Rachel McLeod
Sunshine West
Summary
Enthusiastic and skilled facility maintenance professional with over a decade of experience in building construction, maintenance planning, and compliance. My strengths include developing and implementing maintenance plans, coordinating contractors, and ensuring regulatory compliance (OHS, risk management, asset management). I am proactive, collaborative, and committed to supporting the smooth operation of council facilities for all stakeholders. I am committed to Melton City Council’s vision of a vibrant, safe, and liveable city. My approach reflects Council values through proactive service, teamwork, and a focus on continuous improvement and inclusion.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Tradesperson
Melton City Council
05.2024 - Current
- Lead reactive and scheduled facility maintenance, ensuring asset reliability and compliance with council standards.
- Develop and implement maintenance schedules, including preventative, predictive, and corrective approaches.
- Coordinate and oversee contractors and in-house teams to deliver maintenance projects on time and within budget.
- Conduct facility inspections, triage tasks, and respond to service desk escalations and direct requests from facility managers and users.
- Support procurement processes and contribute to operational practices aligned with OHS, risk management, and asset management.
- Participate in after-hours rotating roster, providing high-level support to Council’s After Hours Duty Officer.
- Trusted to perform higher duties and support team development.
Maintenance Electrician
Crown Resorts
10.2019 - 05.2024
- Delivered scheduled and reactive maintenance for plant, gaming, kitchen, and hotel equipment.
- Supported OHS initiatives and ensured compliance in a 24-hour environment.
- Provided general handyman services and basic plumbing.
- Worked collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams to achieve facility objectives.
Maintenance Electrician
Sunstone & Metro Trains
01.2015 - 10.2019
- Scheduled maintenance checks for emergency fittings, pumps, and generators.
- Maintained lighting and electrical components for infrastructure and facilities.
- Supported multi-disciplinary teams in maintenance investigation and planning.
Apprentice Electrician & Project Positions
Pacific Services Group
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Supported major infrastructure projects including hospital, town centre, and rail upgrades.
- Installed and commissioned lighting, power, and communication systems.
Education
Certificate IV - Building & Construction
Parker Brent
Victoria01-2025
Certificate IV - Occupational Health And Safety
Southern Edge Training
Victoria01-2015
Certificate III - Electrotechnology
NECA Skills Centre
Victoria01-2012
A Class Electrician's Licence -
Energy Safe Victoria
VictoriaLicence - Austel Open Master Cabler Licence
NECA Skills
Victoria01-2012
Licence - Boom & Scissor EWP Licence
Work Safe Victoria
Victoria01-2012
Certificate - Safe Working At Heights
Baseline
Victoria01-2010
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Certificate IV, Building and Construction – Parker Brent, 2025
- Certificate IV, OH&S – Southern Edge Training, 2015
- Certificate III, Electrotechnology – NECA Skills Centre, 2012
- A Class Electrician’s License – Energy Safe Victoria, 2013
- Austel Open Master Cabler License – NECA Skills Centre, 2012
- Boom & Scissor EWP License – Work Safe Victoria, 2012
- Safe Working at Heights – Baseline, 2010
- OH&S White Card Construction License – Work Safe Victoria, 2009
- Victorian Driver’s Licence (current)
Timeline
Senior Tradesperson
Melton City Council
05.2024 - Current
Maintenance Electrician
Crown Resorts
10.2019 - 05.2024
Maintenance Electrician
Sunstone & Metro Trains
01.2015 - 10.2019
Apprentice Electrician & Project Positions
Pacific Services Group
01.2010 - 01.2014
Certificate IV - Building & Construction
Parker Brent
Certificate IV - Occupational Health And Safety
Southern Edge Training
Certificate III - Electrotechnology
NECA Skills Centre
A Class Electrician's Licence -
Energy Safe Victoria
Licence - Austel Open Master Cabler Licence
NECA Skills
Licence - Boom & Scissor EWP Licence
Work Safe Victoria
Certificate - Safe Working At Heights
Baseline