Saolotoga Tausagafou
Melbourne,VICTORIA
Summary
Highly organized and disciplined team player with the ability to excel in independent positions requiring minimal supervision. I am a motivated individual with an ongoing operational background starting from the education sector and most recently in logistics. I am seeking an opportunity to further develop my skills and experience with a valued organization whilst providing my extensive transferable skill set to drive further results and outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
TREE MAINTENANCE/ STUMP REMOVAL
GRAVITY TREE FORCE
05.2024
- Pruning, Trimming, Topping, Tree removal, Mulching
- Operating hand and power tools to complete tasks
- Adhere to safety guidelines
Correctional Officer
G4s CUSTODIAL SERVICES, PORT PHILIP PRISON
10.2024 - Current
- Perform all duties relating to everyday operation of Prison such as maintaining good order, security, safety, and welfare of everyone in the Prison
- Escort prisoners and essential services workers entering the premises
- Case management of Prisoners – ensure prisoners have offered relevant programs they require for rehabilitation and reintegration when necessary
MTM ALUMINIUM VIC PTY LIMITED
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Assemble aluminum frames
- Truck loader, delivery work
CALENDAR CHEESE
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Store person
- Sorting, scanning, labelling and loading ballets of goods
- Move pallets of goods around the warehouse using tuggers
SECURITY GUARD
ALLIED SECURITY COMPANY
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Conducting paroles around the premises
- Crowd control
- Observe and report on any incident that occurs during shift
- Written and Verbal communication
- Attention to detail
- Physical fitness
- Critical thinking & Problem solving
- Emergency and crisis response
- Use of electronic surveillance equipment to monitor alarm systems and activities
RECYCLING & RUBBISH COLLECTOR
JUNK2GO RUBBISH REMOVAL
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Sorting different rubbish such as metals etc
- In warehouse for disposal and recycling
- Ability to work independently
- Heavy lifting
- Physical fitness
- Good time management
- Follow established routes
- Communicate with dispatchers and other team members
- Reliable
PRINCIPLE SAMOAN LANGUAGE STANDARDS
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION SPORTS AND CULTURE
01.2021 - 09.2023
- Collaborated over the editing and reviewing of the Samoan Monolingual Dictionary
- Set educational resources and publications in accordance with cabinet approval relating to the standardization of the Samoan language (FK (17)25
- Creating presentations using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Implemented diverse approaches to ensure both language and academic success
- Cultural Awareness
- Process driven
- Public Speaking
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT & REHABILITATION OFFICER
SAMOA PRISONS AND CORRECTION SERVICES
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Coordinated the development and implementation of programs conducted in the prison
- Assisted with the facilitation of Rehabilitation activities for prisoners set for parole
- Interpersonal skills
- Conflict training
- Conducting patrol around the premises
- First aid and CPR training
- Providing guidance to staff
- Adhere to prisons processes and procedures
- Analyzing program progress and identifying areas for improvement
- Conducting prison cell searches
- Providing safety measures for public visitors
SENIOR GOVERNANCE OFFICE
MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Coordinate and facilitate programs conducted in the village communities
- Collaborated with relevant stakeholders with work pertaining to the roles and responsibilities of the village representatives
- Collaborated with the wider community to raise awareness achieving social development outcomes
- Team planning
- Facilitated leadership programs to promote disability inclusion
Education
Certificate III - Community Service
Bradford Institute of Advanced Education
01.2018
Postgraduate Diploma - Development Studies
National University of Samoa
01.2017
Bachelor of Arts - undefined
National University of Samoa
01.2015
Secondary Trained Teachers Certificate - undefined
Secondary Teachers College
01.2003
Diploma - Education
National University of Samoa
01.2001
Skills
- Research and Analytics
- Strong Written and Verbal communication skills
- Results Driven
- Rapport building
- Planning and Reporting
- Management and leadership
- Problem solving
Training
- 2025 License to operate high risk work – Forklift Truck LF
- 2024 Allied Security – Certificate of Approval for Security
- 2021 Ministry of Education Sports and Culture – Employee of the Year
- 2021 Education of the Mind Training of Trainers – Certificate of Participation
- 2020 Ministry of Education – Qualified Secondary School Teacher
- 2020 Ministry of Women and Social Development – Ministry Employee of the Year
- 2016 University of the South Pacific – Microsoft Excel2016 fundamentals30 Hours
Languages
Samoan
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Correctional Officer
G4s CUSTODIAL SERVICES, PORT PHILIP PRISON
10.2024 - Current
MTM ALUMINIUM VIC PTY LIMITED
08.2024 - 10.2024
CALENDAR CHEESE
05.2024 - 07.2024
TREE MAINTENANCE/ STUMP REMOVAL
GRAVITY TREE FORCE
05.2024
SECURITY GUARD
ALLIED SECURITY COMPANY
01.2024 - 05.2024
RECYCLING & RUBBISH COLLECTOR
JUNK2GO RUBBISH REMOVAL
10.2023 - 12.2023
PRINCIPLE SAMOAN LANGUAGE STANDARDS
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION SPORTS AND CULTURE
01.2021 - 09.2023
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT & REHABILITATION OFFICER
SAMOA PRISONS AND CORRECTION SERVICES
01.2020 - 01.2021
SENIOR GOVERNANCE OFFICE
MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
01.2018 - 12.2019
Certificate III - Community Service
Bradford Institute of Advanced Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Development Studies
National University of Samoa
Bachelor of Arts - undefined
National University of Samoa
Secondary Trained Teachers Certificate - undefined
Secondary Teachers College
Diploma - Education
National University of Samoa
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