Kenneth Hawke
Redbank,QLD
Summary
I am currently a full-time Work, Health & Safety professional in search of a second job with late afternoon or evening hours. My Wife's family run a catering business and I have been introduced to the world of hospitality. I am a dedicated individual who will complete every task no matter how dull or small to the highest standard and with the utmost efficiency. I am flexible with the style of work whether it be FOH, BOH or dishwashing duties. I have excellent task prioritisation skills and complete duties as swiftly as possible. My career in WHS and past experience with the AFP and in Childcare has given me excellent customer service experience. I know how to deliver on expectations in varied and difficult situations. Thank you for your consideration of my resume and I look forward to hearing from you.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Work Health & Saftey Partner
University Of Southern Queensland
01.2024 - Current
- Liaising with relevant stakeholders to address Safety Compliance.
- Conducting audits and inspections of university campus sites.
- Fostering an atmosphere of continuous learning by leading seminars or workshops on relevant topics.
- Engaging with government bodies on behalf of the university as their lead WHS representative.
- Developing and implementing policy to improve safety outcomes.
- Writing and submitting reports to senior executive management.
- Navigating intense and dynamic safety situations by providing expert advice to senior stakeholders
Health, Safety & Wellbeing Partner
Catholic Education Canberra And Goulburn
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Ensured WHS legislation compliance, developed and implemented capabilities which produced real wellbeing and safety outcomes, and built on company policies to encourage a safe culture.
- Conducting ICAM incident investigations, performing audits on schools , coordinating return to work, liaising with the CECG insurer, and procurement of hazard prevention and injury management operating systems.
- Fulfilled daily organisational and administrative tasks, from managing calendars, coordinating meeting times, and logging all injuries, incidents, and hazards.
- Proved my strong initiative and systematic approach to work which allows me to perform my duties exceptionally well with little supervision
HESQ Officer
Wodens Civil Contractors
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Conducted thorough investigations of accidents, pinpointing root causes and implementing preventive measures to minimize future occurrences.
- Reduced incident rates through effective risk assessments and hazard identification processes.
- Reviewed facility designs and layouts to ensure optimal safety features were incorporated during construction phases.
- Facilitated open lines of communication between employees and management regarding safety concerns or suggestions for improvement.
Federal Police Recruit
Australian Federal Police
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Developed excellent time management and prioritisation skills, which allowed me to complete all my duties in a timely manner without compromising the quality of my work.
- Gained many skills including, evasive driver training, emergency first aid qualifications and taser and firearms qualifications.
- Underwent extensive communication and investigation training.
Care Coordinator - Second in Charge
Anglicare - Southern Cross Early Childhood School
04.2016 - 06.2021
- Enhanced the experience for the children and parents by prioritising organisation, consistency, and communication.
- Incident reporting for onsite incidents and to capture concerns from staff, parents, teachers and issues expressed by the children themselves.
- Other duties involved managing the learning program, creating risk assessments, and building rapport with the Children who attended the centre.
Farm Laborer
Turf The Lot
04.2013 - 02.2016
- Collaborated with coworkers to complete daily farm tasks efficiently and quickly.
- Operated farm equipment such as forklifts with extreme care and precision.
- Laid turf for clients at their personal homes and in public areas.
- Packed pallets of turf for transport.
Education
Certificate IV in Work, Health & Safety
Pinnacle Training
Silverwater, NSW09.2022
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
University of Canberra
Canberra, ACT12.2018
High School Certificate
Dubbo College Senior Campus
Dubbo, NSW12.2013
Skills
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills
- Proven efficiency, task prioritisation and strong work ethic
- Success in producing results in a fast paced and complex environment
- Driven, reliable and trustworthy employee
Certification
- Return to Work Coordinator - obtained 2023
- ICAM Lead Investigator - obtained 2023
- Fire Warden Training - obtained 2023
- NSW Working with Children Check - obtained 2023
- Certificate 4 in WHS– obtained 2022
- Test and Tag Training - completed 2021
- Senior First Aid Certificate – re-validated 2021
- Drug and Alcohol Testing course - obtained 2022
- Working with Vulnerable People ACT – obtained 2016
- Forklift training – completed in 2014
- Driver’s licence – obtained in 2013
Timeline
Work Health & Saftey Partner
University Of Southern Queensland
01.2024 - Current
Health, Safety & Wellbeing Partner
Catholic Education Canberra And Goulburn
03.2023 - 01.2024
HESQ Officer
Wodens Civil Contractors
09.2021 - 03.2023
Federal Police Recruit
Australian Federal Police
06.2021 - 09.2021
Care Coordinator - Second in Charge
Anglicare - Southern Cross Early Childhood School
04.2016 - 06.2021
Farm Laborer
Turf The Lot
04.2013 - 02.2016
Certificate IV in Work, Health & Safety
Pinnacle Training
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
University of Canberra
High School Certificate
Dubbo College Senior Campus
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