to resolve conflicts and mediate discussions. Excellent oral and written communication, organisational and problem-solving skills. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Union Organiser
CFMEU
Canberra, ACT
04.2023 - Current
- Negotiated contracts with employers on behalf of unions or individual employees.
- Conducted outreach to union members and potential members to inform them of their rights under collective bargaining agreements.
- Provided guidance and support to union members regarding grievances or other issues related to their employment.
- Served as a liaison between union leadership and rank-and-file members by communicating information about meetings, actions taken by union leaders.
- Facilitated meetings between management and labor representatives during contract negotiations.
High Risk Trainer and Assessor
Canberra Institute of Technology
Canberra, ACT
11.2021 - 04.2023
- Trained Adults to achieve competency in a variety of High Risk competences. All aspects of Cranes, Scaffolding, Forklift, P&M Hoist, Dogging, Rigging,EWP.
- Trained apprentices to complete a range of courses such as, Working Safely at heights, Restricted heights Scaffold, Elevated work platform, Confined space.
- Prepared hard copy training materials, module summaries, videos and presentations.
- Provided support for trainers in order to ensure successful delivery of courses.
- Created and offered additional materials to enhance training.
- Obtained and organized manuals, guides and visual materials for development and training purposes.
- Identified areas where improvement is needed in order to help apprentices reach their goals.
Tower Crane Technician
RAR Cranes and Rigging
Canberra, NSW
07.2008 - 11.2021
- Responsible for the service and maintenance of Tower Cranes
- Crane Operator for Tower and Mobile cranes
- Workman and Rigger
- Responsible for mentoring recently qualified staff in all aspects of crane work
- Responsible for communicating with the engineer to ensure the correct installation of the crane base through to commissioning the crane
- Worked well independently and in a team to solve problems.
Service Manager
Tower Crane Services
12.2004 - 07.2008
- Leading Hand Rigger during crane erecting and dismantling jobs
- Organizing regular routine maintenance for customer cranes
- Pricing and procuring spare parts
- Crane driver, Workman and Rigger
- Responsible for carrying out repairs on crane breakdowns
- Training new staff in all aspects of crane work.
Self Employed
G Rae Plumbing Heating and Gas Services
Edinburgh, Lothian
08.1998 - 11.2004
- Managing my own small business ranging from house calls to large industrial work
- Working as a Qualified Plumber and Gas-Fitter for my business
- Liaising with customers and providing job quotes
- Managing staff and organizing materials for various jobs
- Responsible for payroll
- Planned and managed meetings and special events to support company efforts.
Apprentice Plumber
Rodger Builders Ltd
Earston, Borders
08.1994 - 06.1997
- Trained in all aspects of Plumbing and Gas-work
- Trained in all aspects of Roofing including Roof tiling, Slating, Sheet lead and Copper work
- Won apprentice of the year twice during my four years of studying
- Represented Dodger's College at National Skills Competition.
Education
CO- Open Mobile Crane Ticket
Canberra Institute of Technology
Canberra, ACT12-2023
Crystalline Silica Exposure
Creative Safety Initiatives
Canberra, ACT10-2023
Certificate IV in Training And Assessment -
Canberra Institute of Technology
Canberra, ACT12-2021
Workplace Impairment Training -
Creative Safety Initiatives
12.2016
Height Rescue Training -
SpanSet Australia Ltd
09.2016
C1- Slewing Mobile Crane /up to 100t -
Southern Training
08.2015
Certificate IV in Plumbing And Services / CPC40912 -
CIT Fyshwick
12.2014
Asbestos Awareness -
Creative Safety Initiatives
06.2014
Basic/Intermediate Rigging -
TAFE
Sydney, NSW07.2007
Work Safely at Heights -
SpanSet Australia Ltd
01.2007
Cert III in Small Mining Operations -
SpanSet Australia Ltd
01.2007
CT- Tower Crane -
TAFE
Sydney, NSW08.2006
DG- Dogging -
TAFE
Sydney, NSW06.2005
Occupational Health and Safety -
TAFE
Sydney, NSW02.2005
Skills
- Creativity
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Communication skills
- Excellent leadership and teamwork skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Active Listening
- Training Development
- Self Motivation
- Emotional Intelligence
Affiliations
- Manage local Under 18s Soccer Team.
- Camping with my children.
Timeline
Union Organiser
CFMEU
04.2023 - Current
High Risk Trainer and Assessor
Canberra Institute of Technology
11.2021 - 04.2023
Tower Crane Technician
RAR Cranes and Rigging
07.2008 - 11.2021
Service Manager
Tower Crane Services
12.2004 - 07.2008
Self Employed
G Rae Plumbing Heating and Gas Services
08.1998 - 11.2004
Apprentice Plumber
Rodger Builders Ltd
08.1994 - 06.1997
CO- Open Mobile Crane Ticket
Canberra Institute of Technology
Crystalline Silica Exposure
Creative Safety Initiatives
Certificate IV in Training And Assessment -
Canberra Institute of Technology
Workplace Impairment Training -
Creative Safety Initiatives
Height Rescue Training -
SpanSet Australia Ltd
C1- Slewing Mobile Crane /up to 100t -
Southern Training
Certificate IV in Plumbing And Services / CPC40912 -
CIT Fyshwick
Asbestos Awareness -
Creative Safety Initiatives
Basic/Intermediate Rigging -
TAFE
Work Safely at Heights -
SpanSet Australia Ltd
Cert III in Small Mining Operations -
SpanSet Australia Ltd
CT- Tower Crane -
TAFE
DG- Dogging -
TAFE
Occupational Health and Safety -
TAFE
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