JOY SHEN
Melbourne,Australia
Summary
Safety-driven professional with over a decade of experience in construction and joinery, including 2.5 years in WHS-integrated site and project management roles. Known for blending hands-on expertise with structured systems thinking to deliver safe, high-quality outcomes. Dedicated to instilling proactive safety culture, implementing risk controls, and promoting mental well-being strategies. Proven leader in large-scale project delivery, skilled in coordination, site safety, resource allocation, and stakeholder communication.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project / Site Manager & WHS Coordinator
Show Works Group
04.2023 - 03.2025
- Facilitated WHS briefings, toolbox talks, and incident response processes across multiple project sites
- Conducted daily safety inspections and implemented control measures for high-risk tasks and materials
- Coordinated onsite activity with production teams, ensuring project quality and WHS compliance under tight deadlines and public safety
- Supported mental health awareness on-site by introducing check-in tools and encouraging safety conversations
- Managed project delivery, coordinating stakeholders, contractors, and freight
- Implemented structured site safety systems from setup to pack-down, including equipment tagging, hazard controls, and high-risk work permits across multiple concurrent projects
- Acted as central point of contact for WHS communication between internal teams, subcontractors, and clients—ensuring aligned expectations, risk transparency, and safe delivery timelines
- Mentored team members to enhance skill sets and improve overall site efficiency.
Cabinet Maker / Site Install (WHS-Focused)
01.2017 - 01.2024
- Delivered residential and commercial joinery with WHS-compliant setup, PPE, and equipment use
- Interpreted technical drawings and adjusted workflows to ensure safe install environments
- Provided safety guidance and led by example to support junior workers on-site
- Collaborated with designers and builders to mitigate WHS risks related to materials, equipment, and site access
- Developed safety-first habits across joinery workshops and site installs
- Learned safe tool handling, risk assessment, and protective equipment use under supervision
- Participated in pre-start meetings and contributed to job safety analysis as part of daily routines
Freelance Designer / Furniture Maker
Self-employeed
03.2014 - 05.2017
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables.
- Developed innovative design concepts to enhance brand identity and user experience.
- Streamlined design processes, reducing turnaround time while maintaining quality standards.
- Presented design solutions to stakeholders, effectively communicating vision and rationale behind choices.
- Produced high-quality mockups for client approval during the iterative design process, saving time on revisions later down the line.
- Presented creative solutions to client challenges, resulting in high levels of client satisfaction and repeat business opportunities.
Education
Certificate IV - Work Health and Safety
Pinnacle Safety And Training
Melbourne, VIC01-2024
Diploma - Building and Construction
RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC 02.2021 - 11.2022
First Aid & CPR - HLTAID011
Life Saving First Aid
06.2025
Master of Arts - Furniture Design
Savannah College of Art And Design
Savannah GA, USABachelor of Science - industrial design
Da-Yah University
TaiwanSkills
- Hammertech, Office 365, Google Workspace
- Aconex, Mondaycom, Empower, Smartsheet, Deputy
- Familiar with Return to Work planning and injury recovery processes from direct experience with WorkCover
- Team leadership
- Problem-solving
- Quality assurance
- Environmental awareness
- Multitasking and organization
Accomplishments
- Led WHS onboarding and site inductions for 20-30+ team members on high-profile museum fit-outs, maintaining a zero-incident record
- Developed a site-wide fatigue monitoring and mental wellbeing check-in process ("Mental Take 5") used on multiple long-duration projects
- Enforced safety protocols for high-risk chemical use and work at height safety control, reducing respiratory-related complaints and ensuring compliance
- Conducted incident reviews and introduced upstream control measures, reducing manual handling-related risks among installers by 40%
- Delivered multiple dynamic-scale projects—Melbourne Museum, Busselton Jetty Centre, ANZ Gothic Bank Museum—within schedule and under strict WHS protocols
Areas of Expertise
- Workplace Health & Safety
- WHS Risk & Hazard Identification
- SWMS, Toolbox Talks, JSA Implementation
- Safety Compliance Monitoring (OHS Act&Regs, Code of Practice)
- Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
- Contractor Inductions & Subcontractor Management
- Fatigue & Stress Risk Prevention
- Safety Culture Development
- Site Safety Audits & Emergency Preparedness
- Project & Site Management
- Project Coordination & Site Leadership
- Installation & Fit-Out Oversight (Museum-Grade Standards)
- Workflow Management & Cross-Team Communication
- Resource Allocation & Timeline Planning
- Defect Management & Quality Assurance
- Dispatch & Logistics Coordination
Languages
Chinese
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Project / Site Manager & WHS Coordinator
Show Works Group
04.2023 - 03.2025
Diploma - Building and Construction
RMIT University
02.2021 - 11.2022
Cabinet Maker / Site Install (WHS-Focused)
01.2017 - 01.2024
Freelance Designer / Furniture Maker
Self-employeed
03.2014 - 05.2017
Certificate IV - Work Health and Safety
Pinnacle Safety And Training
First Aid & CPR - HLTAID011
Life Saving First Aid
Master of Arts - Furniture Design
Savannah College of Art And Design
Bachelor of Science - industrial design
Da-Yah University
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