Lucas Watson
South Coogee
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional pursuing a challenging career opportunity as an Aviation Rescue Fire Fighter with the Department of Airservices Australia. Extensive training and experience in the trade industry, complemented by a solid background in the Defence Force, including service with the 41st Royal Australian Regiment infantry corps and the Royal Australian Navy Marine Engineering and Diving Department, provide a robust foundation for this role. Equipped with a unique skill set that emphasizes multi-skilled team collaboration and technical problem-solving abilities, thriving in remote areas and challenging conditions is second nature. Committed to upholding workplace safety regulations and offering full flexibility for shift work, ready to make a significant contribution to the team’s success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Leading Seaman
Australian Defence Force
08.2015 - Current
- Organising and reviewing Combat Survivability Equipment and policy including all toxic hazards, flood, and firefighting gear.
- Maintain and service all firefighting and combat survivability equipment.
- Maintain and use all diving equipment, air compressors small boats (zodiacs), and the diving Recompression chambers for the ADF Diving School, HMAS Penguin.
- Order and return stores as needed.
- Use the Navy’s store’s system as well as log all jobs through the Navy’s planned and corrective maintenance log.
- AGSVA Negative vetting 1 security clearance
- Work in a team of sailors in challenging, diverse, and very remote environments.
- Complete initial and ongoing training with the Australian Defence Force.
- Maintain high standards of mental and physical toughness
- Carry out daily planned maintenance on all machinery on board ships and at shore-based establishments.
- Carry out corrective maintenance on faulty or damaged equipment ranging from ship lighting to the main diesel generators, gas turbines, small boat engines, converters, transformers, and propulsion systems. but not limited to
- Follow and adhere to all safety standards civil and defence. Risk assessment, SWMS, confined space work, and working at heights.
- Carried out ship damage control duties including, toxic hazard incidents, (breathing apparatus), floods, and firefighting incidents. Wearing full firefighting equipment including breathing apparatus.
- Electrical test and tag of equipment.
- Supervise all diving operations onboard HMAS Vessels, to ensure a safe and efficient dive site.
- Conducting diving operations whilst onboard RAN Ships. Seabed searches, and hull searches for damage and minor repairs.
- Managing and training new and junior members.
- Shift work manning the ship’s main control room, monitoring and conducting rounds on all running machinery and equipment on board the ship.
- Liaise with contractors for out-of-scope works.
- Carry out all tasks to a strict time schedule
- Improved team efficiency by implementing streamlined communication and reporting systems.
Team leader
Austspray Environmental
02.2014 - 01.2015
- Pre start up checks, conduct risk assessments and incident reports as required.
- Tree removal, pruning and use of tools and equipment including wood chipper and chainsaws.
- General garden, lawn and site maintenance ensuring sites are presentable using machinery such as skid steer mowers, ride on mowers, brush cutters hedgers etc.
- Chemical application and pest control adhering to appropriate handling techniques
- Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
- Provide manual labor assistance on various tasks and assignments.
- General maintenance and cleaning duties.
- Utilize and maintain various hand and power tools and associated equipment.
- Carry out fertilizer programs.
- Load, unload and identify building materials, machinery, tools and distributes to appropriate locations according to project plans and specifications.
- Maintain a strong knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures.
- Carry out cliff side weed control using abseiling equipment.
- Large planting jobs
- Natural area restoration.
- Basic level of office work (helping with quotes and setting up job work orders and risk assessments)
Private - Infantry & Combat First Aider
Australian Defence Force
02.2008 - 12.2014
- Work in a team of soldiers in challenging, diverse and very remote environments deployed to East Timor.
- Complete initial and ongoing training with the Australian Defence Force.
- Maintain high standards of mental and physical toughness.
- Provide combat medical assistance.
Horticulturist/Landscaper
Gold Coast City Council
12.2013 - 02.2014
Horticulturist/Landscaper/Leading Hand
Ballina Shire Council
02.2009 - 01.2013
- Complete daily job sheet and ensure jobs planned accurately according to deadlines and time constraints.
