Ian Short
Marlo,Australia
Summary
Hardworking and reliable employee with over 40 years of professional expertise within the building and civil industry( commercial and industrial).With expertise from TAFE sector and NDIS(Support work). I have played key roles in planning, organization and implementation/monitoring of varied projects across industry. I posses strong work ethics, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Rehabilitation Aide
Orbost Regional Hospital
Orbost, Victoria
07.2024 - Current
- Inspected the interior and exterior of buildings for any signs of damage or needed repair.
- Handled routine cosmetic updates such as painting walls and replacing outdated fixtures.
- Assisted in the installation, repair, and replacement of various components such as doors, windows, locks, plumbing fixtures, electrical wiring, wall coverings and flooring.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations related to malfunctioning equipment or safety hazards.
- Maintained grounds by mowing grass, trimming shrubs, removing debris, salting sidewalks.
- Responded to personnel queries and troubleshooting requests to provide repair services to improve operations.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs to ensure building systems are operating at peak efficiency.
- Completed basic carpentry tasks and installed shelves, hooks, and closet rods to meet customer needs.
- Ordered parts, supplies, or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
- Identified potential areas where improvements can be made in order to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
- Assembled furniture pieces according to instructions provided in order to make them ready for use.
- Performed range of motion exercises with patients to increase their flexibility and strength.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress and treatment plans.
- Monitored patient progress through observation and documentation.
- Instructed patients on proper use of medical equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers and canes.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by providing encouragement and emotional support to patients.
- Encouraged clients to participate in recreational activities to improve their social skills.
- Guided patients in passive ROM exercises and instructed movements to assist therapist.
- Educated on-site clients in therapeutic exercise equipment use and operation.
- Inspected physical therapy equipment for damage and arranged for repair.
- Answered questions from patients about proper form when performing exercise routines at home.
- Communicated with other physical therapy staff to discuss patient progress and potentially modify treatment.
- Communicated regularly with other members of the healthcare team regarding patient care needs.
Building Maintenance Worker
Self Employed
Portland, Bairnsdale, Orbost And Marlo, Victoria
02.2023 - 05.2024
- Performed routine maintenance by inspecting drives, motors or belts.
- Planned and laid out repair work using diagrams, drawings or schematic diagrams.
- Performed rough carpentry tasks such as cutting rafters or studs for framing houses and buildings.
- Installed drywall, flooring, and other building materials.
- Hung insulation material in attics or between wall studs.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms.
- Installed siding on homes or buildings according to specifications.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to tight deadlines.
- Installed kitchen cabinets, countertops, bathroom fixtures, appliances, and trimming.
- Inspected foundations, walls, floors, doors, windows, roofing, and tiling to ensure they meet code standards.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols.
- Constructed quality structures to meet prescribed time schedules and budgets.
Carer
Engage and Grow
Bairnsdale, Victoria
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Performed household tasks such as laundry, cleaning, shopping, meal preparation.
- Provided companionship to reduce loneliness and isolation of elderly individuals.
- Assessed safety hazards in the environment and made necessary modifications.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills while interacting with clients, family members, physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Encouraged clients to participate in social activities within their community.
- Accompanied clients on outdoor activities when necessary.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client's condition, progress notes.
- Transported clients to medical appointments and other errands.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality guidelines while handling sensitive information related to clients' health conditions or personal matters.
- Actively participated in team meetings regarding patient care planning or problem solving strategies.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Trainer & Assessing
TAFE, Innervate Solutions (Private RTO) & Government Sector
Bairnsdale, Sale, Lakes Entrance, Traralgon, Darwin and Queensland, Victoria
01.2008 - 11.2021
- Building and Construction, Civil Construction, Concreting, Rural Operations and RPL
- Adapted teaching methods according to the needs of individual learners or groups.
- Documented all training activities including attendance records, feedback forms, surveys.
- Developed and coordinated trainings to help individuals learn company policies and procedures and job tasks.
- Recommended changes or improvements in existing training processes as needed.
