Coordinated implementation and compliance with company-wide risk management and workplace safety programs
Assisted with WHS policy development, advice on workplace safety legislation, safety awareness and education, risk assessment, internal auditing, compliance, safety governance, management reporting, WHS resource supervision and stakeholder liaison
Developed strategies to mitigate against accident and injury, including WHS functional plans, risk profiles and improvement action plans
Trained staff in hazard assessment and risk mitigation, with a focus on coaching staff within the scope of the company’s Job safety and Environmental Analysis program
Collated WHS related data from numerous channels and analysed WHS data to identify trends
Coordinated implementation of WHS programs in keeping with legislation and in-house policy
Reviewed WHS policy and made recommendations on changes to policy to enhance the safety of staff and materiel
Simplified WHS requirements so that they were easily understood by frontline staff.
Operations Assistant
Functional responsibilities included business planning, forecasting and budgeting, training management, operations management, workplace safety, management reporting, staff management and compliance
Entrusted with management of all resources, using a variety of online and manual logistics and financial management systems such as the Army Capability Management System
Forecast resource usage up to several years in advance, prepared budgets, allocated resources and acquitted usage against the budget
Presented briefings to the weekly operations management team encompassing all aspects of business operations, including logistics capability, asset management and operational readiness.
PROJECT DELIVERY OFFICER / TRAINING DEVELOPER / CONTINOUS IMPROVEMNET COORDINATOR / ARMY CORPORAL / INSTRUCTOR / TEAM LEADER / OPERATIONS ASSISTANT
SCHOOL OF MILITARY ENGINEERING
01.2024 - Current
Played a role in delivering training focused on expedient engineering methods
Contributed to training delivery, training development, conducting assessments, quality assurance and administration of a suite of initial employment programs for several hundred trainees annually
Provided technical advice on all aspects of the training cycle to the management team, including training analysis, design, delivery and evaluation
Prepared lesson plans using a variety of manual and multimedia tools, including complex audiovisual systems and electronic aids
Oversaw course administration, personnel administration and coordination of all facilities required for large scale training activities
Set about modernising the curriculum by liaising with end user organisations to identify workplace needs, identified skills gaps and customised the curriculum
Developed training management plans, course curriculum, new assessment tools, instructional techniques and delivery methods
Provided feedback on quality assurance systems in a Registered Training Organisation Environment governed by Australian Qualifications Training Framework standards.
Project Delivery Officer
Australian Rail Track Corporation
06.2022 - Current
Drove innovation within the department by promoting creative thinking and supporting new initiatives.
Project Team Leader
Australian Rail Track Corporation
02.2019 - 06.2022
Fostered a positive work environment by promoting collaboration, open communication, and mutual respect among team members.
Communicated project expectations to team members and stakeholders to set tone for high productivity level.
Built flow charts and project plans, informing clients on available services while proposing viable paths towards accomplishing objectives.
Developed and managed comprehensive project plans and associated project documents to keep ongoing development on schedule.
Team Leader / Field Engineer
AUSTRALIAN ARMY
09.2024 - 12.2024
Worked in a busy engineering organisation (2 CER) and reported to the Engineering Supervisor
Responsible for conducting a range of military field engineering tasks, including construction planning, procuring equipment, staff management, WHS and contractor liaison
Worked within a team of tradesmen to provide basic field maintenance and construction services to Defence businesses during deployments
Gained exposure to horizontal and vertical construction and operating all manner of industrial equipment, demonstrating an ability to acquire new skills quickly
Developed a wide range of trade and technical skills and held responsibility for assisting in construction of temporary roads, bypasses and fords
Gained experience in cargo management and load handling, technical administration, OHS compliance, off-road vehicle operations, interpreting technical drawings, plant operations, laying pipes, levelling, trenching, traffic control, sub-soil drainage, reinforced concreting, tree felling, grounds maintenance and installing signage
Engineered drains, constructed culverts and erected bridges using man-made and natural materials
Constructed and operated field machinery, built ferries and rafts and produced drinkable water using water-purification equipment
Accountable for management of an engineering equipment fleet, including loan equipment and fleet maintenance
Participated in regular team meetings, providing technical expertise on engineering capabilities, processes and resources
Liaised with peers to procure resources outside of normal supply chains to overcome shortages, demonstrating sound problem solving skills and use of initiative
Commended for my ability to promote and foster a culture of teamwork, improving productivity and efficiencies, and delivering a higher quality service to business partners
Established a reputation for being reliable, safe, competent, proactive, quick and able to work completely autonomously
Worked abroad in Afghanistan under challenging operational conditions.
Education
No Degree -
Dungog High School
Dungog, NSW
Skills
Work Coordination
Innovation and Creativity
Budgeting and finance
Investigation Management
Team Management
Project Scoping
Relationship Building
Work Planning and Prioritisation
Project Management
Other Competencies
Able to adapt quickly to new roles and changes in the industry.
Experienced in creating positive change in a competitive environment.
Deep appreciation of diversity and group dynamics.
Proven skills in selling ideas and solutions.
Action oriented team player with a positive attitude.
Comfortable identifying customer’s needs through interpretation of data.
Skills Qualifications Experience
BSB51415 Diploma of Project Management
BSB51315 Diploma of Work Health and Safety
TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
Lean Six Sigma white Belt Certification
High Risk Work Licence – LF Forklift
National WHS General Construction Induction Training
Certificate III in Public Safety (Military Engineering)
Drivers Licence
Work Competencies
Calm demeanor - My manner gains the trust, confidence and loyalty of clients and colleagues.
Communication - A high degree of literacy and an ability to communicate in a fluent manner on a wide variety of topics.
Customer focus - Pragmatic understanding of the customer service ethos with an ability to listen and empathise.
Organisation - Frequently managed competing tasks and organised major activities to tight time frames.
Problem solving - Practical experience analysing complex issues and breaking them into solvable parts.
Quality focus - An excellent eye for detail supported by high personal standards and a track record of integrity.
Teamwork - Proven teamwork skills backed by experience working in diverse work environments.
Timeline
Team Leader / Field Engineer
AUSTRALIAN ARMY
09.2024 - 12.2024
PROJECT DELIVERY OFFICER / TRAINING DEVELOPER / CONTINOUS IMPROVEMNET COORDINATOR / ARMY CORPORAL / INSTRUCTOR / TEAM LEADER / OPERATIONS ASSISTANT