Robert

About me:

Candidate Info :
I have worked in a variety of horticultural jobs, including several teaching and training roles. In 1994 I attained an LR licence, to transport student groups. Since then I have safely transported many student groups and work crews in utilities, light trucks, and buses. My driving record is accident free.

I am also a keen woodworker, since constructing decks and stairs as a landscaper. I became a carpenter and joiner, making mortice and tenon doors and window frames, and staircases. I have renovated and extended 2 homes which I own. My latest projects have been electric guitars.

I cannot return to Bush Regeneration work as I developed Tennis Elbow due to repetitive tasks (digging weeds, brushcutting). A year of physio has restored my full strength, and I am ready for a change. I am looking for work where I can demonstrate my skills as a safe driver. Casual or one-off work would suit me best as I have other projects ongoing, however I am looking at ALL options right now.

Experience :
Worked As SUPERVISOR at SYDNEY BUSH REGENERATION COMPANY from March 2017 to December 2021
• Restoration and protection of bushland remnants in parks and reserves throughout Sydney
• Bushfire Hazard Reduction work
• Conservation of endangered plant communities and species
• Safe transporting of work crews, and care of vehicles and equipment
• Liaison with Local Government representatives
• Detailed daily, monthly, and annual reporting in multiple formats, with strict deadlines

Worked As AREA COORDINATOR AND SUPERVISOR at NATIONAL TRUST OF AUSTRALIA (NSW) BUSHLAND MANAGEM from January 2012 to February 2017
• Completed 68 bushland management and revegetation contracts
• Initiated workplace improvements for better project outcomes, client relations, and workplace safety
• Wrote detailed tender submissions, responding to complex briefs
• Active project management, including daily communication with staff and clients
• Comprehensive data collection, analysis, and report writing in multiple formats.

Worked As PROJECT MANAGER at BRIGHTER DAY LANDSCAPES from February 2009 to November 2011
• Water catchment protection and enhancement projects in Bega and Eurobodalla Shires
• Extensive tree planting eg Tuross River revegetation projects
• Liaised with managers, Council and Catchment Management Authority officers, landowners, and crew members to ensure successful outcomes despite often difficult working conditions.
• Safe driving in a variety of terrains, in 4WD utilities.

Worked As SOLE TRADER at Self Employed from October 1997 to September 2008
LANDSCAPING/CONSTRUCTION
• Landscape design and construction projects, including timber decks and pergolas
• Property maintenance work
• Developed a regular clientele who trusted my ability to complete work to the highest standard.

Worked As CO-MANAGER at BODALLA NURSERY from March 1998 to April 2003
• Transformed a retail plant nursery, which had previously sold mostly exotic plant species, to one which focused on drought-tolerant, local native species
• Developed and maintained good relationships with customers, and suppliers

Worked As ‘WORK FOR THE DOLE’ CONTRACTOR at Mission Australia from February 2000 to June 2001
• Leading groups of long-term unemployed young people in various civic projects, including:
• design and construction of a garden retreat for patients and staff at Moruya Hospital,
• maintenance and improvement of Eurobodalla Shire council assets including public amenity infrastructure, picnic tables/shelters etc at reserves, sport fields, and camping grounds’
• Close liaison with Hospital administration, Department of Public Works staff, Council officers and Contractors, Centrelink staff and Mission Australia case managers.
• Safe transporting of work crews to and from work sites and field trips

Worked As VOCATIONAL TRAINER at MACQUARIE HOSPITAL’S COMMUNITY AND MENTAL HEALTH S from February 1995 to September 1997
• Developed and delivered courses teaching gardening skills to people with severe mental health problems
• Drove and supervised a property maintenance business crewed by people with mental health issues
• Worked closely with clinical staff, and case managers to provide tailored vocational training programs for individuals at different stages of work readiness.