Hello my name is Preston Lee and I was born in Katherine and live all my life in my remote community of Barunga. Went to away to Darwin to do my study and get out of my comfort zone and take on challenges, and better myself and understanding
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Tractor Operator
Manbulloo Mangos
11.2022 - Current
Safari Guard
Big Country Safais
11.2021 - 11.2024
Mangager
Gulin Gulin Buffalo
11.2016 - 11.2021
Run the day to day operation
Indigenous Mentor
Indigenous Construction Resource Group Pty Ltd
05.2014 - 11.2020
Liaise with and foster effective working relationships with ICRG employees
Reinforce ICRG’s work expectations and value system to employees and specifically to Indigenous employee to ensure understanding and awareness
Identifying potential Indigenous issues and concerns facing completion of projects
Bridge the gap of understanding through education of both Indigenous culture and ICRG’s culture to employees and stakeholders
Provide feedback on employee behavior and advise them on acceptable behaviors and cultural standards
Ensure timely close out of such site-based corrective actions
Act as point of contact managing concerns of Indigenous groups
Provide mentoring and support to site personnel (Indigenous and non-indigenous) as required
Assist with retention of site employees
Enhance the development of cultural awareness and diversity within teams
Provide project administration assistance as required
Provide feedback on employee behavior in the form of a fortnightly report, to be submitted to the IBDC and on site Superintendent
Strong understanding of Aboriginal culture and ability to work in a manner that is sensitive to Aboriginal cultural requirements
Develop strong relationships with external stakeholders (Aboriginal representative bodies, clients)
Regional Advisor
Jawoyn Association
01.2013 - 01.2014
Advising the Jawoyn Board of Management on Businesses, Projects and Politics
Night Patrol Officer
Roper Gulf Shire Council
01.2012 - 01.2013
Chief Executive Officer
Jawoyn Association
01.2010 - 01.2012
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Jawoyn Association
01.2009 - 01.2010
Members Services Manager
Jawoyn Association
01.2006 - 01.2009
Acting T2 Ranger
Parks and Wildlife
01.2004 - 01.2005
T1 Ranger
Parks and Wildlife Service
01.2001 - 01.2004
Trainee Ranger
Parks and Wildlife Service
01.2000 - 01.2001
Education
Certificate 3 Civil Construction Pant Operation - Civil Engineering
Site Skill Training
Darwin, NT
01.2022
cert 4 Frontline Management -
Birbeck Education Safety & Training Pty Ltd
01.2014
cert 3 in Business Administration -
NTU Katherine Campus
Katherine
01.2006
cert 4 in Indigenous Governance and Leadership -
01.2003
cert 3 in Lands, Parks and Wildlife Service -
On the Job Training Parks & Wildlife NT
01.2002
Year 10 NTCE and Year 12 NTCE -
Kormilda College
Darwin, NT
01.1999
Skills
Well connected with Indigenous Groups
People skills
Listening skills
Problem solving skills
Strategic skills
Honest and Trustworthy
Team player
Involvementsandachievements
Been heavily involved negotiating the Agreement with Vista Gold on behalf of the Jawoyn Association as the Chief Executive Officer. In regards to Mt Todd Gold Mine in Katherine.
Been involving with the 10 year Joint Management Plan for Nitmiluk National Park while being the Deputy Chairperson of the Board of Management.
Been involved with the planning and completion of the Cicada Lodge Project in Nitmiluk National Park as the Chief Executive Officer and Cicada Board of Director.
I also lead and brought Indigenous people from across the NT together for the Katherine Region Land Council movement on economic development.