Kay Davis
Marino,SA
Summary
Results-driven Manager and facilitator with an A+ degree, offering extensive expertise in Work Health and Safety (WHS), risk management, compliance, and leadership. Recognised for a conscientious and self-motivated approach, committed to delivering quality support and direction while fostering clear communication. Experienced in working within community settings with a focus on creating a positive work environment that prioritises fair decision-making. Adaptable to new challenges, possessing strong organisational and communication skills, dedicated to promoting a strong and positive safety culture.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Manager
Sustainable Infrastructure Systems
11.2024 - Current
- Develop and implement company procedures that reduce job site accidents.
- Develop and implement safety programs.
- Facilitate training for 75 employees including employees from disability agencies.
- Facilitate meetings with upper management and executives to discuss ways that safety could be improved.
- Facilitate occupational safety meetings and handle inquiries, questions and concerns in terms of training.
- Inspect job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and putting corrective measures immediately into effect.
- Identify accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Develop and implement safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
- Conduct safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Perform safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Research and devise new safety initiatives and strategies to improve safety performance.
- Monitor workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Provide new-employee and visitor health and safety orientations and onboarding.
- Develop materials for presentations.
- Educate employees on emergency response and safe work practices.
General Manager
Bicycle South Australia
11.2008 - 11.2024
- Fostered an environment with a commitment to wellbeing, improvement and a robust safety culture in a school and community setting.
- Used strong communication and listening skills providing strategic leadership with risk assessment, inspiring and leading by example.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Trained, coached and mentored staff in line with WH&S legislation and compliance.
- Identified and resolved unauthorised, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business and H&S requirements.
- Developed and maintained relationships with school staff, leadership, committees and caregivers.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Analysed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Developed school based and community education programs, ensuring alignment with needs and organisational objectives.
- Lead, motivated, trained and managed a large team of 40+ staff and volunteers, driving performance and maintaining high levels of engagement.
- Lead program evaluations and made adjustments to improve outcomes based on customer feedback and changing needs.
- Managed complex and sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion, ensuring customer satisfaction and conflict resolution.
Education
BA Degree (Hons.) - Education with English Studies
De Montfort University
De Montfort University UKSkills
- Leadership & communication
- Risk assessment & legislation knowledge
- Incident investigation
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Compliance & continuous improvement
- Problem solving & analytical thinking
- Mentorship & development
Timeline
Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Manager
Sustainable Infrastructure Systems
11.2024 - Current
General Manager
Bicycle South Australia
11.2008 - 11.2024
BA Degree (Hons.) - Education with English Studies
De Montfort University
Key Areas Of Expertise
- Compliance & Governance
- Understanding and applying Work, Health and Safety legislation
- Conducting risk assessments and management
- Developing and implementing safety polices and procedures
- Managing incident investigations and emergency procedures
- Strong but calm communication, leadership and interpersonal skills
- Staff training and program development
- Problem solving & analytical thinking skills
- Mentorship and consultation with stakeholders of all levels and ages
- Ability experience in fostering a safety-conscious school culture
References
Sustainable Infrastructure Systems
Chief Production Manager
Hunter Gardyne
0491192341
Bicycle SA
Former CEO
Christian Haag
0409950884
Founder and Director The Little White Chapel
Tania Densley
0412766410
Additional Qualifications and Licenses
- Australian Citizenship
- Cert IV in Training and Assessment
- Level IV Counselling and Mentoring Certificate
- Department of Human Services Safe Environments Registered Trainer
- DCSI Child-Related Employment Screening Certificate (WWCC)
- HLTAID003 Provide First Aid, including CPR
- HLTWHS005 Conduct Manual Tasks Safely
- National Criminal History Check Certificate
- Catholic Archdiocese Criminal History Certificate
- Reporting Abuse and Neglect Certificate (RRHAN-EC)
- CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations
- Security Agent License
- Full SA Drivers Licence - 0 demerit points (car owner with business insurance).