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NICHOLAS J SMITH

Macleay Island Brisbane ,QLD

Summary

Bus driver with excellent communication skills, stays focused and attentive while on job. Well-versed in bus maintenance and safety regulations and dedicated to transporting passengers safely and on time. Excellent driving record and committed to helping passengers.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bus Driver

Hannaford's Bus Service
02.2022 - 12.2024
  • Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
  • Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
  • Maintained NSW driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
  • Kept bus interiors clean and tidy to provide comfortable passenger environments.

Bus Driver

Buslines
03.2022 - 12.2024
  • Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
  • Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
  • Maintained NSW driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
  • Casual role during Tamworth Country Music Festivals

Community Support Worker

Aruma Services
02.2019 - 11.2021
  • Facilitated community outreach to expand participation and support.
  • Kept case files updated, accurate and aligned with requirements.
  • Supported clients through development of new life skills, obtaining resources and transitioning back to society.

Job Coach DES

BEST Employment LTD
07.2017 - 01.2019
  • Commencement of job seekers into the DES services
  • Via Direct registration and Human Services referrals
  • Provide services to client specific disabilities to gain employment
  • Enhance job seekers skills in job seeking using modern equipment

PLACEMENT OFFICER

Peel Valley Training and Employment
10.2009 - 07.2017
  • Source employment opportunities for clients with a range of disabilities.
  • Work within Disability Service Standards
  • Adhere to PVTE policy and procedures
  • Keep up to date with relevant research/policy changes relevant to core work
  • Data Entry/Report Writing
  • Attend workplace and community meetings
  • Liaise with Government/Non-Government agencies and community groups regarding common issues
  • Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team

RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT WORKER

Aging, Home Care, Tamworth Day Options & Group Homes Tamworth, Community Access
02.2005 - 10.2009
  • Implement Day Options/Group Home
  • Programmes
  • Assist clients with, outings
  • Implementation of client Individual skill development plan goals
  • Assist clients with their Activities of Daily Living
  • Escort clients from Day Program to Group Homes
  • Implement 1:1 Client Community Access and
  • Care
  • Liaise with client family members and advocates
  • Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team

CLEANING SERVICES TEAM MEMBER

Tamworth Regional Council
02.2004 - 02.2005
  • Cleaning duties & garbage handling
  • Use of cleaning equipment & cleaning agents
  • Honesty & reliability to work within, and to secure public buildings & premises
  • Working as a team member with minimal supervision Liaising with the public, in general, and at private & public functions
  • OH&S, EEO & Infection Control Policy &
  • Procedures

OPERATIONS ASSISTANT

Gosford District Hospital, Central
06.1999 - 08.2003
  • Endoscopy Unit Assisting medical & nursing staff with Endoscopy Unit procedures
  • Patient transport/lifting & positioning techniques
  • Restocking of unit stores
  • Light cleaning duties/Garbage & Laundry handling
  • OH&S, EEO & Infection Control Policy &
  • Procedures
  • Liaising with hospital staff & the public

Medical/Surgical Wards & Auxiliary Units

Hornsby & Kuringai Hospital, Northern Sydney Health
04.1997 - 06.1999

PATIENT SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Gosford District Hospital
03.1996 - 03.1997
  • Cleaning of Hospital Wards & auxiliary units
  • Use of commercial cleaning equipment/products
  • Patient transport/lifting & positioning techniques
  • Movement of internal stores, transfer of specimens to pathology
  • Laundry & garbage handling
  • Mortuary duties
  • OH&S, EEO & Infection Control Policy &
  • Procedures
  • Liaising with hospital staff & the public

OPERATIONS ASSISTANT

Central Coast Health
  • Operating Theatres
  • Patient transport/lifting & positioning techniques
  • Transfer of specimens to pathology, pick-up & delivery of blood/blood products & O.T
  • Instruments
  • OH&S, EEO & Infection Control Policy &
  • Procedures
  • Liaising with hospital staff & the public

COURIER DRIVER

01.1994 - 01.1996
  • Delivering parcels on a set run
  • Delivering products to companies
  • Working as a sub-contractor moving Furniture

Pantry Person

Peat Island Centre
01.1991 - 01.1993
  • Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
  • Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
  • Removed trash and cleaned kitchen garbage containers.
  • Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
  • Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.

Royal Australian Navy

Royal Australian Navy
09.1982 - 09.1988

RAN seaman.

Served on Warship, Submarines.

Education

Open Foundation Certificate Program -

University of Newcastle
Central Coast, NSW
2014

Certificate IV in Disability Work Nova Training -

Nova Trainning
Sydney, NSW
2010

Statement in Health Care Teacher’s Aide Special Recertification -

TAFE
Tamworth, NSW
2005

Degree - Nursing

University of Newcastle Callaghan
Gosford, NSW
2001

Skills

  • Safety Practices
  • Vehicle Inspections
  • Safety-Focused
  • Clean Driving Record

Accomplishments

  • Preparation & serving of meals in a large scale kitchen
  • Use of commercial cleaning equipment/products
  • Interaction with Developmentally Disabled persons
  • GENERAL HANDYMAN
  • Roof repairs, painting, partition building, glazing, gardening, small plumbing repairs
  • Safe use of various power tools
  • Painting, tiling & carpentry skills
  • Boat maintenance
  • 5 Years’ Service - Royal Australian Navy – Sydney NSW 3years Submarines ABLE SEAMAN 2years Ships
  • Seamanship, maintenance & systems check skills
  • Boat & Radar/Sonar Operations
  • First-Aid, Fire Fighting training & other emergency training
  • Navy Public-Relations (Australia & overseas)

Certification

  • Medium Rigid Truck Drivers Licence
  • Boat Licence
  • Fork Lift Licence
  • Various OH&S, EEO,
  • Infection Control In-service
  • Advanced Fire Fighter Certificate of Proficiency
  • 1st Aid

Reefers

Hannafords Bus services

Owner

Geoff Searl 

phone 0428255510

geoff@hannafordsbusservices.com.au


Buslines Tamworth

Manager

Phil Furgerson

phone 0437125227


Darrell Alsop

Captain Tamworth City Rural Fire Service

Retired Manager ADAC

0422515171


Timeline

Bus Driver

Buslines
03.2022 - 12.2024

Bus Driver

Hannaford's Bus Service
02.2022 - 12.2024

Community Support Worker

Aruma Services
02.2019 - 11.2021

Job Coach DES

BEST Employment LTD
07.2017 - 01.2019

PLACEMENT OFFICER

Peel Valley Training and Employment
10.2009 - 07.2017

RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT WORKER

Aging, Home Care, Tamworth Day Options & Group Homes Tamworth, Community Access
02.2005 - 10.2009

CLEANING SERVICES TEAM MEMBER

Tamworth Regional Council
02.2004 - 02.2005

OPERATIONS ASSISTANT

Gosford District Hospital, Central
06.1999 - 08.2003

Medical/Surgical Wards & Auxiliary Units

Hornsby & Kuringai Hospital, Northern Sydney Health
04.1997 - 06.1999

PATIENT SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Gosford District Hospital
03.1996 - 03.1997

COURIER DRIVER

01.1994 - 01.1996

Pantry Person

Peat Island Centre
01.1991 - 01.1993

Royal Australian Navy

Royal Australian Navy
09.1982 - 09.1988

Open Foundation Certificate Program -

University of Newcastle

Certificate IV in Disability Work Nova Training -

Nova Trainning

Statement in Health Care Teacher’s Aide Special Recertification -

TAFE

Degree - Nursing

University of Newcastle Callaghan

OPERATIONS ASSISTANT

Central Coast Health
NICHOLAS J SMITH