Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Interests
References
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Owen Flanagan

Ayr,QLD

Summary

I am a passionate educator with over 24 years of teaching experience, who thrives on the success of the people I work with. I am extremely hard working and not afraid of a challenge. My excellent communication skills allow me to work collaboratively with all people. I believe safety in the workplace is of great importance. I have a broad range of life experience and skills which I believe would be invaluable to your school.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Fitter and Machinist

Woodfields Engineering
Townsville, QLD
01.2022 - Current

In this role I work as a fitter and machinist. This involves working on shutdown maintenance and shift relief at various mines around Queensland.

Design and Technology Teacher, Head of Department

Burdekin Catholic High School
Ayr, QLD
01.2007 - 09.2022
  • In this role, I managed general day-to-day running of the Technology department
  • Held regular meetings with staff and liaised with senior management to work on strategic planning
  • Commissioned new equipment and allowed students to access new technologies
  • Key responsibilities
  • Ordering and Budgeting
  • Developing Training packages
  • Building employer relationships throughout the community
  • Managing staff

Primary Producer

01.2006 - 01.2017
  • Agricultural Business, Cane Farm, Managed the growing of sugar cane
  • Utilised farm equipment to grow a successful crop
  • Scheduled watering and weed management to improve growth rate
  • Key Responsibilities
  • Managing farm expenses
  • Scheduling farm requirements
  • Liaising with contractors

Design and Technology Teacher

Ayr State High School
01.1999 - 01.2007
  • I was responsible for delivering high quality teaching with the aim to help students develop a broad base of skills through practical, investigational, and theoretical work
  • Key Responsibilities
  • Developing students’ familiarity, competence, and confidence within a safe workshop environment
  • Plan, prepare and deliver purposeful and productive lessons to assigned classes

Education

Certificate , Training and Assessment, TAE 40116, Blueprint -

Blueprint
Queensland
06.2021

Bachelor of Education - Design, and Technology

Newcastle University
Newcastle, NSW
1996

Trade Certificate, Fitting and Machining -

Newcastle Technical College And BHP
Newcastle, NSW
1991

11 Certificate -

St Francis Xavier College
Newcastle, NSW
12.1986

Skills

  • Key skills
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Decision making
  • Instructional
  • Critical thinking
  • Integrity
  • Problem Solving

Interests


Surf Life Saving (Bronze Medallion)
Recreational marine activities
Spending time with family
Outdoor Education
Coaching Rugby Union

Mountain Bike Riding

References

Mr Craig Frattini

Principal of Burdekin Catholic High School

Phone: 0402280715


Mr Greg Cameron
Principal of Southern Cross Catholic College, Townsville

(Past Principal)
Phone: 0439729248


Mr David Sexton (Pastoral Leader)
Burdekin Catholic High School
Phone: 0417 197 501


Mr Dave Guy (VET Coordinator)
Burdekin Catholic High School
Phone: 0408 821 002


Timeline

Fitter and Machinist

Woodfields Engineering
01.2022 - Current

Design and Technology Teacher, Head of Department

Burdekin Catholic High School
01.2007 - 09.2022

Primary Producer

01.2006 - 01.2017

Design and Technology Teacher

Ayr State High School
01.1999 - 01.2007

Certificate , Training and Assessment, TAE 40116, Blueprint -

Blueprint

Bachelor of Education - Design, and Technology

Newcastle University

Trade Certificate, Fitting and Machining -

Newcastle Technical College And BHP

11 Certificate -

St Francis Xavier College
Owen Flanagan