Ryan Mander
Merewether,NSW
Summary
Experienced in utilizing SharePoint, PowerBI, Enablon, Cority, Success Factors (LMS), and Microsoft Office software platforms. Strong work ethic and exceptional communication skills. Recognized for detailed planning and coordination abilities with a methodical and precise approach to tasks. Proven ability to multitask effectively and thrive under pressure.
Safety training professional with extensive experience in developing and implementing safety programs. Recognized for fostering team collaboration and delivering consistent results. Possesses strong organizational skills and ability to adapt to dynamic environments, ensuring safety standards are met.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety & Training Coordinator
Infrabuild – WIRE
Newcastle, New South Wales
09.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Infrabuild is an Australian Steel company that recycles, manufactures and distributes steel products. Infrabuild WIRE draws rod to make wire, galvanizes that wire and makes it into fencing products that we sell under our own brand (Waratah and Cyclone).
- As the Safety & Training Coordinator for Galvanised Products, the largest department in WIRE (Currently 130 people), I am responsible for tracking and aiding in all safety events entered into Cority (Unsafe Conditions, At Risk Behaviors, Near Misses and Injuries) as well as managing the training of all employees. This involves organizing training packs for SME’s to train with, which I then assess the trainees against. Running classroom training, coordinating specialist and external training and ensuring our training compliance.
- Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Effectively manage and advise on all facets of safety, compliance, and training.
- Conduct safety compliance audits, CRI’s. (Critical Risk Inspections)
- Identify and close training gaps.
- Review and update training material.
- Key Achievements:
- Improved safety culture, awareness, and compliance across all key metrics.
- Greatly improved training compliance. Above 95%
- Held consultation and encouraged the workers to define their work groups and vote for HSR’s.
- Improved training documentation and training curriculars.
HSEDG Specialist – Regional NSW, based in Newcastle
Fedex Express
Newcastle, NSW
01.2022 - 09.2023
- Company Overview: Fedex is a one of the world’s largest transportation companies servicing more than 220 countries. Fedex Australia employs more than 5000 people with over 2800 vehicles. They have 56 Stations 188 agents and more than 1400 local exchange locations across the country.
- As the HSEDG Specialist for regional NSW I’m responsible for twelve stations across NSW. This involves using my specialist knowledge to advise and monitor compliance to policies and procedures through checklists and audits. I chair the regional Safety Review Board, manage all incidents and injuries as well as organizing and facilitating regional training requirements.
- Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Effectively manage and advise on all facets of safety, compliance, and training across twelve stations.
- Conduct safety compliance and training audits.
- Review and update training material.
- Key Achievements:
- Improved safety culture, awareness, and compliance across all twelve stations.
- Under my guidance our monthly checklists are now 100% with evidence of completion and filed in a uniform place for compliance.
Courier/Leading Hand/Acting Supervisor/HRS
TNT/FEDEX
Newcastle, NSW
11.2003 - 01.2022
- For more than 18 years I worked as a courier, developing into a leading hand, acting a shift supervisor as required and eventually requested, then voted HSR where I ended up looking after the monthly safety audits for two stations.
Overseas Travel
01.2000 - 01.2003
Horticultural Apprentice
Sutherland Shire Council
Sutherland Shire Council, NSW
01.1996 - 12.1999
- I was fortunate that Sutherland Shire Council encouraged me to go beyond a trade course and study for an associate diploma in park management. That encompassed extra TAFE attendance in my own time. Working for the council exposed me to a wide variety of horticultural activities and skills.
Education
Certificate IV - Training & Assessing
Forsythes
Newcastle, NSW12-2024
Certificate IV - Work Health and Safety BSB41419
Forsythes
Newcastle, NSW10-2021
Comcare Health and Safety Representative Course - Recover
Recover
Online01.2020
Associate Diploma - Park Management
Ryde TAFE
Sydney, NSW01.1999
HSC -
Kirrawee High School
Sydney, NSW12-1995
Skills
- Over five years of safety experience
- Critical risk inspection expertise in heavy industry
- Strong interpersonal communication
- Strong track record in team collaboration
- Knowledge of ICAM methodologies
- Experience in compliance auditing
- Goal-oriented
Hobbies and Interests
Cooks Hill Surf Club, - Director of Junior Activities – 2023 - Present, - Patrolling member, - Emergency Call Out Team member., - Nippers age manager, - Gear Steward, Horticulture, Woodwork, Brewing
Timeline
Safety & Training Coordinator
Infrabuild – WIRE
09.2023 - Current
HSEDG Specialist – Regional NSW, based in Newcastle
Fedex Express
01.2022 - 09.2023
Courier/Leading Hand/Acting Supervisor/HRS
TNT/FEDEX
11.2003 - 01.2022
Overseas Travel
01.2000 - 01.2003
Horticultural Apprentice
Sutherland Shire Council
01.1996 - 12.1999
Certificate IV - Training & Assessing
Forsythes
Certificate IV - Work Health and Safety BSB41419
Forsythes
Comcare Health and Safety Representative Course - Recover
Recover
Associate Diploma - Park Management
Ryde TAFE
HSC -
Kirrawee High School