Leigh Jeffery
Ararat,VIC
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Town Planner
Ararat Rural City Council
Ararat, VIC
12.2021 - 12.2024
- Liaised with clients and management to communicate project timelines and ensure adherence to time constraints.
- Acquired and continuously developed knowledge of all relevant state and local code requirements related to land usage.
- Inspected sites to assess validity and feasibility of submitted development plans.
- Executed research and data acquisition to contribute to project planning presentations.
- Recommended approval, denial or conditional approval of proposals.
Local Laws Officer
Ararat Rural City Council
Ararat, VIC
12.2015 - 12.2021
- Coordinated with legal counsel to ensure organizational compliance.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries or complaints in a polite manner.
- Responded to calls for animal welfare and safety, ensuring compliance with local laws.
- Ensured community compliance with parking and fire safety regulations by enforcing council laws and policies.
- Ensured the welfare of various animals in our care and coordinated with rescue groups to facilitate successful rehoming.
- Responded promptly to after-hours and weekend calls, ensuring the safety of animals and the community.
Disability Support Worker
Pinnacle
Ararat, VIC
01.2010 - 12.2015
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Maintained organized filing system for client records, providing complete documentation of all interactions.
- Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
- Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
- Collaborated with community workers to implement exciting social activity programs within facility.
- Provided information to access financial assistance, legal aid or housing.
Education
Graduate Certificate in Planning - Town Planning
La Trobe University
Bendigo, VIC11-2024
Training Course - MFPO And Six C's For Emergency Management
Country Fire Authority
Horsham09-2021
Certificate 4 - Animal Control And Regulation
Warner Institue
Melbourne, VIC06-2016
Certificate 4 - Government Statutory Compliance
Warner Institute
Melbourne, VIC06-2016
High School Diploma -
Ararat Community College
Ararat, VIC11-1998
Skills
- Site analysis
- Historic preservation
- Research and analysis
- State and local codes
- Emergency and non-emergency response
- Reporting and documentation
Affiliations
- Junior Football coach for ADJFA
- Junior Cricket Coach for Buangor Cricket Club
Certification
- Firearms Licence Class A and B
- Working with Childrens
- Traffic Management Certificate
References
- Veronica Schilling - Former Supervisor of Community, Safety and Planning at Ararat Rural City Council PH: 0409174164
- Melanie Roberts - Future Progress for Ararat Rural City Council PH: 0417118697
Timeline
Town Planner
Ararat Rural City Council
12.2021 - 12.2024
Local Laws Officer
Ararat Rural City Council
12.2015 - 12.2021
Disability Support Worker
Pinnacle
01.2010 - 12.2015
Graduate Certificate in Planning - Town Planning
La Trobe University
Training Course - MFPO And Six C's For Emergency Management
Country Fire Authority
Certificate 4 - Animal Control And Regulation
Warner Institue
Certificate 4 - Government Statutory Compliance
Warner Institute
High School Diploma -
Ararat Community College