Rachael Donovan
Manjimup,WA
Summary
Highly motivated professional with a strong work ethic, possessing excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Well-known reputation for reliability and adaptability, with a swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities, dedicated to driving team success and contributing to organizational growth.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Fighter/Conservation Employee
Parks and Wildlife Donnelly District
07.2023 - Current
- Prescribed burning and wildfire suppression
- 1080 baiting
- Applied chemical solutions for effective weed mitigation.
- Operated backhoe equipment to excavate and move materials.
- Operated chainsaws to manage vegetation removal efficiently.
- Executed tree planting and grading tasks with precision.
- Maintained recreational site standards.
- Mentored new firefighters by sharing knowledge and experience, fostering a supportive learning environment for professional development.
- Contributed to a positive work environment for all crew members by consistently demonstrating leadership qualities, professionalism, and dedication to duty.
- Streamlined communication between firefighters and command staff during incidents with clear radio procedures and incident reporting protocols.
Fire Fighter/Conservation Employee
Parks and Wildlife Wellington District
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Prescribed burning and wildfire suppression
- 1080 baiting
- Performed regular upkeep of recreational areas.
- Conducted daily operations of backhoe machinery.
- Managed safe operation of chainsaw in various conditions.
- Ensured efficient operation of tractor machinery during fieldwork.
- Tree planting and grading
- Streamlined communication between firefighters and command staff during incidents with clear radio procedures and incident reporting protocols.
- Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage.
Fire Fighter/Conservation Employee
Parks and Wildlife Wellington District
08.2006 - 02.2011
- Prescribed burning and wildfire suppression
- 1080 baiting
- Maintained recreational site.
- Utilized tractors to perform sustainable environmental activities.
- Operated chainsaw for various tasks.
- Mentored new firefighters by sharing knowledge and experience, fostering a supportive learning environment for professional development.
- Streamlined communication between firefighters and command staff during incidents with clear radio procedures and incident reporting protocols.
Farm Hand
Katandra Farms
02.2000 - 12.2006
- Managed day-to-day operations in a high-volume dairy facility.
- Implemented health monitoring procedures for calf development.
- Installed and repaired various types of fences with precision.
- Managed irrigation systems for optimal efficiency and crop hydration.
- Executed strategic chemical treatments for effective weed suppression.
- Managed machinery operations for hay processing.
- Ensured proper animal care by administering medications, vaccinations, or treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
- Assisted in birth of livestock, enhancing farm's productivity and animal well-being with skilled support.
- Trained new farm hands in efficient work methods and safety practices, fostering knowledgeable and safety-conscious team.
- Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
- Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
- Documented animal growth, production costs, individual behaviors, feeding patterns and other data in daily logs and main database, noting trends, and identifying areas of concern.
Education
SENIOR FIRST AID -
SOUTHWEST TAFE
Manjimup, WA12.2024
1080 AUTHORISED OFFICER -
DBCA ACCREDITED
Harvey, WA12.2022
WORK PLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY -
DBCA ACCREDITED
Harvey, WA12.2021
GREEN CARD -
DBCA ACCREDITED
Harvey, WA12.2021
FIRE OPERATIONS -
DBCA ACCREDITED
Collie, WA12.2020
ETHICAL DECISION MAKING -
DBCA ACCREDITED
Collie, WA12.2020
CERTIFICATE ||| - DAIRY AND AGRICULTURE
SOUTHWEST TAFE
Dardanup, WA11.2004
High School Diploma -
HARVEY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Harvey, WA12.1999
Skills
- COMPUTER AND DATA ENTRY
- COMMUNICATION
- LEADERSHIP QUALITIES
- DECISION MAKING UNDER PRESSURE
- PERSONAL MANAGEMENT
Drivers Licence 4449371
Current C class and MR licence.
Timeline
Fire Fighter/Conservation Employee
Parks and Wildlife Donnelly District
07.2023 - Current
Fire Fighter/Conservation Employee
Parks and Wildlife Wellington District
08.2020 - 06.2023
Fire Fighter/Conservation Employee
Parks and Wildlife Wellington District
08.2006 - 02.2011
Farm Hand
Katandra Farms
02.2000 - 12.2006
SENIOR FIRST AID -
SOUTHWEST TAFE
1080 AUTHORISED OFFICER -
DBCA ACCREDITED
WORK PLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY -
DBCA ACCREDITED
GREEN CARD -
DBCA ACCREDITED
FIRE OPERATIONS -
DBCA ACCREDITED
ETHICAL DECISION MAKING -
DBCA ACCREDITED
CERTIFICATE ||| - DAIRY AND AGRICULTURE
SOUTHWEST TAFE
High School Diploma -
HARVEY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
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