Lauren Rymills

. Follow hazard reduction burn plans within time frames and prioritise efficiently to do so.

. Prepare areas identified for hazard reduction burns by means of major and minor plant use and hand tools.

. Safe operation of forklift within the depot and roads compound.

. Responding to fire/fire preparedness.

. Maintaining asset protection zones through use of minor and heavy plant.

. Servicing and maintaining Southern Ranges Branch fire equipment.

. Use initiative - upon noticing anything out of place or in need of repair/replacement - follow protocol tag out, report, repair/replace.

. Read, acknowledge and follow job safety analysis and briefs.

. Carry out pre operation safety inspections using plant assessor app on heavy plant and all equipment daily before use.

. Preparation of vehicles for changing work tasks and priorities.

. Packing vehicles with tools and equipment for hazard reduction operations.

. Packing vehicles with sufficient tools, equipment and supplies for multiple working days on remote trips and camping trips.

. Recording communications clearly and correctly between aerial operations and ground operations on fire grounds.

. Contributing to hazard reduction tasks including blacking out, lighting up, monitoring of fire behaviour, taking weather reports, communicating with ground staff, following directions and recording information, mopping up, marking up hazardous trees correctly with marking tape and spray paint.

. Using avenza maps to mark out high points, water points, hazardous trees and other points of interest on the map.

. Calculating and monitoring weather changes and marking on the maps with notes for expected ETA on weather changes.

. Calculating fire crews positions on map using grid references.

. Fabrication of parts needed for vehicle equipment - eg fabricating portable vices for cat 9's.

. Assisting in workshop activities such as welding, chainsaw sharpening/servicing, grinding etc. Carrying out depot maintenance.

. Working solo, managing self to achieve work targets in a timely fashion and to my best capability.

. Working safely on and around National Parks Vehicles including cat 9, MR truck, HR truck, positrack, Polaris 4WD, forklift.

. Ensure correct use of safety signage to exclude members of the public from the work site.

. Use of computer applications such as Camms, SAP, My Career, Outlook, Word, Google Drive, Company Portal etc.

. Use of Avenza Maps, Fires Near Me, plant assessor, QR codes (bulk fuel and safety inspections), Field Manager and Take 5 applications.

. Filling in vehicle running sheets and bulk fuel documents correctly and at the time of use.

. Read, acknowledge and follow job safety analysis and briefs.

. Operate minor plant such as brushcutters, chain saws, blowers, pole saws, ATV, 4WD, UTV

. Operate medium rigid vehicle transporting plant equipment and staff to various sites

. Continuous inspecting of equipment for wear and damage. Tag and reporting to supervisor if unable to repair.

. Communicate effectively and efficiently with staff using parks vhf radio/uhf radio, mobile phone and face to face with members of the public.

. Safe storage, transport, mixing and application of chemicals for the purpose of weed and veg control.

. Cultural and historic protection within the park. EG: Artefacts, scar trees, watering trees, significant sites, historic buildings.

. Reviewing and monitoring work previously done to assess effectiveness and adjust techniques in order to achieve/maintain the best outcomes.

. Safe operation of forklift within the depot and roads compound.

. Responding to fire/fire preparedness.

. Maintaining asset protection zones in the Alpine area through use of minor and heavy plant.

. Servicing and maintaining Southern Ranges Branch fire equipment.

. Use initiative - upon noticing anything out of place or in need of repair/replacement - follow protocol tag out, report, repair/replace.

. Carry out pre operation safety inspections using plant assessor app on heavy plant and all equipment daily before use.

. Preparation of vehicles for changing work tasks and priorities.

. Packing vehicles with sufficient tools, equipment and supplies for daily works programs.

. Using avenza maps to mark out high points, water points, hazardous trees and other points of interest on the map for daily tasks including weed spraying, track opening, fence repairs.

. Assisting in workshop activities such as welding, chainsaw sharpening/servicing, grinding etc. Carrying out depot maintenance.

