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Overview
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KASEE WHATSON

Whitebridge

Summary

Through seeking new employment, I hope to work with a collaborative organisation where my skill set can be best utilised to support the long-term strategic plan and objectives of the organisation. I am seeking a role which will be challenging, engaging and in a high pace working environment. I have well developed communication and engagement skills and experience, which I have gained throughout my career but also academically. Key attributes include; being proactive, a good communicator, adaptable to changing workplace environments, confident, approachable, resilient and passionate. I am a hard worker and enjoy a challenge, which is why I am looking to further develop my skills and career whilst utilising my knowledge and experience.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Telstra
10.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement risk reduction measures, minimizing potential environmental incidents.
  • Assist employees and contractors in reporting incidents and ensuring hazards are made safe.
  • Lead comprehensive investigations into safety, security, well-being, and environmental incidents.
  • Develop and implement robust Safety, Security, and Well being (SSW) solutions that comply with legislative requirements and internal processes, fostering a safe and healthy workplace at Telstra.
  • Utilise strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders, advising and assisting in the implementation of strategic and best practice SSW initiatives.
  • Gather data and input to identify areas for team improvement.
  • Apply knowledge to identify, assess, and review information.
  • Use understanding of Health, Safety & Environment (HS&E) legislation and analytical thinking to support decision-making in resolving SSW issues and incidents, with guidance from experienced team members.
  • Monitor and report on the implementation and effectiveness of key internal controls and risk management of SSW initiatives across the business. Seek input from others to solve problems as needed.
  • Leverage extensive SSW knowledge to support business leaders in managing incident reporting and investigations. Engage with stakeholders to develop corrective actions within the business.
  • Collaborate authentically with the team and partner with business units to create educational, awareness, and communication strategies that promote a thorough understanding of SSW requirements.
  • Use my knowledge and experience to understand our regulatory obligations and identify when incidents, or hazards require notification.

Zero Harm Coordinator

Downer
01.2022 - 10.2022
  • Recommend changes to company culture to improve safety and meet changing demands.
  • Investigate accidents and hazardous incidents to determine cause and made recommendations for corrective action.
  • Conduct investigations into incidents and reported on findings.
  • Coach employees, managers and executives on effective safety policies.
  • Develop and review safety policies and procedures.
  • Review SWMS, SWI's.
  • Conduct safety audits and investigated plant quality issues.
  • Review written JSAs and permits for adherence to regulations.
  • Manage health and safety programs to align with industry standards.
  • Inspect worksites, practices and PPE for compliance with established safety standards.
  • Maintain compliance with relevant safety regulations and protocols.
  • Recognise, document and advised on removal of hazards.
  • Eliminate dangerous behaviours potentially impacting worker safety in a construction settings through careful analysis of data and process optimisation.
  • Collaborate with team members to achieve target results.
  • Use Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
  • Create spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
  • Demonstrate respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Attend daily pre-start and deliver tool-box sessions for intended workforce.
  • Liaise with external services, to better support the business and project.
  • Come up with innovative ways to increase productivity but maintain safety amongst site.
  • Encourage and role model safety culture.

SAFETY ADVISOR - SAFETY SYSTEMS

Bluestone Mines Joint Venture Pty Ltd
05.2021 - 12.2021
  • Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards
  • Maintained compliance with relevant safety regulations and protocols
  • Provide Safety System support and training to relevant staff and contractors
  • Moderate / quality control all site Incidents and Hazards
  • Follow and role model all safety procedures and policies
  • Conduct audits, reviews, and quality assurance activities – as requested
  • Support development of peers and team members through sharing of knowledge
  • Investigate and provide recommendations to department leaders in industry best practice for safety systems
  • Report all hazards, incidents or accidents either involved in or witnessed
  • Assume role of INX Administrator for site
  • Report on status of events and actions in Safety Management System
  • Provide INX training and support to all personnel on site
  • Assume administrative control of online induction process
  • Provide support to administration of Site Access System
  • Provide health and safety support to operation
  • Prepared relevant SRM documents in conformance with Safety Management System (SMS) order
  • Streamlined and directed occupational safety trend and current hazards analyses
  • Create and maintain Site Intranet documents, registers, and folders – SharePoint

FRONT OF HOUSE ADMIN/PRODUCTION ADMIN/STAND IN EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

WorkPac, Anglo American
06.2020 - 04.2021
  • Understand and work in line with all relevant Site Safety and Health Management systems
  • Process all site visitors and ensure all documentation is up to date and correct for SSE approval
  • Process leave forms and Uniform orders
  • Run weekly contractor reports for HR team and provide to relevant contracting teams for invoice purposes
  • Enter light vehicle odometer readings and defects into SAP
  • Book meeting rooms
  • Answer and direct phone calls
  • Order stationary through SAP (Winc and warehouse orders)
  • Archive and file all relevant documents
  • Print ID cards
  • General admin for four Superintendents, Mining manager and Commercial manager
  • Utalise Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Assist with and raise purchase requisitions
  • Assist with completing VAF's
  • Assist with completing Request for Contracts
  • Ensure invoices are paid correctly by cross-referencing data and the invoice
  • Assist Superintendents with tracking their annual Purchase Orders
  • Liaise with relevant parties to create meeting agendas and take minutes
  • Maintain good communication with Commercial team
  • Obtain quotes for superintendents and liaise with external providers and contractors
  • Provide support to Executive Assistant when required (delegated responsibilities)
  • Investigated topics and produced concise summaries use
  • Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets, and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team productivity
  • Gathered documents, data, and formulated analytics to prepare issues for discussion and reports for review.

