JOHN FOLAU
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Crew
Velseis Intergrated Seismic Technologies
Sumner Park, QLD
08.2024 - Current
- Ensured that all safety regulations were adhered to by line crew personnel at all times.
- Accomplished team objectives by effectively directing daily activities.
- Provided technical support and advice to line crew personnel regarding installation procedures and techniques.
Youth Care Worker
All Care Australia
Ipswich, QLD
01.2019 - 08.2024
- Provided crisis intervention services, including de-escalation techniques to ensure safety for all involved.
- Maintained accurate records of daily activities, progress notes, and incident reports.
- Transported youth to appointments or recreational activities as needed.
Detention Officer
Brisbane Youth Detention Centre
Brisbane, QLD
02.2019 - 06.2022
- Supervised inmates during recreational activities, providing guidance when needed.
- Monitored inmate behavior to ensure compliance with facility regulations and procedures.
- Conducted searches of cells for contraband items such as drugs, weapons or other prohibited materials.
- Provided support and assistance to fellow officers during emergency situations.
Rigger Helper
ADCON Constructions
Gold Coast, QLD
01.2015 - 12.2018
- Organized and maintained a clean work area, including tidying up tools and materials.
- Checked rigging equipment for safety and functionality.
- Assisted in the assembly and disassembly of rigging equipment.
- Inspected loads to ensure they were properly balanced prior to being lifted.
- Transported rigging equipment from one worksite to another using a company vehicle.
Security Officer
RNA Showgrounds
Brisbane, QLD
02.2013 - 01.2015
- Enforced access control measures in accordance with established procedures.
- Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
- Confirmed visitor identification prior to granting entry into the building.
- Responded to alarms and conducted investigations as required.
Education
High School Diploma -
MacGregor State High
BrisbaneSkills
- Workplace safety
- Task prioritization
- Chemical solutions
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Excellent communication
- Detail orientation
- Team collaboration
- Load securing
- Safety procedures
- Signal communication
- Equipment inspection
- Hazard identification
- Load calculation
- Tool management
- Fall protection
- Load balancing
- Weight distribution
- Vehicle transport
- Safe cleaning with chemicals
- Automotive detailing
- Pressure washing
- Transportation safety
- Load security
- Strong work ethic
- Logistics planning
- Vehicle inspection
- Safe driving practices
- Time management
- Route planning
- Dependable and reliable
- Heavy lifting
Certification
- Heavy Rigid Driver Licence - 070538924
- Construction White Card - Jan 2019
- Working with Children (Blue Card) - QLD GOV 1418310/3
- First Aid Certificate - 437373-2120926
Languages
English
Professional
Tongan
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Line Crew
Velseis Intergrated Seismic Technologies
08.2024 - Current
Detention Officer
Brisbane Youth Detention Centre
02.2019 - 06.2022
Youth Care Worker
All Care Australia
01.2019 - 08.2024
Rigger Helper
ADCON Constructions
01.2015 - 12.2018
Security Officer
RNA Showgrounds
02.2013 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
MacGregor State High
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