Michael Cassar
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Experienced and results-driven Concreter with a solid track record in high-quality surface preparation, screeding to a flat and high standard, advanced patching and self-leveling. Ability and skills in formwork and steel fixing and efficient project execution. Demonstrates strong leadership in team settings, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and consistently meeting project deadlines under pressure. Known for a proactive, hands-on work style and the ability to foster a productive, team-oriented environment.
Adaptable, vertistale, self-motivated, and dependable, with excellent problem-solving abilities and a commitment to precision and quality in every task. Communicates effectively across diverse teams and workforces, with strong verbal and written skills. Highly organised, punctual, and focused, with a proven ability to work independently or collaboratively in fast-paced, high-demand environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Concrete Finisher
D-Way Constructions
Melbourne, VIC
04.2024 - 06.2025
- Concrete Placement and Finishing
- Formwork
- Patching and Self Leveling
- Steel Finishing
- General Labour
Concrete Finisher
McConnell Dowell
Melbourne, VIC
01.2022 - 03.2024
- Concrete placement and finishing
- Form-work
- Patching and self leveling
- Steel Fixing
Concrete Finisher
Kaspa Developments
Melbourne, VIC
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Prepared concrete surfaces for finishing using hand tools and power equipment
- Applied various finishing techniques to achieve smooth and durable surfaces
- Worked with team members to coordinate workflow on construction sites
- Monitored curing processes to maintain quality and consistency of finished products
Supervisor
CASCON CONSTRUCT
Melbourne, VIC
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Supervised daily operations to ensure seamless workflow and project completion
- Coordinated team activities to meet project deadlines and client expectations
- Managed inventory levels to support ongoing construction projects effectively
- Trained new employees on safety procedures and operational best practices
- Facilitated communication between teams to address project challenges quickly
- Implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency in daily operations
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction
Leading Hand / Concrete Finisher
JOHN HOLLAND GROUP
Gorgon Project, Permanent Facilities , Barrow Island, WA
12.2013 - 12.2016
- Directed team operations to ensure project success.
- Applied advanced methods to ensure high-quality concrete finishes.
- Performed effective patching of concrete surfaces.
- Grouting
- Formwork
- Steel Fixing
Leading Hand / Concrete Finisher
DECMIL AUSTRALIA
Wheatstone Project, Pioneer Camp / Fly Camp , Onslow, WA
02.2010 - 11.2013
- Oversaw tasks and responsibilities as a leading hand
- Patching
- Executed grouting tasks efficiently
- Formwork
Concrete Finisher
THIESS
Gorgon Project, Construction Village, Barrow Island, WA
11.2005 - 12.2009
- Applied advanced methods to ensure high-quality concrete finishes
- Patching
- Executed grouting tasks efficiently
- Performed specialised techniques for concrete cutting
- Formwork
Education
VCE -
Caroline Chisholm Catholic College
Melbourne, VIC01-2000
Skills
- Concrete finishing
- Surface preparation
- Curing processes
- Formwork techniques
- Screeding concrete
- Advanced patching skills
- Supervising Crews
- Use of Hand / machine Trowel
- Use of Ride-on
- Inventory management
- Works well under pressure
- Proactive approach to task follow-through
- Able to estimate when ordering materials
- Preparing and Finishing concrete
- Ability to read plans
- Ability to read shop drawings
- Setting out panels
- Setting out factory floors
- Use of laser levels
- Steel fixing
- Shovel use
- Excavation expertise
- Grouting
- Concrete cutting
- High build / Fairing Coat / Self-leveling / PT-pockets
- Caulking concrete
- Exposed aggregate
- Safety compliance
- Project coordination
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Quality assurance
- Adaptability & Attitude Quickly adapts to new situations Positive, flexible mindset
- Work Ethic & Reliability Works independently and under pressure Punctual and meets deadlines consistently
- Focus & Efficiency Maintains concentration for extended periods Accurately checks and shares information
- Communication Skills Communicates effectively across all age groups and nationalities Strong oral and written communication
Affiliations
- Spending time with Family
- Playing Soccer
- Coaching Soccer
- Gardening
- Music
- Building
- Car restoration
Certification
- Bob Cat/Skid Steer
- High Risk EWP
- High Risk Basic Scaffold Ticket
- Scissor Lift
- Excavator
- White Card
- Certificate 3 in Concreting
- NEL Inducted
- RIW Card
- Damstra Card
- First Aid / CPR Certificate
- Victorian HR Class Driver License
- Apprenticeship Carpentry
- Completed Diploma in Building and Construction
Languages
English
Professional
Maltese
Native/ Bilingual
References
1. Nick Giannopoulos - 0402 345 662
Superintendent
McConnell Dowell
2. Adrian Casper - 0414 911 910
Director
Kasper Developments
3. Alan Sheehan - 0416 482 805
Director
D-Way Constructions
Timeline
Concrete Finisher
D-Way Constructions
04.2024 - 06.2025
Concrete Finisher
McConnell Dowell
01.2022 - 03.2024
Concrete Finisher
Kaspa Developments
01.2020 - 12.2021
Supervisor
CASCON CONSTRUCT
01.2017 - 01.2020
Leading Hand / Concrete Finisher
JOHN HOLLAND GROUP
12.2013 - 12.2016
Leading Hand / Concrete Finisher
DECMIL AUSTRALIA
02.2010 - 11.2013
Concrete Finisher
THIESS
11.2005 - 12.2009
VCE -
Caroline Chisholm Catholic College