Nigel Melzner
Port Lincoln,SA
Summary
Self motivated and results driven with a proven track record for consistently delivering high quality outcomes.
High work ethic and adopts a 'safety first' mindset to all tasks undertaken
Strong focus on fostering a collaborative team environment
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/manager
Lincoln Landscapes
09.2019 - 03.2025
- Managed day-to-day operations of busy Landscape Design, Construction and Maintenance business, ensuring all tasks were completed safely, accurately and efficiently by team members and sub contractors.
- Ensured compliance with Work Health and Safety regulations and applied sound Risk Management principles to all tasks undertaken.
- Instilled and fostered a positive work culture amongst employees.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Operated and maintained machinery including trucks (MR and HR) , skidsteers, excavators, chainsaws and power tools
Manager Community Infrastructure
City of Port Lincoln
04.2009 - 09.2019
- Oversaw the management of Council owned infrastructure including buildings and recreational assets.
- Planned and implemented ongoing maintenance programs and capital works projects within established budgets and timeframes.
- Managed and motivated employees to create a positive work environment and deliver outstanding results for the community.
- Ensured compliance with Work Health and Safety regulations to maintain a safe environment for employees, contractors and patrons.
- Applied risk management strategies and hierarchy of control principles to ensure safe delivery of all work programs and projects.
- Responsible for the maintenance program and replacement of Council Parks and Gardens vehicles and machinery.
Owner/Manager
Lincoln Landscapes
02.1997 - 04.2009
- Established and grew a Landscape Design, Construction and Maintenance business with a highly regarded reputation for quality work, professionalism and customer satisfaction.
- Managed day-to-day business operations ensuring all tasks were completed safely, accurately and efficiently by team members and sub contractors.
- Ensured compliance with Work Health and Safety regulations, and applied sound Risk Management principles to all tasks undertaken.
- Instilled and fostered a positive work culture amongst employees.
- Mentored several apprentices and trainees
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Operated and maintained machinery including trucks (MR and HR) skidsteers, excavators, chainsaws and power tools.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Horticulture
Roseworthy Agricultural College
Adelaide, SAGraduate Diploma - Teaching
University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SASkills
- Safety-oriented mindset
- Practical and intuitive thinking
- Analytical problem solving
- Collaborative team member
- Dependable and honest
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Strong attention to detail
Certification
- Current HR drivers license - (30 years)
- Construction Industry White Card
Timeline
Owner/manager
Lincoln Landscapes
09.2019 - 03.2025
Manager Community Infrastructure
City of Port Lincoln
04.2009 - 09.2019
Owner/Manager
Lincoln Landscapes
02.1997 - 04.2009
Bachelor of Science - Horticulture
Roseworthy Agricultural College
Graduate Diploma - Teaching
University of Adelaide
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