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Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
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Kevin Fitzgerald

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Summary

  • Dynamic Heritage Advisor with De Grey Mining, skilled in stakeholder engagement and legislative compliance. Proven ability to foster cultural awareness and build strong relationships with Aboriginal communities. Expertise in heritage data management and risk mitigation, ensuring successful project outcomes while promoting adaptability and effective communication across teams

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Heritage Advisor

De Grey Mining
06.2024 - 12.2024
  • Heritage Survey Coordinator- Plan,schedule , and facilitate archaeological and ethnographic surveys in consultation with Traditional Owners, heritage service providers, and internal teams
  • Stakeholders Engagement - Build and maintain positive, culturally respectful relationships with Aboriginal Cooperations, Prescribed Body Corporates (PBCs), and Traditional Owner representatives to ensure collaborative heritage outcomes.
  • Legislative Compliance - Ensure all activities align with the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2021 (WA), Native Title agreements, and relevant heritage protection legislation.
  • Agreement Management - Support the negotiation, implementation, and compliance monitoring of Native Title, Indigenous Land Use Agreements (ILUAs), and Heritage Protection Agreements.
  • Heritage Data Management - Maintain accurate heritage registers, GIS mapping data, and records of heritage clearances, agreements, and obligation.
  • Internal Advisory - Provide guidance to exploration, mining and environmental teams on heritage risks, clearance requirements and compliance processes.
  • Reporting - Prepare heritage survey reports , compliance documentation, and management plans for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Capacity Building - Assist in delivering heritage awareness training to De Grey Mining employees and contractors to foster cultural competency across the organisation.
  • Risk and Issue Management - Identify, assess, and mitigate heritage - related risks to exploration and mining schedules.



Senior Heritage and Enviromental Officer

Kariyarra Aboriginal Corporation
01.2022 - 05.2024
  • Work as team member
  • Mobilise and Demobilise Heritage Surveys
  • Communicate with Anthropologists and Archaeologists
  • Support and Act in managers role
  • Consult with Traditional Owners on a regular basis
  • Arrange logistics around heritage surveys
  • Complete reports and time sheets for Heritage and monitoring work
  • Attend heritage meetings and other meetings and represent the organisation for the CEO when required
  • Advocate for Traditional Owners for Aboriginal Cultural protocols
  • Liaise with various departments
  • Expertise in maintaining compliance

Indigenous Support Officer

North Regional Tafe
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Education support for Aboriginal Students
  • Regional Travel to other TAFE throughout the Pilbara
  • Teamwork
  • Report writing
  • Counselling students
  • Mentoring suppiort

Pilbara Mental Health

WA Country Health Services
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Mental Health assessments
  • Support clients and families
  • Travel/services surrounding Remote communities
  • Attend staff briefings
  • Complete client case notes
  • Attend clients in Emergency departments of Hospitals
  • Advocate for clients
  • Home visits to clients and families
  • Client transport for medical appointments

Wheat Belt Mental Health Services

WA Menta Health Services
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Mental health assessments
  • Support clients and families
  • Travel/services surrounding communities
  • Attend staff briefings/debriefs
  • Complete clients case notes

J and R Training

J and R Training
01.2015 - 02.2015
  • Security work
  • Assisting 4 Wheel friving Training and Safety Traing

Supervisor and Operator

Fortescue Metals Group
01.2011 - 01.2014
  • Civil operator
  • In load Plant operator
  • Civil Supervisor
  • Out Load Plant Operator
  • Plant Operator and operate machinery
  • Commissioning of Plant equipment such as Stackers and Dumpers
  • Supervising and managing Staff
  • Daily tasks with civil and infrastructure
  • Mooring shipping movements

Project Officer

Warrak Maya Health Services
01.2011 - 03.2011
  • Working with young clients and families
  • Liaising with Wirraka Maya clinic and program staff to ensure a strong connection are established across all programs
  • development of new collaboration and partnerships within community
  • Positive relationship with Aboriginal Elders, families and communities

Education

No Degree - Diploma of Counselling

Mara Mooditj
Perth, WA
01-2023

Certificate IV Mental Health

Marra Mooditj
Perth, WA
01-2017

Skills

  • Cultural awareness
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Written Communication
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Time Management
  • Proficient in computer operation

Accomplishments

  • Passionate and culturally aware individual with proven track record in diverse environments, including Mining, Corrective services and Health industries.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal finesse refined throuh previous roles.
  • I am punctual and adaptable and have a strong desire to continually learn and grow, I work well as part of a team, while ensuring job stability and financial security
  • I am energetic, positive and committed to delivering results with unwavering focus and dedication

Certification

Certificate IV in Mental Health

Diploma Of Counselling

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Heritage Advisor

De Grey Mining
06.2024 - 12.2024

Senior Heritage and Enviromental Officer

Kariyarra Aboriginal Corporation
01.2022 - 05.2024

Indigenous Support Officer

North Regional Tafe
01.2021 - 01.2022

Pilbara Mental Health

WA Country Health Services
01.2019 - 01.2021

Wheat Belt Mental Health Services

WA Menta Health Services
01.2016 - 01.2018

J and R Training

J and R Training
01.2015 - 02.2015

Supervisor and Operator

Fortescue Metals Group
01.2011 - 01.2014

Project Officer

Warrak Maya Health Services
01.2011 - 03.2011

No Degree - Diploma of Counselling

Mara Mooditj

Certificate IV Mental Health

Marra Mooditj

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