- Resolved any issues raised by participants during the training session in a timely manner.
- Provided feedback on employee performance based on observed results during training sessions.
- Developed practical training programs to impart knowledge and improve individual skill sets.
- Ensured compliance with established safety standards when conducting hands-on demonstrations or simulations.
- Notified stakeholders regarding behavioral concerns, attendance tracking and additional pertinent information relating to achievement of effective training.
- Participated in and attended meetings or seminars to obtain information for use in training programs.
Building & Civil Project Manager
ID Short Pty Ltd
Pomona, Gympie, Caloundra, Little Mountain, CoolumBeach, Taralgon, Bairsndale, Orbost And Marlo, Queensland And Victoria
01.2006 - 01.2017
- Varies building and civil projects, domestic and commercial
- New works and renovations
- Construction of multi-titled residential developments
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
- Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
- Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
- Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
- Made changes to project scope and cost and implemented most effective change management processes to keep project up-to-date.
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
OHS Advisor
Easternwell Mining
Toowoomba Queensland, QUEENSLAND
01.2011 - 01.2012
- OH&S inspections, planning and reporting across varied remote contraction sites
- Participated in industry forums or conferences related to Environmental Health and Safety topics for professional development purposes.
- Prepared reports of findings related to EHS activities including inspections, investigations, audits, or surveys.
- Reviewed existing processes, procedures periodically for effectiveness in meeting applicable regulations, standards.
- Conducted risk assessments and audits to identify potential hazards in the workplace.
- Investigated incidents and accidents to determine root causes and corrective actions needed.
- Promoted a culture of safety by encouraging employees to report unsafe conditions without fear of reprimand.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders on implementing new safety practices or procedures in the workplace.
- Trained new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors.
Maintenance & Civil Works Manager
Road Development & Construction Pty Ltd
East Gippsland, Victoria
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Planning, coordinating & supervising civil works
- Coordinating work
- Prioritise works on a daily basis
- Coordinating emergency response for accidents, floods, fires & storms
- Inspection of works
- Training employees
- Implement Traffic Management
- Monthly meeting with VIC Roads
- Resolved conflicts between employees in a professional manner.
- Developed and implemented quality control protocols to ensure production of high-quality products.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on machinery, equipment, and tools.
- Ensured that all workers adhered to health and safety guidelines at all times.
- Established safety procedures for the protection of workers from hazardous conditions.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
Building Projects. Civil & Assets Supervisor
East Gippsland Shire Council
Bairnsdale, Victoria
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Planning, co-ordination and supervision of works across multiple sites
- Implementation of maintenance programs
- Co-ordination and appointment of contractors & suppliers
- Instruction and supervision of contractors
- Utilities and energy management
- Statutory compliance & OHS
- Development of capital works programs & budgets
- Inspection and arranging maintenance within budget restraints
- Position related advice to communities and other key stakeholders
- Field/site inspections and decisions with limited referral
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
- Ensured compliance with workplace safety regulations by providing training sessions for all staff members.
- Tracked progress on projects and provided timely feedback to staff members.
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy of workflows.
Facilities Manager
Far East Gippsland Health & Support Services
Orbost
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Orbost Hospital
- Waratah Lodge Nursing Home
- Lochiel House – Respite Nursing Facility
- HACC (Home & Community Care) – service to private residences
- Inclusive of conceptual planning, liaison with relevant stakeholders, quotation processes, appointment and supervision of relevant contractors
- Budgetary planning and timeline scheduling was critical
- Major capital works including: New dental surgery & laboratory (approx
- 120,000)
- Commercial kitchen renovation incorporating new car-parking, lift & morgue – 1.5 mil
- Complete upgrade of fire services throughout hospital
- Total upgrade & revamp of landscaping to hospital grounds
- Renovation of nursing home rooms (20 room facility)
- General maintenance & repairs including: Structural, air-conditioning, phone systems, generators
- Gardening and cleaning sectors
- Fire emergency services, maintenance of fire panel & fire drills
- Routine safety inspection of each facility to comply with OH&S guidelines
- Hazardous substances management, policies, distribution and handling
- Critical maintenance & security systems
- Team leader across a broad section of staff
Education
First Aid - First Aid
VICTORIAN FIRST AID SERVICE
Bairnsdale, VIC06-2022
Disability Carer - Support Worker
NDIS
Bairnsdale, VIC05-2022
Traffic Control - Control Traffic And Implement Traffic Management
ACE TRAINING
Sale, VIC03-2019
Chains Saw - Fall Trees Manually
COVE TRAINING
Queensland07-2017
Construction Induction Card(White Card) - Occupational Health And Safety
WORK SAFE
Bairnsdale, VIC02-2015
Machinery Tickets - Civil Construction/ Excavator Operations.
