Mataala Higgins
Summary
Competent Scaffolder with good leadership skills, demonstrated commitment to safety and expertise in both commercial and residential scaffolds. Dedicated, team-oriented and disciplined with exceptional drive for performance. Reliable individual with the desire to be physically challenged in construction environments. A skilled Scaffolder known for lending a hand wherever needed. Fast-working Scaffolder skilled working in all types of weather conditions and unafraid of heights. Committed and collaborative team player with attention to safety and fantastic organization. Works efficiently in confined spaces to build safe and effective scaffolding systems.
Being a father to my 2 boys & 2 girls brings me happiness & joy ! All round family man. Enjoys both soccer & rugby league or union. Attending kids sporting & school events
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Scaffolder- Vales
UGL
Vale View, QLD
07.2025 - Current
Scaffolder
Accrow
Tumut, NSW
07.2025 - 07.2025
Scaffolder - UGL Mount Piper
UGL
Bathurst, NSW
03.2025 - 06.2025
Scaffolder
Tallawarra Power Station
Yallah NSW
06.2023 - 03.2025
- Disassembled scaffolding and equipment when projects were completed or after each shift according to strict schedules.
- Accurately constructed scaffolding for confined spaces
- Erected scaffolding for jobs commercial.
- Carried materials and equipment weighing up to 40kg onto job sites in various climates and weather conditions.
- Followed protocols and stayed organized to provide personal and teammate safety.
- Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
Scaffolder
Kohino
Sydney
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Ensured safety by conducting regular inspections and maintenance of scaffolding equipment.
- Enhanced project efficiency by collaborating with construction teams to determine optimal scaffolding layouts.
- Reduced accidents on-site by enforcing proper safety procedures and providing training for new team members.
- Increased productivity by efficiently assembling and dismantling scaffold structures in a timely manner.
Scaffold Builder
First Class Scaffolding
Sydney, NSW
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Disassembled scaffolding and equipment when projects were completed or after each shift according to strict schedules.
- Accurately constructed scaffolding for confined spaces
- Erected scaffolding for jobs from residential projects to commercial.
- Carried materials and equipment weighing up to 40kg onto job sites in various climates and weather conditions.
- Followed protocols and stayed organized to provide personal and teammate safety.
- Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
Scaffolder
Build Safe
Glendenning, NSW
02.2021 - 07.2022
- Carried materials and equipment weighing up to 40kg onto job sites in various climates and weather conditions.
- Worked around live machinery and ongoing operations to complete scaffolding projects on-time and under budget.
- Followed protocols and stayed organized to provide personal and teammate safety.
- Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
Rugby Player
Rugby Travel
Europe
06.2016 - 12.2020
- Exhibited excellent teamwork and strong work ethic by promoting camaraderie.
- Applied discipline and sense of responsibility toward all team and personal activities.
- Managed time effectively while traveling for games, attending practice and going to classes.
- Attended all practices, meetings and workouts on time.
- Developed and maintained key relationships fellow athletes, coaching staff and school administrators.
- Effectively communicated with diverse group of athletes, coaches and game officials using dynamic listening and open-ended questioning skills.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lisarow High School
Lisarow, NSW10.2010
Skills
- Industrial/commercial/Residential
- Harness
- APAC
- Layer
- Quick stage
- Work Crew Coordination/OSHA Safety Guidelines
- Power Saws/Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Scaffold Erection
- Hazardous Materials Removal
- Heavy Lifting
- Scaffolding Erecting/Scaffolding Set up
- Managing Materials
- Confined Spaces Expertise
- Rigging Skills
References
Kim august
0403 705 557
Brodie James
0402 172 335
Jesse Brown
0481107826
Craig Tamanui
0402 583 184
Timeline
Scaffolder- Vales
UGL
07.2025 - Current
Scaffolder
Accrow
07.2025 - 07.2025
Scaffolder - UGL Mount Piper
UGL
03.2025 - 06.2025
Scaffolder
Tallawarra Power Station
06.2023 - 03.2025
Scaffolder
Kohino
05.2023 - 01.2024
Scaffold Builder
First Class Scaffolding
08.2022 - 05.2023
Scaffolder
Build Safe
02.2021 - 07.2022
Rugby Player
Rugby Travel
06.2016 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
Lisarow High School