Leigh Creek Town Manager
Leigh Creek
Key Responsibilities:- Planned, scheduled and managed maintenance and construction operations at Leigh Creek for Leigh Creek coal mine workforce and supporting town infrastructure- Managed workforce of 30 on building maintenance, grounds and gardens, services and administration- Worked closely with Leigh Creek coal mine operations to co-ordinate township operations from Flinders Power to South Australian Government management- Developed operational plans to provide building and maintenance services, mains, waste water and reticulation network to budget and reported to senior management- Managed procurement and delivery for essential town services- Liaised with CASA to maintain and operate Leigh Creek aerodrome- Assisted town’s commercial businesses and supported new ventures and opportunities for growth ahead of transition to government management, and- Ensured 24/7 cover for essential emergency and maintenance of servicesKey Achievements:- Rationalised operations and successfully maintained town services within time and budget constraints- Managed safety, risk and reporting to ensure compliance with building codes, SafeWork SA regulations, Australian standards, Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and Environment Protection Authority regulations- Planned labour usage and work schedules to use resources efficiently and minimise costs- Revised operations of Leigh Creek Tavern to change culture, management team and work ethic- Turned business from loss-making to profitability with new, more responsible staff- Managed retrenchment of 20 Town Services Department staff at closure of coal mine- Prepared all operations in readiness for clean handover to SA Government- Nominated externally by other Alinta employees for major Alinta safety award on two occasions- Won awards for best safety practice throughout the whole company on both occasions, and- Award presented by Alinta CEO at ceremony in Sydney