Talia Law
Lonesome Dove Station,NT
Summary
My name is Talia Law and I am currently employed with DK Grazing, working and living as an All Rounder/Cook/Care Taker on Lonesome Dove station in Northern Territory. In this position, my duties include: being responsible for being the sole occupant on the station, maintaining and cleaning 3 housing blocks, cooking smoko, lunch and dinner for up to 25 people, completing daily station tasks such as, fencing, water runs, lick runs and participating in mustering and yard work. I have a passion for learning new skills and putting myself up to any challenge as I am a highly motivated and passionate woman. I am hard working, and I am able to confidently work within groups or individually within a workplace. I believe that I would make a strong addition to your organisation. I have experience in the administration field of work and am looking to further my skills and create a career out of it.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook/All Rounder/Care Taker
DK Grazing Company
03.2023 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals including Smoko, lunch and dinner daily for up to 25 people
- Developed and maintained clean and organized kitchen workspace, setting standard for team.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, ensuring safe dining environment.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Operated various station machinery including tractors, trucks and telehandlers
- Maintained Station homestead by completing mowing, gardening, spraying, cleaning indoor and outdoor areas
- Preparing and making beds for workers and other guests
- Collaborated with other workers to complete tasks efficiently according to established schedules
- Participated in Mustering and yard work with cattle
- Feed and looked after multiple Poddy Calves and horses
- Serviced generators
- Worked in all areas of station work including fencing, water runs, cleaning troughs and Lick distribution
- Maintained equipment functionality through regular cleaning and routine maintenance checks.
- Worked in variable temperatures and weather conditions to accomplish cleaning assignments.
Teacher Aide
Winton State School
08.2020 - 02.2023
- Providing a safe and stable environment for students
- Providing literacy interventions 1-1 with students
- Assisting students in classroom
- Preparing classroom for learning each day
- Organising and designing Winton State School staff shirts
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
Move It Program Sports Instructor
Winton Shire Council
12.2021 - Current
- Providing 4x sports lessons to the community 4x a week
- Ordering sports equipment
- Verbal and social media advertisement
- Gathering sport resources
- Organized extracurricular activities, fostering a sense of camaraderie among athletes while promoting sportsmanship and teamwork.
- Boosted player confidence and motivation with consistent encouragement and constructive feedback.
- Fostered a positive, supportive team atmosphere by organizing team-building activities and maintaining open lines of communication between players and coaching staff.
- Mentored new instructors on best practices in coaching methodology, contributing to a cohesive team environment.
- Developed strong relationships with local schools and community organizations to promote the sports program''s visibility within the community.
Remote Family Care Service/Remote Area Family Service
UnitingCare Community
03.2020 - 07.2020
- Working with a child individually to help learning development
- Helping fine motor and gross motor skills with children
- Running a 14-day program to help individual child’s needs in regards to development both cognitively, physically, emotionally and creativity
- Building positive relationships with parents and children
- Organising and completing 3x craft packs for 96 families
- Entering all data and collate monthly reports
- Communicating with families and organizing individual Kit boxes to help child’s learning development
Administration Officer/Finance department
North Shore State School
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Organising and completing pay runs
- OneSchool Finance
- Organizing Quotes between the school and companies
- Organizing Blue cards and linking Blue Cards
- Administrating medication to students
- Administrating First Aid to the students
- Providing a safe and stable environment for students
- Building positive relationships with companies
- Developed strong working relationships with colleagues, contributing to a positive work environment.
- Maintained high levels of organization within the office space through regular supply inventory checks and proactive restocking efforts.
- Delivered quality results under pressure by prioritizing tasks effectively during high-stress situations or tight deadlines.
- Assisted in the development of policy manuals and procedures, contributing to increased organizational clarity and effectiveness.
- Ensured accurate financial reporting by meticulously reviewing expense reports, invoices, and other financial documents.
- Followed detailed directions from management to complete daily paperwork and computer data entry.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
Special Education program 2week contract
North Shore State School
08.2019 - 08.2019
- Providing a safe and stable environment for students
- Building relationships with children and teachers
- Assisting students in classroom
- Providing individual student program
Providing teaching assistance for multiple grades
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Providing a safe and stable environment for students
- Preparing classroom for learning each day
- Cleaning the classroom
- Building relationships with children and teachers
Governess
07.2017 - 04.2019
- Providing education for students in grades Prep, Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3
- Providing a safe and stable environment for students
- Preparing classroom for learning each day
- Preparing learning schedules
- Organising timetables
- Keeping high levels of communication with Distance Education teachers
- Cleaning the classroom
- Preparing meals for up to 15
- Feeding animals
Teacher Aide in Pre-Prep
Kowanyama State School
06.2017 - 06.2017
- Providing a safe and stable environment for the students
- Lead a play-based learning environment
- Preparing the classroom for learning each day
- Cleaning the classroom every afternoon
Admin for traineeship’s and Apprenticeships
Western Cape College- Weipa Campus
04.2017 - 05.2017
- Providing excellent customer service to local business’
- Key role- Source, invite and co-ordinate 50 exhibitors for careers for THE WCC Careers Expo
- Established and maintained standard office procedures to achieve demanding targets.
- Developed strong relationships with school administration and parents and offered best care for children.
- Collaborated with school administration and staff to promote school spirit during events and activities.
- Facilitated communication between athletes, parents, and school administration to maintain transparency and support.
- Coordinated collaborative efforts between general education teachers and special education staff to ensure seamless support for struggling students.
Education
BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION - Health and Physical Education, English
CENTRAL QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY
OnlineBACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION - Health and Physical Education, English
JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY
Townsville, QLD01.2017
QUEENSLAND CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION -
WESTERN CAPE COLLEGE
Weipa, QLD01.2014
Skills
- Customer service
- Dependable and responsible
- Excellent communication
- Multitasking and organization
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
Professional Learning
- Working with Children Clearance NT 06/2024
- First Aid and CPR Certificate HLTAID011 - 03/2024
- Anaphylaxis Training, 12/2022
- Asbestos Awareness Training, 12/2022
- First Aid Certificate, 12/2022
- Winton State School NAIDOC Committee, 12/2022
- Winton State School Social Club Committee member, 12/2022
- Blue Card License, 12/2021
- Winton State School Wellbeing Committee member, 12/2021
- Winton State School Positive Culture for Learning Coach, 12/2021
- Practical Blood Glucose Monitoring in State Schools, 12/2019
- Type 1 Diabetes Management in State Schools, 12/2019
- Think Mobility training on People Handling and Loads competence assessment, 12/2019
Timeline
Cook/All Rounder/Care Taker
DK Grazing Company
03.2023 - Current
Move It Program Sports Instructor
Winton Shire Council
12.2021 - Current
Teacher Aide
Winton State School
08.2020 - 02.2023
Remote Family Care Service/Remote Area Family Service
UnitingCare Community
03.2020 - 07.2020
Administration Officer/Finance department
North Shore State School
08.2019 - 03.2020
Special Education program 2week contract
North Shore State School
08.2019 - 08.2019
Providing teaching assistance for multiple grades
05.2019 - 08.2019
Governess
07.2017 - 04.2019
Teacher Aide in Pre-Prep
Kowanyama State School
06.2017 - 06.2017
Admin for traineeship’s and Apprenticeships
Western Cape College- Weipa Campus
04.2017 - 05.2017
BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION - Health and Physical Education, English
CENTRAL QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION - Health and Physical Education, English
JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY
QUEENSLAND CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION -
WESTERN CAPE COLLEGE
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