. Working solo, managing self to achieve work targets in a timely fashion and to my best capability.

. Working safely on and around National Parks Vehicles including cat 9, MR truck, HR truck, positrack, Polaris 4WD, forklift.

. Ensure correct use of safety signage to exclude members of the public from the work site.

. Use of computer applications such as Camms, SAP, My Career, Outlook, Word, Google Drive, Company Portal etc.

. Use of Avenza Maps, Fires Near Me, plant assessor, QR codes (bulk fuel and safety inspections), Field Manager and Take 5 applications.

. Filling in vehicle running sheets and bulk fuel documents correctly and at the time of use.

. Read, acknowledge and follow job safety analysis and briefs.

. Operate minor plant such as brushcutters, chain saws, blowers, pole saws, ATV, 4WD, UTV

. Operate medium rigid vehicle transporting plant equipment and staff to various sites

. Continuous inspecting of equipment for wear and damage. Tag and reporting to supervisor if unable to repair.

. Communicate effectively and efficiently with staff using parks vhf radio/uhf radio, mobile phone and face to face with members of the public.

. Safe storage, transport, mixing and application of chemicals for the purpose of weed and veg control.

. Protection of habitat and eco systems.

. Reviewing and monitoring work previously done to assess effectiveness and adjust techniques in order to achieve/maintain the best outcomes.

. Weed spraying via the use of back pack sprayers and vehicle sprayers.

. Identify weeds and treat appropriately - Eg: pulling/ spraying/chipping.

. Maintenance and repair of huts.

. Workshop operations including welding, woodwork and furniture making.

. Maintenance and repairs of park assets including furniture, BBQs and toilets.

. Follow hazard reduction burn plans within time frames and prioritise efficiently to do so.

. Prepare areas identified for hazard reduction burns by means of major and minor plant use and hand tools.

. Safe operation of forklift within the depot and roads compound.

. Responding to fire/fire preparedness.

. Maintaining asset protection zones through use of minor and heavy plant.

. Servicing and maintaining Southern Ranges Branch fire equipment.

. Use initiative - upon noticing anything out of place or in need of repair/replacement - follow protocol tag out, report, repair/replace.

. Read, acknowledge and follow job safety analysis and briefs.

. Carry out pre operation safety inspections using plant assessor app on heavy plant and all equipment daily before use.

. Preparation of vehicles for changing work tasks and priorities.

. Packing vehicles with tools and equipment for hazard reduction operations.

. Packing vehicles with sufficient tools, equipment and supplies for multiple working days on remote trips and camping trips.

. Recording communications clearly and correctly between aerial operations and ground operations on fire grounds.

. Contributing to hazard reduction tasks including blacking out, lighting up, monitoring of fire behaviour, taking weather reports, communicating with ground staff, following directions and recording information, mopping up, marking up hazardous trees correctly with marking tape and spray paint.

. Using avenza maps to mark out high points, water points, hazardous trees and other points of interest on the map.

. Calculating and monitoring weather changes and marking on the maps with notes for expected ETA on weather changes.

. Calculating fire crews positions on map using grid references.

. Fabrication of parts needed for vehicle equipment - eg fabricating portable vices for cat 9's.

. Assisting in workshop activities such as welding, chainsaw sharpening/servicing, grinding etc. Carrying out depot maintenance.

. Working solo, managing self to achieve work targets in a timely fashion and to my best capability.

. Working safely on and around National Parks Vehicles including cat 9, MR truck, HR truck, positrack, Polaris 4WD, forklift.

. Ensure correct use of safety signage to exclude members of the public from the work site.

. Use of computer applications such as Camms, SAP, My Career, Outlook, Word, Google Drive, Company Portal etc.

. Use of Avenza Maps, Fires Near Me, plant assessor, QR codes (bulk fuel and safety inspections), Field Manager and Take 5 applications.

. Filling in vehicle running sheets and bulk fuel documents correctly and at the time of use.

. Read, acknowledge and follow job safety analysis and briefs.