- Hard and soft landscaping.
- Pre start up checks, conduct risk assessments and incident reports as required.
- Turf laying and maintenance of turfed areas including sports fields.
- Supervision of staff and contractors to ensure maximum productivity at all times.
- Tree removal, pruning and use of tools and equipment including wood chipper and chainsaws.
- General garden, lawn and site maintenance ensuring sites are presentable using machinery such as skid steer mowers, front deck mowers, ride ons, brush cutters hedgers etc.
- Chemical application and pest control adhering to appropriate handling techniques
- Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
- Carry out fertilizer programs.
- Load, unload and identify building materials, machinery, tools and distributes to appropriate locations according to project plans and specifications.
- Maintain a strong knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures.
- Carry out work site inspections.
- Inspected gardens to identify insect or disease problems and weed control needs.
- Trained new employees in horticulture best practices, fostering a knowledgeable workforce committed to quality workmanship.
Skills
- Physically fit with the ability to work in various locations, flexible in working hours and shifts undertaken
- Experienced working in challenging conditions in the Defence Industry
- Manual and heavy lifting experience, unloading, and loading of various tools and equipment
- Consistently adheres to workplace WH&S and Environmental policies and procedures
- Capable of utilising and maintaining various tools, machinery, and equipment
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, train, and manage staff and contractors
- Highly experienced in the safe, effective operation of heavy vehicles and plant equipment
- Able to follow technical procedures, follow instructions, and work without supervision
- Communicate and consult with people at all levels
- Radio communications
- Firefighting techniques
- Emergency response coordination
- Damage control procedures
Certification
- 2025 Advanced First aid & Advanced Resuscitation First Aid Coach
- 2025 Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) PUA20119 Surf Life Saving NSW RTO: 90394
- 2025 Bronze Medallion SLSA
- 2025 HR Heavy Ridged License (NSW)
- 2024 Commanding Officers Commendation Australian Defence Force (Navy)
- 2024 SCUBA Air Supervisor Australian Defence Force (Navy)
- 2023 Hyperbaric Chamber Maintenance Qualification HI Fraser
- 2023 Electrical Test and Tag
- 2023 SCUBA Air Yeoman (Maintenance Supervisor) Australian Defence Force (Navy)
- 2022 Certificate IV Electrical Fitter (Fluid Power) Hydraulics
- 2020 Statement of Attainment High Voltage Switching HVTS (RTO91803)
- 2020 SCUBA Air Diver Australian Defence Force (Navy)
- 2020 Certificate III in Electrical Fitting (UEE33011) KBR (RTO88078)
- 2016 Certificate II in Engineering (MEM20105)
- 2015 Diploma of Government (management) (PSP51104)
- 2014 Rope access operator work at height (mapped to AS4488 standard) PACI
- 2013 Health and Safety Representative
- 2010 Course in OH&S Consultation now WH&S North East Safety Training
- 2009 Emergency Response & Aerial Rescue North American Training Solutions
- 2008 Certificate III in Horticulture & Landscaping NSW TAFE
- 2013 Chainsaw Operations Level I & II NSW TAFE
- 2007 Advanced Open Water Dive Licence Scuba Schools International
- 2005 OH&S Induction Training for Construction Work in NSW Work cover NSW
Personal Details
Fluent English
Timeline
Leading Seaman
Australian Defence Force
08.2015 - Current
Team leader
Austspray Environmental
02.2014 - 01.2015
Horticulturist/Landscaper
Gold Coast City Council
12.2013 - 02.2014
Horticulturist/Landscaper/Leading Hand
Ballina Shire Council
02.2009 - 01.2013
Private - Infantry & Combat First Aider
Australian Defence Force
02.2008 - 12.2014
Personal Details
- Nationality: Australian
- Health: Excellent, physically fit, non-smoker
- Licences: Current NSW HR Driver’s license, advanced scuba diving.
- High Risk license (fork lift)
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