Lazarus Gallagher
Gillen,Australia
Summary
Dynamic Project Officer with proven expertise in logistics coordination and stakeholder engagement at the Central Land Council. Successfully facilitated community meetings, enhancing participation and support for Traditional Owners. Skilled in budget administration and reporting procedures, driving effective project outcomes while fostering strong relationships across diverse groups.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Officer, Minerals & Energy, Mining Officer
Central Land Council
10.2022 - 04.2024
- Plan, organize and provide support at meetings facilitated by the minerals & Energy section, including supporting Traditional Owners (TO) and constituents to participate effectively.
- Contribute to the effective administrative and operation of the Minerals & Energy Section in accordance with CLC policies and procedures.
- Liaise with the Regional Services section to organize logistics and catering for community meetings and work area clearance, among others. This may include coordinating the transportation of TOs and constituents, care & use of camping and related equipment, provision of meals and other task as directed.
- Work with the MEOs to ensure dissemination of notifications to communities for work relating to the Minerals & Energy Section. Proactively engage with constituents to find out whether they will attend specific meetings, and coordinate any transport or purchase orders required.
- Establish and maintain effective reporting procedures including email, a regional work calendar, work plan, a work diary and using the eDIS document management system.
- Support the MEOs to budget for, and administer payments relating to, CLC meetings for the assigned region. This includes preparing cost estimates for meeting, preparing cost statements for recovery of costs from companies, arranging sundry payments for TOs, rasing purchase orders & processing invoices.
- Establish good working relationship with other operational sections within the CLC.
- Other duties that are safe, legal, logical and responsible while being within limits of employee’s skill, competence and training consistent with the classification structure.
Regional Service Officer
Central Land Council
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Effective administration of Regional Services offices and coordination of CLC’s activities within specified regions.
- Organise and attend meetings on behalf of the CLC, including support for Traditional Owners and constituents in attending meetings including transport, care and use of camping and equipment, provision of meals and other tasks.
- Work closely with other CLC staff to organize and facilitate meetings in the region.
- Maintaining effective relationships and supporting CLC delegates.
- Liaise with local government department representatives and other agencies on issues relevant to Aboriginal people and the management of their land.
- Discreetly monitoring the region for potential disquiet, regularly keeping the Manager, Regional Services informed and participating in CLC dispute resolution procedures.
Aboriginal Caseworker, Commit Program
Central Australian Aboriginal Congress
09.2020 - 09.2022
- Provides cultural brokerage and case management supports to Commit Program clients through culturally safe, trauma-informed and person-centered strategies that promotes individual wellbeing, participation, skills development and community integration.
- Work with clients to reduce harms associated with misuse of alcohol and other drugs (AOD), mental ill health or family violence as well as eliminate or reduce the risks of offending, court orders breaches and recidivism.
- Provides insight and cultural input in the development of care plans, utilizing other SEWB, Congress health care services and other community stakeholders.
- Assist with client transport, outreach, home visits, group work planning and community liaison to link clients and their families with community services.
- Work with clients to explore opportunities for work, study, safe recreational or volunteer opportunities within their local communities.
- Provides support to SEWB team members with translating in multiple Aboriginal languages, including Warlpiri, Pitjantjatjara, Yankuntjatjara and Luritja.
Aboriginal Trainee Trade Asst
Social External Relations Granites Mines
06.2018 - 04.2018
- Working in the Processing Mill area alongside other tradesmen to learn various skills, including plumbers, electricians, carpenters, boiler makers, scaffolders.
