LAYSIA SNIDER
Summary
Motivated and positive team member with strong communication skills and a commitment to high-quality work. Experienced in fast-paced environments where safety, teamwork, and attention to detail are essential. Confident in decision making, problem solving, and planning tasks to meet deadlines. Proud of my Indigenous background, I bring strong interpersonal, cultural awareness, and interpretation skills when working with colleagues, management, clients, and community stakeholders. Known for being reliable, proactive, and adaptable across a range of industries including support work, construction, hospitality, reception, education support, housekeeping & managing a football team.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Worker
Empowering Connections & Support Services (ECSS)
07.2025 - 12.2025
- Supported participants to build independence and daily living skills
- Assisted with community access, appointments, and social engagement
- Followed individual support plans and maintained accurate documentation
- Ensured participant safety, wellbeing, and dignity at all times
- Communicated effectively with families, coordinators, and team members
Construction Traineeship
Australian Training Works
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Completed 1 month of training and White Card program
- 8-week placement with Proform Tops installing kitchen cabinets
- Used cabinet-making tools including drills, electric saws, and air guns
- Followed workplace safety procedures and quality standards
Receptionist & Catering
Gr8motive
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Answered incoming calls and provided customer service
- Restocked office inventory and organised meetings
- Engaged with the wider team to support daily operations
- Coordinated catering for meetings, ensuring timely delivery
Teacher's Aide
Hopevale CYAAA Campus
01.2013 - 01.2013
- Supported new students transitioning into school routines
- Assisted children with special needs
- Helped deliver classroom lessons and activities
- Prepared classrooms between lessons
- Filed worksheets and report cards daily
- Monitored playground areas and supported student wellbeing
Housekeeping
Novotel Cairns
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Performed cleaning duties including sweeping, mopping, dusting, and polishing
- Ensured rooms met hotel cleanliness standards
- Changed and washed linen, made beds, and restocked amenities
- Emptied rubbish and recycling bins
- Assisted guests when required
Education
Certificate III - Hospitality Operations
Vocational Training Australia
Certificate I - Construction & White Card
Australian Training Works
Certificate I - Aboriginal
Torres Strait Islander Education & Vocational Access | TNQ TAFE
Certificate I - Access Education – General Studies
TNQ TAFE
Console/Retail Operations Program - undefined
Minnicon and Burke
Room Attendant Course - undefined
Max.com
Year 9 - undefined
Cairns State High School
Skills
- Confident using Microsoft Office and performing accurate data entry
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Experience in support work, hospitality, reception, and cleaning
- Ability to multitask and work in fast-paced environments
- Strong planning and organisational abilities
- Able to work autonomously or as part of a team
- Reliable, punctual, and committed to meeting deadlines
CUST
Classification: Confidential
Timeline
Support Worker
Empowering Connections & Support Services (ECSS)
07.2025 - 12.2025
Construction Traineeship
Australian Training Works
11.2023 - 03.2024
Receptionist & Catering
Gr8motive
01.2023 - 03.2023
Teacher's Aide
Hopevale CYAAA Campus
01.2013 - 01.2013
Housekeeping
Novotel Cairns
01.2003 - 01.2005
Year 9 - undefined
Cairns State High School
Room Attendant Course - undefined
Max.com
Console/Retail Operations Program - undefined
Minnicon and Burke
Certificate I - Access Education – General Studies
TNQ TAFE
Certificate I - Aboriginal
Torres Strait Islander Education & Vocational Access | TNQ TAFE
Certificate I - Construction & White Card
Australian Training Works
Certificate III - Hospitality Operations
Vocational Training Australia