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Michael Sigle

Raymond Terrace,Australia

Summary

Achieved operational excellence in various roles within the NSW public services sector, including seven local government positions. Enhanced customer service and resource recovery processes at Newcastle City Council's Resource Recovery Centre. Executed heavy machinery operations in the mining industry, maintaining a perfect safety record. Contributed to high-performance teams in high-stakes environments. Cultivated a strong commitment to self-improvement and teamwork. Demonstrated physical fitness, reliability, and integrity in both collaborative and independent settings. Targeting a role in maintenance and fieldwork within Newcastle catchment and natural spaces, with readiness for flexible shifts and on-call work.

Work History

Water & Sewer operator

Richmond Valley Council
01.2019 - 04.2021
  • Optimized sewage treatment processes for maximum environmental protection and compliance.

Concrete Construction Officer/Truck Driver

Ballina Shire Council
01.2021 - 01.2025
  • Mentored junior staff, fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance through knowledge sharing.

Parks and Gardens

Taree Council
01.2017 - 01.2017
  • Duties: All aspects of landscaping, field mowing, brush cutting, weed spraying, general cleaning maintenance
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Painter

Cygnet Painting & Decorating
10.2014 - 12.2015
  • Duties: All aspects of painting and decorating. New houses, makeovers to pub and heritage assets.

Plant Operator

Workplace Labour Hire
Sunshine Coast, Qld
09.2014 - 10.2014
  • Duties:
  • Operating various plant and machinery for a number of projects
  • Bruce Highway - Roys Road Overpass and interchange - operating various plant and traffic control
  • Cooroy to Currah upgrade and realignment – operating loader for asphalt contractor

Plant Operator

Golding Contractors PTY
Moranbah, Nth Qld
02.2012 - 11.2013
  • Duties
  • Civil construction - construction of bridges, culverts, catchment dams, road construction, ROM and RSS wall construction, laying HDPE pipelines
  • Operating various machines such as: Moxy CAT 740, Volvo A30C, Moxy & Heavy Rigid Watercart
  • Skid steer loaders, Loaders
  • Loading trucks, carting of materials and ripping for scrapers.
  • Following all Bechtel/BMA and Golding OHS procedures: JSAs, JHAs, Start Cards, and BMA Safe
  • FIFO

Plant Operator

York Civil
Moranbah, Nth Qld
12.2012 - 08.2013
  • Duties:
  • Operating Service Truck and maintaining efficient delivery of all requirements to project plant and equipment
  • General plant operation including water truck, Moxy, loader
  • FIFO

Watercart Operator

Mackay Regional Council
Nth Qld
07.2011 - 01.2012
  • Duties: Operating Watercart for various projects throughout Central Queensland and Bowen Basin region. Projects were civil, mine roads culverts bridges and highway road works

Watercart Operator

Wyong Shire Council
NSW
07.1997 - 06.2011
  • Duties
  • Operating Watercart for various Infrastructure and general road projects throughout the shire.
  • Carried out Heavy Plant Assessments on behalf of council.

Leading Hand

Gosford City Council
NSW
04.1997 - 07.1997
  • Area Maintenance Crew

Leading Hand Construction

Blacktown City Council
09.1995 - 04.1997

Leading Hand Sewer Maintenance

Sydney Water Board
11.1989 - 09.1995
  • Jetrodder and Vacuum truck experience.

Plant Operator Field Officer

NSW National Parks & Wildlife
Homebush, NSW
01.1989 - 10.1989
  • Bi Centennial Park.

Gardeners Assistant

Australia’s Wonderland Theme Park
Sydney, NSW
01.1986 - 12.1988

Apprentice Roof Tiler

KD Roofing
02.1982 - 12.1985

Customer Service Truck Driver

Newcastle City Council
2025 - 2026

Facilitated resource recycling processes to promote environmental sustainability.

Education

High School Diploma -

St Dominics College

Skills

Watercart Operations

Truck Driving HR

WHS

Timeline

Concrete Construction Officer/Truck Driver

Ballina Shire Council
01.2021 - 01.2025

Water & Sewer operator

Richmond Valley Council
01.2019 - 04.2021

Parks and Gardens

Taree Council
01.2017 - 01.2017

Painter

Cygnet Painting & Decorating
10.2014 - 12.2015

Plant Operator

Workplace Labour Hire
09.2014 - 10.2014

Plant Operator

York Civil
12.2012 - 08.2013

Plant Operator

Golding Contractors PTY
02.2012 - 11.2013

Watercart Operator

Mackay Regional Council
07.2011 - 01.2012

Watercart Operator

Wyong Shire Council
07.1997 - 06.2011

Leading Hand

Gosford City Council
04.1997 - 07.1997

Leading Hand Construction

Blacktown City Council
09.1995 - 04.1997

Leading Hand Sewer Maintenance

Sydney Water Board
11.1989 - 09.1995

Plant Operator Field Officer

NSW National Parks & Wildlife
01.1989 - 10.1989

Gardeners Assistant

Australia’s Wonderland Theme Park
01.1986 - 12.1988

Apprentice Roof Tiler

KD Roofing
02.1982 - 12.1985

High School Diploma -

St Dominics College

Customer Service Truck Driver

Newcastle City Council
2025 - 2026

Certification

  • NSW HR licence
  • NSW Bus Licence
  • Backhoe Loader.
  • Tafe accredited certs
  • Roof Tiling Trade Cert
  • Crane, Electrical & Overhead wires.
  • Asbestos Removal
  • OHS Safety Course
  • Supervisors Level.
  • OHS Workplace Committees Cert.
  • Cert III Workplace Assessment.
  • Construction Blue/White card.
  • NSW Firefighting cert
  • Erosion & Sediment control.
  • Confined Space Cert.
  • First Aid cert
  • Asbestos Removal Certificate.
  • MINING TICKETS
  • RII20209 Certificate II Surface Extraction
  • RIIMPO311A Haul Truck Operations
  • RIIVMO311A Bulk water Operations
  • RIIERR520A Working at Heights
  • Moxy Cat 740:s VOC
  • Moxy Volvo A30C VOC
  • Moxy & Heavy Rigid Water Carts Jetrodder & Vacuum Truck operations
  • Backhoe /Front End Loader/Skid steer
Michael Sigle