Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Qualifications Certificates Licenses
Timeline
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Simone Sawyer

Darwin,NT

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Pipe Layer/Machinery Operator/Labourer

McConnell Dowell/ BMD Joint Venture
02.2024 - 12.2024

Planning and implementation of Pipe Installation. Assisting in trench preparation. Operating various heavy Machinery. Land Rehabilitation.

Civil Construction All Rounder

NORTHERN AUSTRALIA CIVIL
06.2023 - 12.2023
  • All Round Operator on various equipment including: 980 and 972 Loader with attachments, Water Cart, Rollers, Excavators, Graders (Logbook Training grading Haul Roads), Moxy Water Cart (Logbook Training), Articulated Dump Truck (Logbook Training)
  • Oversee operations of Rejects Plant at Lithium Mine, Dewatering, Pipelaying, Assist Form Workers, Labour Work as required
  • Assist in servicing and maintenance of all machine operated.

Civil Construction All Rounder

EARTHBUILT PTY LTD
06.2020 - 06.2023
  • All round Operator on various civil equipment including: 972 Loader, WaterCart, SkidSteer, Excavators, Rollers, Cement Trucks, Crane Truck, Screening Plant, Batching Plant.
  • Clear and prepare sites to be worked on, Direct traffic through worksites, Move materials around the site and operate above listed machinery, Assist in Road upgrades – Widening, repairs etc, Subdivisions, operating machines and labour-intensive work as required, Provide supervision to subordinates, All aspects of planning and execution of civil projects, Complete site checks and machinery checks to ensure safety is maintained at all times, Complete repairs on plant and machinery, Set up and use of Laser Levels and Total Stations, Responsible for the operation and repair of both Screening Plants and Batch Plants, Servicing of all Machinery onsite.

Traffic Management Supervisor

ARAFURA TRAFFIC CONTROL
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Supervise work crews and maintenance activities for roadways and traffic control systems, Prioritise and assigns tasks to subordinate staff as necessary, Assure that all safety rules and regulations are observed on the job site, Set up, manage and remove temporary traffic control schemes/signs, Direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic around construction zones, accidents or other road disruptions; ensuring the safety of workers and public, Handle a Stop-Slow sign and manage other similar traffic control signs and devices, Communicate with other road traffic personnel to provide and receive updates on traffic conditions, Complete site checks and monitor traffic behaviour and/or flow to ensure safety is always maintained

Client Liaison Officer

CEPA FARM SUPPLIES
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Customer sales and service, Processing of sales including customer accounts, Unloading/Loading of trucks with forklift and by hand, Inventories and stock management, Collecting and loading customer orders into vehicles, Handling customer enquiries, General store-man duties including cleaning and packaging products, Moving large quantities of bulky items such as hay and animal feed bags by hand
  • Enhanced productivity by skillfully operating heavy machinery for various construction and excavation projects.
  • Reduced downtime by performing regular maintenance checks on heavy equipment, ensuring optimal performance.
  • Increased safety on the job site by strictly adhering to established protocols and guidelines for heavy machine operation.
  • Collaborated with team members to efficiently complete projects within tight deadlines.
  • Consistently met project deadlines through effective time management and efficient use of heavy machinery.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment, minimizing hazards and promoting overall safety on the job site.
  • Assisted with training new employees on proper equipment usage, fostering a culture of continuous learning among team members.
  • Mitigated risk by identifying potential issues before they arose, proactively addressing concerns related to heavy machine operations.

Administration Assistant

CENTRAL FRUIT AND VEG WHOLESALER
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Customer sales and service, Data Entry and Daily Banking, Customer Order Preparation, Staff Training

Customer Service Officer

THE GILLEN CLUB
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Customer Sales and Service, Food Preparation, Staff Management and Training, Quality Assurance.

Jillaroo

Bunda Station
01.2014 - 01.2015


  • Prepare all meals for staff and visitors, Clean and maintain homestead and quarters, Maintain homestead gardens and lawns, Carry out bore runs and scheduled maintenance on clutch bore motors, Truck, tractor and grader driving, Cattle mustering by bike and horse, Fencing, yard work, basic welding and general maintenance duties, Repairs of pipelines, Daily care of poddy calves, horses, goats, pigs and dogs

Warehousing Assistant

HAZELDENE’S
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Operation of electronic data equipment, All warehousing and loading operations, Stock rotation, Cargo movement using manual and electric pallet trucks and walkie stackers, Ensure safe work practices are implemented in a forklift/high risk area

Processing Supervisor

HAZELDENE’S
01.2006 - 01.2014
  • Manage and review the performance of staff, Supervise staff according to production schedules, Maintain good communication practices to ensure free flow of information that empowered and enhanced staff morale, efficiency and production requirements, Ensure planned key performance indicators in production efficiency and performance are met or exceeded, Implement systems of preventative maintenance of equipment and machines, Monitor, review, identify and implement processes to drive continuous improvement activities through the execution of best practice, Conduct regular reviews of manpower and material utilisation to maximise usage and minimise wastage, Document and implement Good Manufacturing Processes, Monitor product quality to ensure conformance with quality standards and customer requirements, Assist Quality Assurance and OHS departments with issues raised relative to processing and sales ensure accurate completion of all paperwork, Be proactive in improving safe work practices and workplace environment, Monitor, apply and promote company policy and procedure in all work practice

