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Stephen Newick

Port Melbourne,VIC

Summary

Experienced and safety-focused Trainer and Assessor with over 25 years’ practical experience in mining, emergency services and workplace safety. Recognised for delivering engaging and compliant training in high-risk environments, including confined space, gas testing, breathing apparatus and working at heights. Demonstrated ability to connect theoretical requirements with real-world application, drawing on extensive operational experience across mining, construction and industrial settings. Currently delivering a suite of nationally recognised Units of Competency at WAM Training, ensuring participants are equipped with the knowledge and practical capability to operate safely and meet legislative and site-based safety requirements.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Trainer and Assessor

WAM Training
09.2015 - Current
  • Deliver accredited training and assessment across high-risk units for confined space, breathing apparatus, gas testing and working at heights
  • Facilitate engaging and compliant training sessions for public and corporate clients, both on-site and in training facilities
  • Conduct realistic simulations and workplace scenarios aligned with unit requirements and industry standards
  • Maintain strong understanding of ASQA, WorkSafe and industry regulations relevant to training delivery

Contract Trainer

Eagle Training Services
01.2015 - 01.2021
  • Delivered nationally recognised training in permit systems, confined space and BA use
  • Supported mining clients across NSW and WA with tailored high-risk safety training
  • Assisted with validation of assessment tools and contextualisation of content
  • Assessed exclusion zones and hazard
  • Reviewed and implemented safe work procedures
  • Delivered height safety training
  • Completed rope access and fall prevention courses
  • Managed work at heights scenarios
  • Developed and enforced fall protection procedures
  • Supervised confined space entries in a training environment
  • Delivered training in confined space entry, risk assessment and rescue
  • Familiar with confined space hazards, permit systems and atmospheric testing
  • Used permit systems extensively as a Senior Safety Advisor
  • Delivered permit-to-work training to a range of industry clients
  • Clear understanding of risk assessment, job hazard analysis and permit conditions
  • Delivered MSMPER205 training aligned with specific permit requirements
  • Managed confined space entries under strict controls
  • Experience assessing documentation and ensuring compliance with permit conditions
  • Practical experience operating SCBA in real and simulated emergency situations
  • Trained mine site personnel and public clients in BA operation
  • Demonstrated understanding of donning, pre-use checks, and emergency response
  • Conducted gas testing on mining and processing sites
  • Delivered gas test training with real-world case studies
  • Proficient in calibration, detection limits, and hazard interpretation

Senior Safety Advisor

Cobar Consolidated Resources / Newmont Mining
01.2006 - 01.2015
  • Managed safety compliance and risk control measures on mine construction projects and during shutdown periods
  • Conducted confined space entry assessments and atmospheric gas testing in processing and underground environments
  • Implemented and reviewed safe work procedures including SWMS and permits
  • Delivered nationally recognised training in permit systems, confined space and BA use
  • Assisted with validation of assessment tools and contextualisation of content
  • Assessed exclusion zones and hazard
  • Reviewed and implemented safe work procedures
  • Delivered height safety training
  • Completed rope access and fall prevention courses
  • Managed working at heights scenarios
  • Led internal training for site personnel on WHS obligations and emergency procedures
  • Supervised confined space entries in a training environment
  • Delivered training in confined space entry, risk assessment and rescue
  • Familiar with confined space hazards, permit systems and atmospheric testing
  • Used permit systems extensively as a Senior Safety Advisor
  • Delivered permit-to-work training to a range of industry clients
  • Clear understanding of risk assessment, job hazard analysis and permit conditions
  • Delivered MSMPER205 training aligned with specific permit requirements
  • Managed confined space entries under strict controls
  • Experience assessing documentation and ensuring compliance with permit conditions
  • Practical experience operating SCBA in real and simulated emergency situations
  • Trained mine site personnel in BA operation
  • Demonstrated understanding of donning, pre-use checks, and emergency response
  • Conducted gas testing on mining and processing sites
  • Delivered gas test training with real-world case studies
  • Proficient in calibration, detection limits, and hazard interpretation

Emergency Services Officer – Contract Roles

01.2001 - 01.2006
  • Managed safety compliance and risk control measures on mine construction projects and during shutdown periods
  • Conducted confined space entry assessments and atmospheric gas testing in processing and underground environments
  • Implemented and reviewed safe work procedures including SWMS and permits
  • Delivered nationally recognised training in permit systems, confined space and BA use
  • Assisted with validation of assessment tools and contextualisation of content
  • Assessed exclusion zones and hazard
  • Provided emergency response services at mining and industrial sites
  • Participated in drills and live responses including confined space rescues
  • Maintained and used SCBA and gas detection equipment across various industries
  • Reviewed and implemented safe work procedures
  • Delivered height safety training
  • Completed rope access and fall prevention courses
  • Managed working at heights scenarios
  • Led internal training for site personnel on WHS obligations and emergency procedures
  • Supervised confined space entries in a training environment
  • Delivered training in confined space entry, risk assessment and rescue
  • Familiar with confined space hazards, permit systems and atmospheric testing

Education

TAE40122 Certificate IV -

Training and Assessment

Certificate IV -

Work Health and Safety

Skills

  • High-risk work environments
  • WHS legislation
  • Risk management
  • Permit-to-work systems
  • Trainer and Assessor
  • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
  • Emergency response
  • Gas detection
  • Breathing apparatus
  • Realistic scenario-based assessments
  • Contextualised training delivery

Professional Development

  • Regularly engages in professional development to maintain VET currency
  • Actively participates in WAM Training’s validation meetings and internal audits
  • Maintains industry contact through site visits, safety forums and client engagement

Units Of Competency Currently Delivered

  • VU23165 – Observe and Manage the Safe Approach of Plant to Electrical Infrastructure
  • RIIWHS204E – Work Safely at Heights
  • RIIWHS202E – Enter and Work in Confined Spaces
  • MSMPER200 – Work in Accordance with an Issued Permit
  • MSMPER205 – Enter Confined Space
  • MSMWHS216 – Operate Breathing Apparatus
  • MSMWHS217 – Gas Test Atmospheres

Timeline

Trainer and Assessor

WAM Training
09.2015 - Current

Contract Trainer

Eagle Training Services
01.2015 - 01.2021

Senior Safety Advisor

Cobar Consolidated Resources / Newmont Mining
01.2006 - 01.2015

Emergency Services Officer – Contract Roles

01.2001 - 01.2006

Certificate IV -

Work Health and Safety

TAE40122 Certificate IV -

Training and Assessment

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