Nathan Gallagher
Townsville,QLD
Summary
In pursuit of a career in Conservation and Ecosystem Management. Genuine passion for the environment and natural areas, and their importance for the community. Motivated to learn new skills and knowledge and apply myself.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer
Magnetic Island National Parks Volunteers
Magnetic Island, QLD
04.2024 - Current
- Working with the volunteer group for the regeneration of natural areas on Magnetic Island.
- Identification and mechanical removal of invasive weeds, rubbish removal.
Bush Regenerator
Barung Landcare
Sunshine Coast, QLD
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Worked well in teams to organise weekly workload and complete daily tasks successfully.
- Participate in company meetings, toolbox talks, risk assessments and reporting requirements.
- Performed regeneration, revegetation and maintenance as contracted by clients.
- Planting native species for carbon offset, bank stabilisation, buffer zones, and water quality.
- Worked a variety of ecosystems - sub-tropical rainforest, woodland, wetland, heath, riparian.
- Identification of native flora species and invasive weeds in natural areas.
- Preparation and safe use of herbicides - Glyphosate, Metsulfuron, Vigilant 2, Dicamba.
- Foliar application techniques - blanket spray, splatter gun, targeted backpack spray.
- Herbicide application methods - foliar spray, cut stump, stem injection, scrape paint.
- Use of trailer and ute mounted Quik spray units for chemical application and watering.
- Use of PPE, chainsaws, brush cutters, augers, battery drills and saws, hand saws and secateurs.
- Water body work using waders and Argo vehicle.
- Basic tree trimming/pruning techniques.
Volunteer
Koala Fodder Plantation Day
Mapleton Springs, QLD
07.2023 - 07.2023
- Community planting of 1000 native trees for the purpose of Koala feeding.
Trainee
Barung Landcare
Sunshine Coast, QLD
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Completion of Certificate 1 in Conservation and Ecosystem Management.
- Working in a team environment to complete training modules and gain practical experience.
- Working with the Barung Natural Area Contracting team for regeneration and revegetation.
- Assisting the wholesale nursery in germination, propagation, client orders and maintenance.
- Planting, mulching, weeding, and maintenance at the new retail nursery site.
- Basic landscaping - paving, edging, fencing, garden bed design and construction..
- Assisted at the Maleny Wood Expo - fencing, labouring, and Barung native plant display.
- Completed fauna survey at Mary Cairncross Nature Reserve in Maleny.
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician
Static Electrics
Sunshine Coast, QLD
11.2015 - 09.2022
- Using Apps for daily operation, and communication with the office and clients.
- Leading teams to organise and complete work to industry standard and client satisfaction.
- Training of apprentices, and collaboration with other trades and builders.
- Maintaining tools and equipment, workshop, vehicles, and reporting requirements.
- Quotation, parts ordering, interpret technical diagrams, technical support, and customer service.
- Diagnostics and repairs, preventative maintenance and equipment installations.
- Nominee Supervisor for several years with the company.
- Commercial and residential clients.
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician
System Air
Brisbane, QLD
09.2012 - 09.2015
- Completed final year of apprenticeship and became trade qualified.
- Performed repairs, preventative maintenance and installations of equipment.
- Commercial and industrial clients.
Apprentice Refrigeration Mechanic
Cool Comfort Air Conditioning / Degree Refrigeration
Sunshine Coast, QLD
10.2009 - 09.2012
Sheetmetal Duct Installer / Trades Assistant
Pro-Duct / R+M Air Conditioning
Sunshine Coast, QLD
01.2007 - 10.2009
Education
Certificate 1 Conservation And Ecosystem Management -
Ballistic Training Solutions
Sunshine Coast, QLD08-2023
Certificate 3 Air Conditioning And Refrigeration -
Skills Tech
Acacia Ridge, QLD10-2013
Skills
- Well presented with good communication
- Dependable, responsible and self motivated
- Enthusiastic and friendly team member
- Strong safety standards and awareness
- Maintaining vehicles and equipment
- Safe use of hand and battery tools
- Safe use of petrol powered equipment
- Flora and fauna identification
- Invasive weed identification and treatment
- Herbicide application techniques
- Applying biosecurity protocols
- Background in mechanical trades
Certification
- Current first aid
- Level 1 chainsaw
- ACDC chemical application
- Spotter catcher workshop with Gekkoes Wildlife
- Construction industry white card
- Open manual car licence with good driving history
Referees
Katrina Atkinson - Barung Landcare Contracting Manager - 0436 354 870 - katrina@barunglandcare.org.au
Trevour Pitt - Barung Landcare Retail Nursery/ Trainee Supervisor - 0490 739 006
Jason Hilder - Barung Landcare Trainee Supervisor - 0498 799 605
Timeline
Volunteer
Magnetic Island National Parks Volunteers
04.2024 - Current
Trainee
Barung Landcare
03.2024 - 08.2024
Bush Regenerator
Barung Landcare
08.2023 - 02.2024
Volunteer
Koala Fodder Plantation Day
07.2023 - 07.2023
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician
Static Electrics
11.2015 - 09.2022
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician
System Air
09.2012 - 09.2015
Apprentice Refrigeration Mechanic
Cool Comfort Air Conditioning / Degree Refrigeration
10.2009 - 09.2012
Sheetmetal Duct Installer / Trades Assistant
Pro-Duct / R+M Air Conditioning
01.2007 - 10.2009
Certificate 1 Conservation And Ecosystem Management -
Ballistic Training Solutions
Certificate 3 Air Conditioning And Refrigeration -
Skills Tech
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