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Birdsland Reserve

.Work as a self managed member of Council’s Bushland team and apply sound natural resource management principles and techniques in accordance with industry best practice. • Carry out works in accordance with the team’s program according to Council policies, standards and specifications• Assist in the development of works programs and provide regular feedback on the status, condition and issues relating to bushland sites.• Ensure programmed and requested works are completed in a… Show more .Work as a self managed member of Council’s Bushland team and apply sound natural resource management principles and techniques in accordance with industry best practice. • Carry out works in accordance with the team’s program according to Council policies, standards and specifications• Assist in the development of works programs and provide regular feedback on the status, condition and issues relating to bushland sites.• Ensure programmed and requested works are completed in a timely manner.• Supervise apprentices, Band 3 staff, volunteers, work experience students and trainees as required and guide community volunteer and community program participants ensuring effective communication, provision of safe work sites and service delivery.• Ensure the safe operation and maintenance of small and medium plant and equipment.• Select, maintain and utilise tools and equipment according to manufacturers and Council standards and practices and OH&S principles.• Provide technical and practical support to the organisation, external stakeholders, customers, community and environmental groups in relation to core responsibilities.• Project management of minor works projects• Provide accurate and timely documents regarding works and customer requests to Bushland Officers and/or supervisor• Provide basic reports and feedback to management on issues relating to the planning and execution of bushland maintenance duties.• Ensure compliance with the Shire of Yarra Ranges Environmental Code of Practice and other related Acts, Regulations, policies (such as the Weed Management Strategy and the Environment Strategy) and procedures in the delivery of maintenance works.• Engage in the investigation and implementation of sustainable practices.• Carry out works to maximise conservation outcomes achieved with resources available. Show less

Lilydale Depot

A highly flexible role requiring multi skilling across many facets of roads/drainage/parks, these skills include:• Parks & Gardens - Tree Crew [woodchipper and chainsaw operations] • Coordinating Rover/Patrol truck - 8 months [first response vehicle for South area-works including tree clearing, repairs to council infrastructure, make safes on a wide range of items including pits, sink holes etc] • Pit Ute [pit repair and replacement]• Jet Truck [ Assistant to… Show more A highly flexible role requiring multi skilling across many facets of roads/drainage/parks, these skills include:• Parks & Gardens - Tree Crew [woodchipper and chainsaw operations] • Coordinating Rover/Patrol truck - 8 months [first response vehicle for South area-works including tree clearing, repairs to council infrastructure, make safes on a wide range of items including pits, sink holes etc] • Pit Ute [pit repair and replacement]• Jet Truck [ Assistant to operator]• Operation of the Vacuum/suction truck [cleaning pits and K & C]• Flocon [asphalting-MP and potholing]• Tipper Driver. Show less

Lady Loretta Mine - Mt Isa

Environmental Advisor Glencore Xstrata-Lady Loretta Mine Duties:Supporting role to the Senior Environmental Advisor:• Setup of the environmental process’ and procedures• Application and development of the: -Environmental Authority -Plan of Operations -Environmental Management PlanComprehensively involved in the installation and setup of all monitoring systems and programs:• Surface Water [Ephemeral stream monitoring]… Show more Environmental Advisor Glencore Xstrata-Lady Loretta Mine Duties:Supporting role to the Senior Environmental Advisor:• Setup of the environmental process’ and procedures• Application and development of the: -Environmental Authority -Plan of Operations -Environmental Management PlanComprehensively involved in the installation and setup of all monitoring systems and programs:• Surface Water [Ephemeral stream monitoring], • Overseeing the construction of 3 x ISCO flow monitoring weirs,• Commissioning, programming and operation of the ISCO systems,• Ground water monitoring and data logger installation and operation, • Installation of First Flush Sampling stations, • Construction and installation of Rising stage samplers,• Construction, installation and operation of depositional dust monitoring stations.The position also included liaison with many and varied project stakeholders. These included the internal mine client base, government departments and environmental consultants and suppliers, ie:• Lady Loretta Construction and Mining departments,• Department of Environment & Heritage Protection,• JJ Richards, North Queensland Resource recyclers and Mt Isa Metals recyclers,• Various environmental advisory consultants Show less

Doncaster East

Asset Officer/Asset Protection Officer• Call Out Supervisor • Safety, Health and Environment (SHE/OH & S) Representative • S.H.E Committee Chairperson (2009-2010)• Emergency Relief Centre Team Leader• First Aid Officer [Depot] Duties:I was employed in the role of Asset Officer for six years: • Inspections of Council assets and infrastructure• Reporting and recording of condition and defects of Council’s roads, footpaths and parks• Raising of service… Show more Asset Officer/Asset Protection Officer• Call Out Supervisor • Safety, Health and Environment (SHE/OH & S) Representative • S.H.E Committee Chairperson (2009-2010)• Emergency Relief Centre Team Leader• First Aid Officer [Depot] Duties:I was employed in the role of Asset Officer for six years: • Inspections of Council assets and infrastructure• Reporting and recording of condition and defects of Council’s roads, footpaths and parks• Raising of service directions for immediate or urgent works• Coordinate and manage works carried out by contractors, internal maintenance crews• Asset Protection property inspections• Follow up on compliance issues• Aiding in the issuing of infringement notices and permits• Application/invoice follow upI held the position of Call-Out Supervisor for 6 years:• on-call 24/7 once per month• allocation of emergency works to call-out personnel and on call contractors• high level of decision making was required• delegation of extra plant and personnel as required• high level of oral and written interpersonal skills and time management• dealing with the public and commercial sector at all levels Show less

Doncaster East

• Maintenance and installation of council’s on-road street furniture and signage• Hands-on tool skills• Reading of plans and liaison with engineers and contractors• On call 24/7 once a month It required being available for emergency situations such as:• Floods, fallen trees etc,and being competent in the use of various plant and machinery such as• Chainsaws, • Wood chippers, Tippers• Pumps, Jet trucks and Water carts

Diploma Of Conservation And Land Management, Diploma

Certificate Iv In Works Management – Local Government (Works Management – Municipal & Roads), Civil Engineering, Cert Iv

Certificate Iv In Business (Front-Line Management), Cert Iv