COVE TRAINING
Melbourne, VIC01-2015
CERT V - Training And Assessment
TAFE, GIPPSLAND
Bairnsdale, VIC05-2011
CERT IV - Transport And Logistics(Motorbike Instructor)
TOP RIDER
Gold Coast, QLD07-2010
CERT III - Civil Construction
WODONGA, TAFE
Wodonga, VIC06-2009
CERT III - Carpentry
TAFE, GIPPSLAND
Bairnsdale, VIC01-1984
Skills
- Project and asset management
- Adherence to procedures and policies
- Thorough knowledge of building standards, legal issues and safety standards
- Extensive practical building experience within commercial and domestic sectors
- Thorough knowledge of the TAFE sector and working within multi-faceted educational environments
- Effective time management and logical decision-making ability
- OH&S qualified
- First-Aid and CPR
- Housekeeping Abilities
- Meal Preparation
- Observational Skills
- Physical Strength
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Behavioral Management
- Patient Companionship
- Documentation
- Relationship Building
- Building Upkeep
- Fixture Installation
- Tree Pruning
- Carpentry
- Scaffolding
- Fixtures
- Flooring Installation
- Painting
- Plumbing Repairs
- Special Education
- Student Motivation
- Subject Matter Expertise
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Teaching Strategies
- Alternative Learning Methods
- Group Instruction
- Interactive Learning
- Adaptive Learning
- Project-Based Learning
- Safety Monitoring
- Site Cleaning
- Worksite Safety
- Tool Management
- Supply Coordination
- Traffic Control
- Power Tool Operation
- Equipment Maintenance
- Window Installation
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Recordkeeping Abilities
References
- Paul Buckley, 0428746344, TAFE – Far North Queensland
- John Humphreys, 03 95550608/0414618473, Registered Builder
Timeline
Rehabilitation Aide
Orbost Regional Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Building Maintenance Worker
Self Employed
02.2023 - 05.2024
Carer
Engage and Grow
05.2022 - 01.2023
OHS Advisor
Easternwell Mining
01.2011 - 01.2012
Trainer & Assessing
TAFE, Innervate Solutions (Private RTO) & Government Sector
01.2008 - 11.2021
Building & Civil Project Manager
ID Short Pty Ltd
01.2006 - 01.2017
Maintenance & Civil Works Manager
Road Development & Construction Pty Ltd
01.2004 - 01.2006
Building Projects. Civil & Assets Supervisor
East Gippsland Shire Council
01.2003 - 01.2004
Facilities Manager
Far East Gippsland Health & Support Services
01.1999 - 01.2002
First Aid - First Aid
VICTORIAN FIRST AID SERVICE
Disability Carer - Support Worker
NDIS
Traffic Control - Control Traffic And Implement Traffic Management
ACE TRAINING
Chains Saw - Fall Trees Manually
COVE TRAINING
Construction Induction Card(White Card) - Occupational Health And Safety
WORK SAFE
Machinery Tickets - Civil Construction/ Excavator Operations.
COVE TRAINING
CERT V - Training And Assessment
TAFE, GIPPSLAND
CERT IV - Transport And Logistics(Motorbike Instructor)
TOP RIDER
CERT III - Civil Construction
WODONGA, TAFE
CERT III - Carpentry
TAFE, GIPPSLAND
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