Tara Blackley
Herbert,Australia
Summary
Professional with extensive experience in tool management and safety operations. Recognized for strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail, consistently delivering high-quality results across various roles. Demonstrates rapid adaptability to new systems and processes, enhancing team collaboration and operational efficiency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Toolstore person
Monadelphous Group Ltd
Darwin, Australia
03.2025 - Current
- Issue/Receive tools to staff via our Cribmaster system
- Monitored inventory stock levels to ensure timely availability
- Maintain a calibration tool register
- Raise purchase orders and purchase requests via SAP
- Sent tooling for calibration and repair to maintain operational readiness
- Recorded and verified receipt of tooling for accurate tracking
- Conducted stocktaking to assess inventory accuracy
- Serialize and engrave tooling
- Bump test and charge Personal Gas Monitors
Workshop Supervisor
Thales Australia
10.2022 - Current
- Trained and mentored staff to enhance skill sets and compliance with safety standards.
- Conducted daily, weekly, and monthly safety checks to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
- Identifying potential Safety Hazards
- Health and Safety Representative
- Transporting dangerous goods via road using trucks and utilities
- Forklift operations of explosives and dangerous goods
- Inspecting & sentencing stock in accordance with our policies and procedures
- Prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines for Key Performance Indicators
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of storage facilities to ensure safe and efficient operations.
- Ensured reliable vehicle performance through regular maintenance checks.
- Picking stock to fulfil customer orders
- Issuing and returning stock to/from our customers
- Presenting for random breath and drug tests
- Reporting Security Incidents
Storage, Distribution and Maintenance Officer
Thales Australia
09.2021 - 10.2022
Truck Operator & Dispatch Officer
McArthur River Mine
10.2018 - 05.2021
- Attending Pre-start meetings at the commencement of shift to obtain important information about the daily operation
- Pre-start inspection of 777F/G, 789C/D CAT trucks to ensure that they are safe to operate
- Hauling various materials from the open pit to designated dumps and stockpiles
- Familiarized new trainees with truck operations and guided them through pit and dumps to secure their LV pass out
- Operating 789D water cart for dust suppression on roads, washing machines and pit walls, attending to emergencies such as fires
- Undertaking Safety interactions with other staff on site to identify any potential safety hazards
- Working a 7-day, 7-night roster with 14 days off
- Central contact point for fleet management faults, reporting and record keeping
- Assigning trucks to dig locations and managing throughout the shift for optimal production outcome targets
- Training staff in the use of our new mining dispatch fleet management system (Modular)
- Reviewed footage from fatigue management system, categorized events, and reported findings for safety compliance
- Prioritizing and managing situations in a fast paced, high stress environment with a calm approach
APS 4 Service Officer
Services Australia
01.2006 - 10.2018
- Managed ABSTUDY Away from Base submissions and acquittals for the NT/SA/Kimberley region and parts of QLD.
- Assessed eligibility of students and education institutions under ABSTUDY Policy Manual, facilitating accurate support distribution.
- Utilized internal resources to ensure compliance with processes and procedures.
- Assessing and reimbursing costs associated with travel, meals and accommodation under my delegation in accordance with the Australian Tax Officer’s tax determination rates for the relevant location
- Preparing spreadsheets and electronic payment documents for delegate approval to go to Accounts
- Maintaining a spreadsheet of submissions and acquittals for my area
- Maintained Centrelink records and prepared letters of approval and non-approval.
- Participated in meetings to collaborate with colleagues, enhancing knowledge sharing and program effectiveness.
- Interacted with customers through phone calls and in-person consultations to address inquiries.
Education
CPR Certificate -
01-2025
Fire Warden Training -
01-2025
Certificate IV -
Explosive Ordnance Maintenance
01-2024
First Aid Certificate -
01-2024
HSR Training -
05-2021
Certificate IV -
Customer Service
01-2008
Skills
- Tool inventory management
- Calibration and maintenance
- Safety inspections and compliance
- SAP purchasing
- Customer service and support
- Problem solving
- Maintenance and repair
- Time management and organization
- Dependability and responsibility
- Forklift operation
- Order fulfillment
References
- Benjamin Riordin, Senior Toolstore Person, Monadelphous Group Ltd, 08 8983 8863, benjamin.riordin@inpex.com.au
- Peter Espie, Senior Toolstore Person, Monadelphous Group Ltd, 08 8983 8863, peter.espie@inpex.com.au
Licenses And Clearances
- NT C Class Drivers Licence
- NT HR Licence
- Class 1 Dangerous Goods
- High Risk Work Licence (Forklift)
- Water Cart (RIIPMO206D)
- Rigid Haul Truck (RIIPMO338E)
- Light Vehicle (RIIVEH201D)
- White Card
Timeline
Toolstore person
Monadelphous Group Ltd
03.2025 - Current
Workshop Supervisor
Thales Australia
10.2022 - Current
Storage, Distribution and Maintenance Officer
Thales Australia
09.2021 - 10.2022
Truck Operator & Dispatch Officer
McArthur River Mine
10.2018 - 05.2021
APS 4 Service Officer
Services Australia
01.2006 - 10.2018
CPR Certificate -
Fire Warden Training -
Certificate IV -
Explosive Ordnance Maintenance
First Aid Certificate -
HSR Training -
Certificate IV -
Customer Service