Summary
Dynamic Operations Officer with extensive experience at Federation Council and High Performance Equine industries, skilled in operating heavy machinery and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Proven ability to lead teams effectively while enhancing public service quality. Adept in cattle processing and equestrian instruction and management, demonstrating strong communication and organizational skills. Committed to delivering exceptional results in diverse environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Officer
Federation Council
12.2024 - Current
- Operating and maintaining a range of plant and machinery used in the delivery of council services such as grounds maintenance, highways, waste management, and infrastructure support.
- Acting as a stand in Team Leader to ensure Maintenance Grading Operations run smoothly including the organisation of roller drivers, water carts, water points, and setting out road plant signs that align with regulations.
- Competent operating and maintaining Skid Steers, Loader, Backhoe, Grader (Joystick and Levers), Tractor.
- Gravel checking and measuring for gravel trucks.
- Ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with relevant procedures and legislation.
- Provide a flexible and reliable service across a range of operational council functions.
- Carrying out varied tasks that support the maintenance, cleanliness, and safety of public spaces and services, contributing to the well-being and quality of life for residents and visitors.
- Working in traffic control, implementing TCP's and putting up signs for the safety of the public.
Contractor
Lonestar Contracting
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Mustering and walking out cattle on two wheelers, four wheelers and horseback.
- Fencing.
- Low stress cattle handling.
- Processing cattle (drafting, bangtailing, vaccinating, weaning, tagging, ringing, branding, use of Agriweb management)
- Contributed to the care of working horses.
- Tailing weaners.
Station Hand
Dry River Station
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Station Hand reporting to Head stockman and Manager.
- General station duties such as Bore runs, Lick runs and Fencing
- Pinwheel raking and ploughing.
- Mustering and walking out cattle on two wheelers and four wheelers.
- Low stress cattle handling.
- Processing cattle (drafting, bangtailing, vaccinating, weaning, tagging, ringing, branding, use of Agriweb management)
- Tailing weaners.
Assistant Bartender
Morundah Hotel
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted in preparing and serving beverages to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of bar area, ensuring compliance with health standards.
- Monitored cash register operations, ensuring accurate handling of transactions and tips.
- Maintaining and settling customer accounts.
- Developed strong rapport with regular clientele through engaging conversation, remembering preferences, and providing personalized service.
Harvest Casual
Pines Rural Trust
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Chaser Bin Driver Operating Case 225 Puma and Ford 8770 tractors.
- Worked up to 16 hour days to meet demand.
- Communicate with the harvesting team to ensure operations run smoothly and efficiently.
- Conducted routine vehicle inspections to maintain operational readiness and minimize downtime.
Drover
Outback Mechanical
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Droving 800 head cattle from Narrandera to Rand on horseback and quad bikes.
- Responsible for the welfare of 3 horses
- Setting up a break for cattle at each new location including ensuring cattle have ample water, feed and security.
Instructor and Yard Team Manager
MC Equestrian
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Responsible for the care of 35 lesson horses and privately owned performance horses.
- Developed individualized training programs to enhance client performance and skill levels including children, teens, adults and special needs persons.
- Responsible for the health and fitness management of the riding school horses, managing their workloads and organizing their training schedules.
- Property management.
- Schooling of ponies and horses.
- Filming, Composing and publishing sales videos.
Instructor and Senior Stablehand
Sydney Hills Horse Riding
03.2017 - 10.2022
- Conducting riding lessons for children, adults and special needs customers.
- Developing engaging lesson plans to enhance student confidence and learning experiences
- Running the riding school office
- Dealing with customers and parents
- Running school holiday pony camps
- Assisting vets on site
- General horse management and conditioning prior to lessons to ensure safety
- Responsible for wellbeing and care of 15 horses
Stablehand and Groom
Windarra Park
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Contributed to upkeep and care of World Cup winning horses under stressful and time restrictive conditions both on site and while away at competitions.
- Oversaw daily care and feeding routines for horses, ensuring optimal health and wellbeing.
- Collaborated with veterinarians during health assessments, contributing to improved animal healthcare practices.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of stables, promoting a safe environment for animals and staff with a high attention to detail.
- Yard maintenance
- General stable hand duties with a high attention to detail
Education
High School Diploma -
12-2022
Skills
- Confident mustering, walking out and tailing cattle on a two-wheeler, four-wheeler and horseback
- Confident Instructor to a wide range of individuals with varying experiences and needs
- Processing cattle (drafting, bangtailing, vaccinating, weaning, tagging, ringing, branding, use of Agriweb management)
- Confident operating machinery including Skid Steer, Loader, Backhoe, Grader(Joystick and Levers), tractor
Certification
- Working with Children Check
- Heavy Rigid Licence
- White Card
- TCR and IMP certificates
- Senior Horse Safety Australia Coach
- Introductory Equestrian Australia Coach
- RSA
Timeline
Operations Officer - Federation Council
12.2024 - Current
Contractor - Lonestar Contracting
02.2024 - 09.2024
Station Hand - Dry River Station
02.2024 - 06.2024
Harvest Casual - Pines Rural Trust
10.2023 - 12.2023
Assistant Bartender - Morundah Hotel
09.2023 - 02.2024
Drover - Outback Mechanical
09.2023 - 10.2023
Instructor and Yard Team Manager - MC Equestrian
07.2022 - 09.2023
Stablehand and Groom - Windarra Park
01.2022 - 06.2022
Instructor and Senior Stablehand - Sydney Hills Horse Riding
03.2017 - 10.2022
Pennant Hills High School - High School Diploma,