. Operate minor plant such as brushcutters, chain saws, blowers, pole saws, ATV, 4WD, UTV

. Operate medium rigid vehicle transporting plant equipment and staff to various sites

. Continuous inspecting of equipment for wear and damage. Tag and reporting to supervisor if unable to repair.

. Communicate effectively and efficiently with staff using parks vhf radio/uhf radio, mobile phone and face to face with members of the public.

. Safe storage, transport, mixing and application of chemicals for the purpose of weed and veg control.

. Cultural and historic protection within the park. EG: Artefacts, historic buildings, significant sites, scar trees, watering trees.

. Protection of habitat and eco systems.

. Reviewing and monitoring work previously done to assess effectiveness and adjust techniques in order to achieve/maintain the best outcomes.

. Prepare vehicles for service runs with required equipment for cleaning and maintenance of park facilities.

. Preparation of vehicles for changing daily tasks - eg. road sign installation, foot bridge maintenance, veg clearing.

. Cleaning of communal barbecue facilities and area.

. Litter picking and blowing of picnic areas.

. Maintenance of park facilities such as toilet blocks, picnic tables, access bridges and walk ways etc.

. Installation of road signs as per RMS guidelines.

. Fabrication of parts needed for park signage by way of metal work and wood work.

. Weeding park beds and gardens.

. Maintenance of Aboriginal site - digging away sediment, exposing carvings, removal of sediment via mechanical means - bobcat and mechanical wheel barrow.

. Working solo, managing self to achieve work targets in a timely fashion and to my best capability.

. Working safely on and around National Parks Vehicles including boat, Bobcat and MR truck.

. Using safe crosscut chainsaw methods to remove dangerous trees within park picnic area.

. Operate minor plant such as brush cutter, chainsaw, blower, pole saws.

. Ensure correct use of safety signage to exclude members of the public from the work site.

. Communicate effectively and efficiently and work alongside other NPWS staff, council, other agencies (Aboriginal Lands Council,

"Friends Of" etc.) and stakeholders to complete tasks together.

. Use of computer applications such as Camms, SAP, My Career, Outlook, Word, Google Drive, Company Portal etc.

. Use of Avenza Maps, Fires Near Me, Field Manager and Take 5 applications.

. Operate minor plant such as brushcutters, pole saws, blowers, ride on mower with mulcher attachment.

. Operate heavy rigid vehicle, transporting heavy plant to various sites.

. Some experience operating Skid Steer.

. Operate medium rigid vehicle transporting equipment and staff to various sites

. Assisting in workshop activities such as welding, chainsaw sharpening/servicing, grinding etc. Carrying out depot maintenance.

. Continuous inspecting of equipment for wear and damage. Tag and reporting to supervisor if unable to repair.

. Take fuel moisture readings using Wiltronics Machine.

. Undertake work on asset protection zones to reduce fuels and fire danger to the community and assets.

. Prepare areas identified for hazard reduction burns by means of major and minor plant use and hand tools.

. Communicate effectively and efficiently with staff using parks vhf radio/mobile phone and face to face with members of the public.

. Act as a spotter for staff while operating plant.

. Ensure correct use of safety signage to exclude members of the public from the work site.

. Communicate effectively and efficiently and work alongside other NPWS staff, council, other agencies and stakeholders to complete tasks together.

. Use of computer applications such as Camms, SAP, My Career, Outlook, Word, Google Drive, Company Portal etc.

. Use of Avenza Maps, Fires Near Me and Take 5 applications.

. Communicate with other NPWS staff, external agencies (Fire and Rescue NSW, local councils, volunteer groups) and members of the public at Hazard Reduction Burns.

. Crew member duties on fire ground.

. Participated on the Bandicoot Survey at North Head 2021 . Skills included following maps to find traps in particular areas. Fill and set traps with new bait and bedding. Communicate with other NPWS staff and external staff (council) as well as members of the public with regards to the program. Identify areas where changes and/or improvements could be made for more efficient operations.