Tom Kenneally

Work History

John Holland Construction

11.2022 - 05.2025

Worked efficiently and carefully to complete tasks and meet daily deadlines.
Form working and concreting - slip form crash barriers.
Use of Forklift in confined challenging conditions as part of MEI Logistics team.
Use of extensive range of power tools.
Extensive shift work Day/Night 12hrs
Wellbeing support worker for co workers and wider team.
Safely loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas in all weather conditions.

HALT - Hope Assistance Local Tradies

11.2019 - 11.2022

Delivered in person and online suicide prevention events for the construction industry for audiences of up to 250.
+ Developed targeted marketing materials including: video / Posters / fliers / sticker campaigns.
+ Co designed successful 250k funding pitch with IPC Community Health and Movement International.
+ Built collaborative partnerships with key agencies in both the civil construction and allied health industries.
+ Worked closely with Victorian TAFE’s to deliver mental health support events for apprentices entering the construction industry
This role has allowed me to develop strong collaborative relationships across the construction industry - building trust and rapport in order to find best fit solutions for their teams.
I have develop excellent and highly transferable presentation skills and have increased my project management and co design capabilities.

Uniting Vic Tas

05.2017 - 11.2019

Worked with carers and care recipients to set and achieve goals, engage external health support services and build resilience and independence.
+ Supported clients and their families to identify goals and find suitable support services in the eastern regions.
+ Collaborated with internal and external agencies to find robust creative solutions for clients.
+ Represented the organisation at regional allied health stakeholder events.
+ Streamlined internal program documentation and new staff on boarding processes.
I have gained valuable inclusive communication skills and a deeper understanding of how important collaboration and teamwork is in achieving consistent high quality client outcomes.

Vision Australia

05.2015 - 05.2017

Worked as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting blind and low vision clients and their families.
+ Worked closely with clients and families to develop open honest communication, trust and respect.
+ Developed and delivered group and individual training.
+ Collaborated with multidisciplinary team of health professionals to achieve best possible person centered client outcomes.
+ Participated in Professional development programs to maintain industry currency and to build team cohesion.
This work gave me the opportunity to work with clients from very diverse social, economic and cultural backgrounds, many with additional physical and emotional support requirements. It allowed me to build my capacity for, and understanding of non verbal communication styles.