Yapa Crew/ Labourer
Green Glass Consulting
Alice Springs
06.2016 - 05.2016
- Company Overview: Alice Springs
- Labouring
- General maintenance
- Weed control
- Fencing
- Road work
- Sacred sites maintenance
- Bore maintenance
- Alice Springs
Plant Operator
Alice Springs Waste Management Facility
Alice Springs
10.2015 - 05.2016
- Operating water cart truck
- Operate Hook truck
- Empty big skip bins
- Assisting managing Recycle areas
Trade Assistant
Hardy Fencing
Alice Springs
11.2014 - 06.2015
- Company Overview: Alice Springs
- Installing fences
- Boiler making
- Alice Springs
Labourer/ Plant Operator
McDowell Group
09.2013 - 06.2014
- Company Overview: Merenie Oil & Gas Industry LTM
- Digging trenches
- Trade assisting
- Merenie Oil & Gas Industry LTM
Plant Operator
Ostojic Group
Darwin
06.2012 - 01.2013
- Company Overview: Darwin
- Front end loader operations
- Traffic controller duties
- Labourer
- Darwin
Plant Operator
Downer EDI Pty Ltd
Alice Springs
09.2011 - 02.2012
- Company Overview: Alice Springs
- Water cart operations
- Roller operations
- Front end loader operations
- Traffic controller
- Alice Springs
Trainee Plant Operator
CDE Group
Alice Springs
11.2009 - 05.2010
- Company Overview: Alice Springs
- Civil Construction plant operations
- Alice Springs
Laborer, operator
Sitzler Bros
04.2007 - 07.2009
- Operate plant incl roller, bobcat, forklift
Yapa Crew/ Labourer
Newmont Operations Granites Gold Mine
01.2006 - 12.2006
- Labouring
- General maintenance
- Weed control
- Fencing
- Roadworks
- Sacred sites maintenance
- Bore maintenance
Park Ranger
NT Parks and Wildlife
01.2002 - 12.2006
- Fire management
- Weed and feral animal management
- Biodiversity support
- Tourist engagement
- Consultation with stakeholders and community members
Education
Cert Mining for Non-Miners - Minerals and Energy, CLC.
RPM Global
01.2024
Food Safety Supervision Skill Set - For community services and Health Industries
01.2024
Cert III in Business -
CDU
08.2023
Cert II in Workplace Skills -
CDU
06.2023
Motivational Interviewing Level 2 -
HMA
06.2021
Motivational Interviewing Level 1 -
HMA
03.2021
Cert I in Business -
CDU
01.2020
Cert III in Civil Construction Plant Operations -
Centre for Appropriate Technology (CAT)
01.2011
Cert II in Mining - Pre-Vocational
01.2008
Cert II in Land Management - Through Parks & Wildlife Conservation
CDU
Alice Springs, NT01.2004
Year-10 - Year 7 Study, Year 8-9 in Foundation Class, ISS.
Yirara College School
Alice Springs01-1995
Skills
- Project management
- Meeting facilitation
- Logistics coordination
- Budget administration
- Reporting procedures
- Stakeholder engagement
Certification
- NT Driver License, Unrestricted, HR (Lic No – 1049390)
- Ochre Card
References
- Richard Hayes, Manager at CLC, Regional Service Unit, 08) 89516255 + 08) 89516211
- Audrey Nelson, Social Responsibility Advisor, Newmont Tanami Operations NT, 08) 89938200
- Kate Argentina, Manager, Social Emotional Wellbeing, Congress, 0447 886 485
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 12/27/77
Languages
English, Pitjantjatjara, Warlpiri, Luritja,
Professional
Yankuntjatjara
Professional
Timeline
Project Officer, Minerals & Energy, Mining Officer
Central Land Council
10.2022 - 04.2024
Regional Service Officer
Central Land Council
04.2022 - 09.2022
Aboriginal Caseworker, Commit Program
Central Australian Aboriginal Congress
09.2020 - 09.2022
Aboriginal Trainee Trade Asst
Social External Relations Granites Mines
06.2018 - 04.2018
Yapa Crew/ Labourer
Green Glass Consulting
06.2016 - 05.2016
Plant Operator
Alice Springs Waste Management Facility
10.2015 - 05.2016
Trade Assistant
Hardy Fencing
11.2014 - 06.2015
Labourer/ Plant Operator
McDowell Group
09.2013 - 06.2014
Plant Operator
Ostojic Group
06.2012 - 01.2013
Plant Operator
Downer EDI Pty Ltd
09.2011 - 02.2012
Trainee Plant Operator
CDE Group
11.2009 - 05.2010
Laborer, operator
Sitzler Bros
04.2007 - 07.2009
Yapa Crew/ Labourer
Newmont Operations Granites Gold Mine
01.2006 - 12.2006
Park Ranger
NT Parks and Wildlife
01.2002 - 12.2006
Cert Mining for Non-Miners - Minerals and Energy, CLC.
RPM Global
Food Safety Supervision Skill Set - For community services and Health Industries
Cert III in Business -
CDU
Cert II in Workplace Skills -
CDU
Motivational Interviewing Level 2 -
HMA
Motivational Interviewing Level 1 -
HMA
Cert I in Business -
CDU
Cert III in Civil Construction Plant Operations -
Centre for Appropriate Technology (CAT)
Cert II in Mining - Pre-Vocational
Cert II in Land Management - Through Parks & Wildlife Conservation
CDU
Year-10 - Year 7 Study, Year 8-9 in Foundation Class, ISS.
Yirara College School
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