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Overview
Work History
Education
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Wayne Brooks

Summary

Seeking a full-time position that offers me professional challenges that allows me to utilize my extensive interpersonal skills, practical approaches, excellent time management and problem-solving abilities. I'm an organized and dependable candidate capable of managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. My strengths include a willingness to take on added responsibilities to achieve my team goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Coordinator Community Safety and Local Laws

Maranoa Regional Council
06.2024 - Current
  • Supervise a multi discipline regulatory services unit to provide a high standard of public safety and amenity to our communities.
  • Supervise animal management including impounds, adoptions, facility hygiene and euthanasia's as required.
  • Improved team productivity by streamlining processes and sourcing equipment and training as required
  • Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
  • Reporting on unit operations and field activities to management

N/A

Voluntarily Unemployed
07.2023 - 06.2024
  • Stepped away from work June 2023 to support my children as my ex wife was diagnosed with stage 4 brain cancer. She passed March 2024 and I have since returned to work.

Coordinator Local Laws

Gannawarra Shire Council
02.2021 - 06.2023
  • Animal control
  • Livestock management
  • Supervision of school crossing supervisors
  • Municipal Fire Prevention Officer
  • Abandoned Vehicles and goods on Council land
  • Sale and disposal of impounded goods and animals.
  • Reviewed Local Laws
  • Drafted documents and procedures


Team Leader Local Laws

Cassowary Coast Regional Council
07.2019 - 02.2021
  • Animal management
  • Local laws and parking control.
  • Abandoned goods / vehicles
  • Overgrown / unsightly land
  • Illegal camping on Council land
  • Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress and provided constructive feedback as needed.
  • Empowered team members by delegating responsibility according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
  • Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
  • Maintained a strong team culture by promoting respect and understanding among all members.

Team Leader Local Laws and Rural Lands

Longreach Regional Council
12.2016 - 06.2019
  • Local Laws / Animal management
  • Rural Lands / Stockroute Management
  • Feral and pest animal control
  • Chemical handling and weed eradication
  • Development of systems and procedures.
  • Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their leadership potential and advance in their careers.
  • Developed team members'' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
  • Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient work processes and regularly reviewing performance metrics.


Education

Cert IV Government Investigations

Churchills Education
Samford, QLD
05.2019

Diploma Leadership And Management

Churchills Education
Samford, QLD
03.2019

Cert 3 in Rural Operations - AHC32816

QLD Agricultural Training Colleges
Wilsonton Heights QLD
04.2018

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Regulatory Compliance - all aspects
  • Animal management - all aspects
  • Permit applications and approvals
  • Supervision of staff
  • Conducting and reviewing investigations
  • Handling internal and external complaints
  • Mentoring and guidance of staff
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Relationship Building
  • Negotiation
  • Microsoft Office

Accomplishments

  • Drafted duties and directive procedure to prevent delays and inappropriate actions by Officers while protecting my employer from liability.
  • Identified OHAS issues pertaining to staff safety; specifically, the after-hours service with risk assessments lodged for action.
  • Implemented electronic devices at Longreach, specifically I-pads to permit real time reporting and complaint resolution in the field by Officers.
  • Drafting of Infringement notices, Caution and Compliance books.
  • Implemented automated systems to provide cost and time savings in administrative actions.
  • Identified and rectified inadequate cost recovery within Local Laws regarding enforcement practices.

Timeline

Coordinator Community Safety and Local Laws

Maranoa Regional Council
06.2024 - Current

N/A

Voluntarily Unemployed
07.2023 - 06.2024

Coordinator Local Laws

Gannawarra Shire Council
02.2021 - 06.2023

Team Leader Local Laws

Cassowary Coast Regional Council
07.2019 - 02.2021

Team Leader Local Laws and Rural Lands

Longreach Regional Council
12.2016 - 06.2019

Cert IV Government Investigations

Churchills Education

Diploma Leadership And Management

Churchills Education

Cert 3 in Rural Operations - AHC32816

QLD Agricultural Training Colleges
Wayne Brooks