Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Work History
Timeline
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Tom Waru

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

Seasoned leader with a history of effectively managing teams and overseeing operations. Skilled in identifying areas for improvement, implementing new processes, and fostering staff development. Strengths include problem-solving abilities, strong leadership skills, and communication capabilities. Previous roles demonstrate significant positive impacts on workflow efficiency and team productivity.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Supervisor

John Holland
Metro Tunnel, VIC
09.2023 - Current
  • Supervised metro tunnel operations to ensure safety and efficiency across all project phases.
  • Managed civil works, logistics, fit-out, and finishing tasks to optimize station performance.
  • Assisted in logistics planning and installation of track and panels to achieve project deadlines.
  • Oversaw tram works at Parkville to maintain project standards and timelines.

Leading Hand

John Holland
Sunshine, Airport Link, VIC
  • Managing rerouting of CSR from Sunshine to Tottenham

Leading Hand

John Holland
Water Gardens/ Sunbury/ Calder Park Siding Extentions
  • Managed CSR installation on siding extensions at Calder Park while overseeing substation works.
  • Coordinated planning activities related to ongoing projects to ensure timely execution.

Education

Boys High School
New Zealand

Thornbury High School
Melbourne, VIC

Skills

  • Heavy ridged
  • Haul truck
  • Excavator
  • Skid Stare
  • Front-end loader
  • Dogging
  • Basic rigging
  • Forklift
  • EWP boom
  • Working at heights
  • Confined space
  • First aid
  • Pegasus
  • RIW
  • White Card

References

  • Conrad Rickard

General superintendent

0491 954 835

  • Sean O'Connell

Senior supervisor

0407 058 754

  • Andrew Capsalis

Senior supervisor

0419518954

Work History

  • RRL Project Package B - Laborer
  • Calder Park Sidings - Laborer
  • North Road - Laborer
  • NWPA Camp Road - Leading Hand
  • Sky Road - Operator
  • Mernda Rail Extension Project - Leading Hand
  • CTD9 - Operator
  • RNA - Leading Hand
  • Sunshine Airport Link - Leading hand
  • Metro Tunnel - Supervisor

Timeline

Supervisor

John Holland
09.2023 - Current

Leading Hand

John Holland

Leading Hand

John Holland

Boys High School

Thornbury High School
Tom Waru