Nurse Shift Supervisor/Dementia Care Coordinator

ST PAULS LUTHERAN HOSTEL
01.1999 - 01.2006
  • Encourage independence of residents with daily living skills and personal choices where practicable, Oversee the duties of all Personal Care Assistants on duty, Ensure organisational policy and procedures are adhered to, Staff task delegation and training, Provide support and information to family and carers of residents, Ensure the privacy and confidentiality of residents remained as per organisational policy, Coordinate activities, outings and functions for residents and their families

Nurse Supervisor/Dementia Care Coordinator

ST LOUIS NURSING HOME
01.1996 - 01.1999
  • Responsible for the assessment and documentation requirements of referred residents prior to their admission to meet funding requirements, Oversee the duties of Personal Care Assistants employed to provide day to day assistance to residents, Encourage the maintenance of independence in daily living skills and personal choices where practicable, Maintain the dignity and self-determination of residents, Provide support and information to residents, their family, and carers, Staff management including rosters, training and task delegation, Ensure organisation policies and procedures are adhered to, Coordinate and complete residents’ reviews and RCI’s

Agency Nurse

NURSES SPECIALIST BUREAU
01.1995 - 01.1997
  • Provide at short notice nursing services to a vast array of clients across the Adelaide CBD, Responsible for ensuring patients receive a high standard of care in Cardiac, ICU, Haemodialysis, Surgical, Neurological, Orthopaedic, Rehabilitation, Oncology, Paediatric and General Wards, as directed by senior staff, Ensure day to day care requirements for residents in aged care facilities are met

Machinery Operator

Earth Built
01.2025 - 03.2025

Temporary position as a Machinery Operator and Fixed Plant Operator working on floodwaters repairs and road re-sheeting.

Trenching of Road Margin for concreting. .

Education

Certificate IV - Civil Construction Plant Operation

Ace Training
Bendigo, VIC
2018

Diploma - Nursing

Horsham College
Horsham, VIC
12.1996

Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Resource Allocation
  • Quality Control
  • Earthworks Execution
  • Materials Management
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Daily Reporting
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Site Inspection
  • Employee Training
  • Safety Policies and Procedures
  • Critical Thinking
  • Production and Processing
  • Equipment Oversight
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Attention to Detail
  • Project Deadlines
  • Dedicated Work Ethic
  • Assignment Delegation
  • Risk Management
  • Work Monitoring
  • Decision-Making
  • Dependable and Hardworking
  • Site Measuring and Marking

References

  • Referees available upon request
  • Copies of licences and qualifications available upon request

Qualifications Certificates Licenses

  • C Class and HR Drivers Licences
  • Firearms licence Classes A and B
  • TLILIC2001 Forklift Truck
  • TLID3011 Specialised Forklift Truck Operations
  • RIIRIS402E Carry out risk process management
  • RIICWD503E Prepare WorkZone Traffic Management Plans and Traffic Guidance Schemes
  • RIIWHS302D Traffic Management
  • RIIWHS205D Traffic Control
  • RIIWHS204D Work Safely at Heights
  • RIIHAN301D Operate Elevating Work Platform
  • RIIMPO321E Conduct Wheeled Front End Loader Operations
  • RIIMPO317A Conduct Roller Operations
  • RIIVEH304D Conduct Tip Truck Operations
  • RIIMPO318E Conduct Skid Steer Loader Operations
  • RIIMP0334D Conduct Skid Steer Loader Operations Using Attachments
  • RIIMPO320E Conduct Excavator Operations
  • RIIHAN308E Load and Unload Plant
  • CPCCWHS1001A White Card
  • RIIBEF201D Plan and Organise Work
  • RIIWHS201D Work Safely and follow WHS Policies and Procedures
  • Certificate IV in Competitive Systems and Practices
  • Chemical Handling in the Workplace
  • HLTFA301B Apply First Aid
  • Initial Level OHS Training for HSR’s, Managers and Supervisors. Work Safe Approved.
  • Certificate II in Food Processing, VECCI Apprenticeships
  • Advanced First Aid (resuscitation)

Timeline

Machinery Operator

Earth Built
01.2025 - 03.2025

Pipe Layer/Machinery Operator/Labourer

McConnell Dowell/ BMD Joint Venture
02.2024 - 12.2024

Civil Construction All Rounder

NORTHERN AUSTRALIA CIVIL
06.2023 - 12.2023

Civil Construction All Rounder

EARTHBUILT PTY LTD
06.2020 - 06.2023

Traffic Management Supervisor

ARAFURA TRAFFIC CONTROL
01.2018 - 01.2020

Client Liaison Officer

CEPA FARM SUPPLIES
01.2016 - 01.2018

Administration Assistant

CENTRAL FRUIT AND VEG WHOLESALER
01.2015 - 01.2016

Customer Service Officer

THE GILLEN CLUB
01.2015 - 01.2016

Jillaroo

Bunda Station
01.2014 - 01.2015

Warehousing Assistant

HAZELDENE’S
01.2012 - 01.2014

Processing Supervisor

HAZELDENE’S
01.2006 - 01.2014

Nurse Shift Supervisor/Dementia Care Coordinator

ST PAULS LUTHERAN HOSTEL
01.1999 - 01.2006

Nurse Supervisor/Dementia Care Coordinator

ST LOUIS NURSING HOME
01.1996 - 01.1999

Agency Nurse

NURSES SPECIALIST BUREAU
01.1995 - 01.1997

Certificate IV - Civil Construction Plant Operation

Ace Training

Diploma - Nursing

Horsham College
Simone Sawyer