Joseph Morello
Mildura,VIC
Summary
Results-driven professional known for adaptability and a proactive approach, with a strong work ethic and excellent communication skills. Proven ability to quickly assimilate new information and apply it effectively within team environments. Committed to contributing to organizational success by supporting strategic objectives.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Grounds Coordinator/ HSR
Sunitafe
Mildura, VIC
08.2023 - Current
- The planning, design, development and implementation of all landscaping upgrades of Sunitafe grounds
- Care and maintenance of all existing gardens and turfed areas within tafe
- Prioritization and scheduling of all daily operations in relation to grounds maintenance
- Liaising with staff (teachers) and management regarding to requirements and expectations
- Provide daily ongoing supervision, direction and feedback to Parks and Gardens Trainee
- Reporting of any Work Health and Safety issues to management
- Development ongoing solutions to any WHS issues relating to my skillset and experience
- Health & Safety Rep within Sunitafe
- DWG site inspections
- Incident investigation
- Policy development
- Delivery of training to staff/students
Team Leader/ HSR
Mildura Cemetery Trust
Mildura
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Coordinate and supervise all operations within the two cemeteries with regards to relevant legislation, policies, procedures in accordance with CCAV and OHS guidelines
- Inspections of graves
- Ensuring all cemetery maintenance/landscaping is carried out in a timely and safe manner
- Ensuring all graves are correctly identified, prepared and backfilled in a timely and safe manner
- Advise and assist Stonemasons, Funeral Directors and the public with locating graves and plot inquiries using Cemetery records and Cemetery maps
- Liaise with administration over purchase and reservation of burial plots
- Liaise with the public in regard to interment options, procedures and relevant legislation
- Liaise with the public, cemetery team and Cemetery Trust Members with regards to complaints and issues concerning cemetery operations
- Co-ordinating all funerals are conducted as per relevant legislation as well as verifying paperwork has been correctly submitted
- Continuous expansion, development and beautification of the 2 cemeteries
- Presentation of ‘policy of the month’ to cemetery team members
- Manage and encourage staff training and development
- Induct new staff to plant, procedures and responsibilities
- Dealing with afterhours funeral bookings, plot selection, complaints, OH&S issues and inquiries
- Report to Executive officer regarding weekly operations, issues and ongoing developments
Plant Operator-Groundskeeper-HSR
Mildura Cemetery Trust
Mildura
03.2015 - 06.2018
- Gravedigging
- HSR
- Landscaping- garden maintenance
- Water system maintenance
- Dealing with members of the public
Asphalt crew team leader-plant operator-truck driver-HSR
GBM Consulting
08.2008 - 03.2015
- Asphalt level hand (asphalt paver operator)
- Bobcat-excavator-loader
- Heavy equipment transportation
- HSR
- Rapid plan traffic management
- Purchasing and inventory control along with customer sales, inquiries and support
Site Supervisor / Plant Operator /Truck Driver/HSR
Morello Earthmoving-Bridge garden supplies
Mildura, VIC
01.1989 - 08.2008
- Sales and service of plants/ landscaping products
- Maintaining native nursery
- Bobcat-excavator-backhoe-loader-crusher plant-rollers
- Watercarts-tippers-semi tippers-side tippers-drop deck semi
- Site management-plan interpretation
- Demolition
- Layer control and compaction
- Final trim and seal
- Surface and subsurface drainage
- Concrete paths, pads and crossovers
- Removal and replacement of curb and guttering
- MAJOR PROJECT INVOLVEMENT
- Mildura Courthouse
- Mildura Police Station
- Country Energy depot
- Lindemans Winery expansion
- Building the Education Revolution works
- Murray pines cemetery earthworks
Nightclub security
Sunraysia Security
12.1991 - 06.2006
- Static security
- Starbar nightclub
- O’malleys tavern
- Settlers club
- Gateway tavern
- Doms nightclub
- Sandbar (pub)
Education
VCE -
St Josephs’ College
01.1988
Primary education -
Sacred Heart
MilduraSkills
- Project management
- Maintenance management
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Landscaping
- Chemical application
- Project presentation
- Equipment maintenance
- Lawn maintenance
- Detail-oriented
- Inspecting completed work
- Managing work crews
- Landscaping and gardening
- Facility maintenance and repair
Accomplishments
- 2018 South Aus State Title Brazilian jiujitsu
- 2021 Australian National title Brazilian jiujitsu
- 2022 Australian National title Brazilian jiujitsu
- 2022 Vic State title Brazilian jiujitsu
- 2023 Mallee Sports Assembly Master Athlete of the Year.
Volunteering history
- Senior Coach, Three Colors Soccer Club, 1991-1997
- Senior Coach, Irymple Knights triple premiership, 1998-2000
- Team Manager, Mildura junior football club, 2014-2017
- Head Instructor, Zu-jitsu kids self defence school, 2015-2019
- Instructor, Mildura BJJ & Self Defence, 2017-current
Professiona lreferences
- Karen Milner, Strategic Asset Systems Coordinator, Mildura Rural City Council, Karen.milner@mildura.vic.gov.au, 0439619084
- Mark Halliday, Manager-Facilities Building & Property, Sunitafe, Mfa@ruralcareaustralia.com.au, 0458033017
- Kieran Kelly, Operations Manager, GBM Consulting, Kierankelly1969@gmail.com, 0402188827
References
- Tansley Hill, Manager, Justice Services Mallee-North Area, Department of Justice and Community Safety, 0350216100
- Elvira Iamarino, Managing Director, Sunraysia Funerals, 0351212312
Certificates
- Currently studying Cert IV WHS
- Currently Studying Cert IV Trainer & Assessor TAEDEL311 BSBCMM411 TAEPDD401
- Certificate III parks and gardens
- Certificate III civil construction
- Certificate III driving operations
- Car
- HC Truck
- Skid steer
- Excavator/backhoe
- Front end loader
- Forklift
- 5-day Managers and Supervisors OHS/HSR Training course
- White card
- Vic traffic control
- Equal opportunity awareness
- HR Corporate Induction
- OHS Corporate Induction
- Preventing Family Violence Training
- Disability / Environmental Awareness
- Equal opportunity & Workplace Behaviors
- Customer Service Awareness
- Handling difficult people, behaviors and situations
- Chemical user training
- Risk Assessment Training
- Fire Extinguisher Training
- Fire warden Training.
- Health & Safety Representative Refresher
- OHS Risk Assessment Training
- The Occasional Counsellor workshop.
- White Ribbon E-learning: Understanding men’s violence against women course
- First Steps: Key knowledge & skills for White Ribbon Ambassadors
Personal Information
- Number of Children: 2
- Date of Birth: 06/12/70
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Grounds Coordinator/ HSR
Sunitafe
08.2023 - Current
Team Leader/ HSR
Mildura Cemetery Trust
01.2018 - 01.2023
Plant Operator-Groundskeeper-HSR
Mildura Cemetery Trust
03.2015 - 06.2018
Asphalt crew team leader-plant operator-truck driver-HSR
GBM Consulting
08.2008 - 03.2015
Nightclub security
Sunraysia Security
12.1991 - 06.2006
Site Supervisor / Plant Operator /Truck Driver/HSR
Morello Earthmoving-Bridge garden supplies
01.1989 - 08.2008
VCE -
St Josephs’ College
Primary education -
Sacred Heart
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