FORSTER CARE CASEWORKER

Challenge Community Services
02.2018 - 05.2020
  • Provide a person centered approach and trauma informed care to supporting Carers, Children and Young people, birth families and other stakeholders
  • Utilise therapeutic crisis intervention training to support children and young people and educate carers on how to also utilise these skills to better support the children and young people in their care
  • Ensuring the safety and well-being is paramount for the child or young person
  • Following and understanding the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1198.
  • Completing all documentation required including; case plans, case plan reviews, case file
    notes, s.149 assessments, risk assessments, s.163 letters and any other relevant documentation
  • Completing monthly face-to-face home visits in the placement to ensure the child or young
    person is safe and receiving adequate care
  • Speak with carers about their requirements as a carer to ensure the child or young person is safe and feels heard
  • Ensure carers are following all restrictive practice policies for the child or young person in care
  • Encourage carers to complete their required training
  • Attend relevant school meetings to ensure the child or young person is receiving the support they needs
  • Attend relevant appointments with the child or young person and the carers
  • Participate in the on-call roster
  • Follow up on any outstanding documents or assessments for the child or young person
  • Advocate for the child if and when necessary
  • Identify the best permanency outcome for the child or young person and complete the relevant steps required to peruse this goal

Youth Employment Services

Advanced Personnel Management
02.2018 - 05.2018
  • Provided one-on-one career coaching sessions, enabling individuals to identify their strengths and develop achievable career goals.
  • Built strong relationships with employers in key industries, facilitating successful job placements for program participants.
  • Coordinated multi-disciplinary teams of service providers to address complex needs of at-risk youth populations more holistically.
  • Promoted professional development among staff members by providing regular training opportunities and sharing industry best practices.
  • Assist participants in job preparation and job search skills
  • Refer participants to relevant services
  • Help participants into relevant training
  • Confer with other organisations and stakeholders
  • Confer with potential employers
  • Meet all KPI’s and monthly targets
  • Work towards participants goals using a person centered approach

Youth Worker

Premier Youthworks
10.2017 - 01.2018
  • Established trusting relationships with young people through empathetic listening and genuine interest in their lives outside of program hours.
  • Promoted a safe, inclusive environment by establishing clear expectations and reinforcing positive behaviors among participants.
  • Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
  • Assist Young Person (YP) with all aspects of daily living skills
  • Provide care to YP by using unconditional positive regard, therapeutic crisis intervention and a person centered approach
  • Developing positive relationships with young people to effectively support them
  • Transport YP to school and other activities
  • Helping young people access basic necessities like food, shelter, and clothing
  • Role model positive behaviour and emotional regulation
  • Offering immediate assistance during emergencies and connecting young people with emergency services if needed.
  • Keeping detailed records of each young person’s progress and updating support plans as necessary
  • Coordinating with teachers, social workers, local authorities, and healthcare providers to offer comprehensive support
  • Representing young people’s interests and ensuring they get the resources and support they need
  • Assisting young people with issues related to school, work, relationships, homelessness, domestic violence, and mental health
  • Attend family visits with YP and their family members

Transition Consultant

Breakthru People Solutions
04.2016 - 04.2017
  • Marketing of clients to potential employees
  • Session Planning (life skills training, getting work ready, job search, numeracy, literacy, Work Health and Safety, Cooking)
  • Organising Industry Visits for the Clients
  • Keeping a detailed record of case notes for all participants
  • Attending and taking clients to appointments
  • Attending any relevant training
  • Working one on one with the client and in group sessions using a person centered approach to achieve their individual goals
  • Working with the client and their family to be ready for the National Disability Insurance
    Scheme (NDIS)
  • Working with clients and their families to implement clients NDIS plans
  • Reviewing clients goals to maintain client satisfaction
  • First Aid Officer

Education

Diploma of Work Health And Safety

College For Adult Learning
Online

Advanced Diploma of Science - Minor in Psychology

University of New England
Armidale, NSW
03.2022

HSC -

Taree High School
Taree, NSW
2012

Skills

  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Compassion
  • Organisation and Time management
  • Decision Making
  • Team-building
  • Problem-Solving
  • Self-Motivated

Certification

  • HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
  • HLTPAT005 Collect Specimens for drugs of abuse testing
  • AHCWRK202 Observe environmental work practices
  • CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

References

  • Dylan O'Hearn - Previously Incident Response Manager - 0488 003 605
  • David George - Current Incident Response Manager - 0419 496 829
  • Kirsty Doull - Previous Manager Case Work for Challenge Foster Care Tuggerah Mobile - 0404 441 521
  • John Skalij - Health and Safety Superintendent - 0434 269 500

Timeline

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Telstra
10.2022 - Current

Zero Harm Coordinator

Downer
01.2022 - 10.2022

SAFETY ADVISOR - SAFETY SYSTEMS

Bluestone Mines Joint Venture Pty Ltd
05.2021 - 12.2021

FRONT OF HOUSE ADMIN/PRODUCTION ADMIN/STAND IN EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

WorkPac, Anglo American
06.2020 - 04.2021

Youth Employment Services

Advanced Personnel Management
02.2018 - 05.2018

FORSTER CARE CASEWORKER

Challenge Community Services
02.2018 - 05.2020

Youth Worker

Premier Youthworks
10.2017 - 01.2018

Transition Consultant

Breakthru People Solutions
04.2016 - 04.2017

Diploma of Work Health And Safety

College For Adult Learning

Advanced Diploma of Science - Minor in Psychology

University of New England

HSC -

Taree High School

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