Urimah Lowatta
Badu Island,Australia
Summary
Dynamic Employment Officer with a proven track record at GBK Meriba Ged Ngalpun Mab, enhancing job seeker satisfaction and community awareness. Proficient in communication and operating earth-moving machinery, showcasing a unique blend of hard and soft skills. Successfully implemented innovative job placement strategies and vocational rehab plans, demonstrating a motivated and conscientious work ethic.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Employment Officer
GBK Meriba Ged Ngalpun Mab
01.2023 - Current
- Met with clients and representatives to discuss program eligibility.
- Enhanced job seeker satisfaction by providing personalized employment guidance and resources.
- Developed vocational rehab plan to eliminate or resolve impediments to employment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative strategies for effective job matching and placement.
- Prepared administrative reports or other documentation to determine program success.
- Actively participated in community events promoting our services which led to an increase in public awareness about our agency.
- Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 20-employee company.
- Implemented targeted outreach programs for underrepresented populations, resulting in increased diversity among clientele.
- Developed a comprehensive database of local job opportunities to better serve clients.
- Mentored new Employment Officers joining the team for quicker adaptation to the role requirements.
- Managed caseloads effectively while maintaining timely communication with clients regarding their job search progress.
- Provided ongoing support for both employers and candidates during the hiring process, ensuring smooth transitions into new roles.
- Established strong relationships with local businesses and organizations, increasing collaboration on workforce development initiatives.
Patrol Corporal
Australian Army Defence Reserve Charlie Company 51st Battalion FNQR
01.2011 - Current
- Ensured accurate reporting of incidents by completing detailed reports and maintaining comprehensive records for future reference.
- Improved community safety by conducting regular patrols and addressing any suspicious activities.
- Served as a role model for junior officers by exemplifying professionalism, dedication, integrity during daily tasks and interactions with the public.
- Maintained high levels of physical fitness, meeting department standards for agility, strength, and endurance regularly.
Administration Officer
Badu Island State School
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries professionally and in a timely manner.
- Developed strong working relationships with colleagues, contributing to a positive work environment.
- Screened and transferred incoming calls, took down messages, and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel.
Teacher Aide
Badu Island State School
01.2019 - 01.2020
Labourer
Koppens Construction
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Laborer Trade Assistant
Cairns Waste Management
01.2015 - 11.2015
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
- Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
Labourer Trade Assistant
Transpacific Water
01.2014 - 12.2014
- General Labourer
General Labourer/ Trade Assistant
Cairns Waste Management Centre
01.2014 - 05.2014
- Operation on Earth moving machinery
- Bobcat
- Fork Lift
- Front End Loader
General Labourer
Cockburns Cement Factory
01.2014 - 05.2014
- Handle cement bags
- Loading / unloading stock
- Cleaning of workshop
- Liaise with Supervisor
Labourer
CDEP
01.2009 - 12.2013
- General labourer
Fruit picking
Wadda Banana Plantation
01.2009 - 12.2009
- Banana picking
- Liaise with Supervisor
- Loading / unloading products
- Tidy plantation
Badu Island Council
01.2009 - 12.2009
- Company Overview: Community Development Employment Program
- General tidy of the community
- Maintain Parks & Gardens
- Trades Assistant - Carpenter
- Recycle community rubbish
- Liaise with CDEP Supervisor
- Community Development Employment Program
Defence Maritime Service
01.2008 - 12.2008
- General labour
- Maintain small engines
- Cleaning of workshop
- Liaise with Supervisor
- Trades Assistant - Mechanic
- Working with the Team
- Assisting tradesman and apprentice in all aspects of the trade
- Knowledge of work place health and safety
Education
Certificate I - Education Course Life Skills
Maxwell Employment Service
Cairns, QLD01.2009
Certificate I - Engineering
Aust. Drilling Institute
Cairns, QLD01.2008
Certificate II - Mining Exploration & Field Operations
Aust. Drilling Institute
Cairns01.2008
Graduated -
Abergowrie College
Ingham, QLD11.2008
Skills
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Motivated
- Conscientious Worker
- Responsible
- Punctual
- Willing to learn new things
- Outdoor Person
- Quick learner
Certificatesand licenses
- Blue Card, 01/01/19
- White Card - Construction Industry Card, 1086222, 01/01/14
- Front End Loader, 01/01/14
- Bobcat, 01/01/14
- Forklift, 01/01/14
- Working at heights, 01/01/14
- First Aid Certificate - Qualifies Medic, Army Reserve, 01/01/10
- Joined Army Reserve, 01/01/10
- Certificate I Education Course Life Skills by Maxwell Employment Service, 01/01/09
- Certificate I Engineering, 01/01/08
- Certificate II Mining Exploration & Field Operations Aust. Drilling Institute, 01/01/08
- Job Coach certificate 2025
References
- Wo2 Adam Rowley, 0406422047
- OC Mark Slavin, 0406422047
Skills
Establish and maintain relationship with a wide variety of customers, Ability to give and receive instructions and carrying out as required, Proven ability to participate in team discussions and decision making, Able to receive instructions and carrying out as required, Motivated, Conscientious Worker, Responsible, Punctual, Willing to learn new things, Outdoor Person, Quick learner that can take direction and follow instruction
Timeline
Employment Officer
GBK Meriba Ged Ngalpun Mab
01.2023 - Current
Administration Officer
Badu Island State School
01.2020 - 01.2021
Teacher Aide
Badu Island State School
01.2019 - 01.2020
Labourer
Koppens Construction
01.2016 - 01.2017
Laborer Trade Assistant
Cairns Waste Management
01.2015 - 11.2015
Labourer Trade Assistant
Transpacific Water
01.2014 - 12.2014
General Labourer/ Trade Assistant
Cairns Waste Management Centre
01.2014 - 05.2014
General Labourer
Cockburns Cement Factory
01.2014 - 05.2014
Patrol Corporal
Australian Army Defence Reserve Charlie Company 51st Battalion FNQR
01.2011 - Current
Labourer
CDEP
01.2009 - 12.2013
Fruit picking
Wadda Banana Plantation
01.2009 - 12.2009
Badu Island Council
01.2009 - 12.2009
Defence Maritime Service
01.2008 - 12.2008
Graduated -
Abergowrie College
Certificate I - Education Course Life Skills
Maxwell Employment Service
Certificate I - Engineering
Aust. Drilling Institute
Certificate II - Mining Exploration & Field Operations
Aust. Drilling Institute
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