Environment Specialist

• Feb 2023 - Present

Freelance Photographer - DSLR and Drone

• Jan 1988 - Present

Multi Style Photographer including advanced CASA approved drone work. 35 years of experience. Multi Style Photographer including advanced CASA approved drone work. 35 years of experience.

Aviation Work Safety - RAAF Base Williamtown

• Jun 2022 - Feb 2023

Airside Safety Coordination of Construction Works for a Major Airport Upgrade Project on a Major Active Operational Civil/Defence Airport at RAAF Base Williamtown. In constant radio contact with contractors on the ground and the Air Traffic Control Tower regarding access and movements on and around active aprons, taxiways, runways and including glide slope breaches. Close liaison with Department of Defence/RAAF as the client, Downer as the major contractor and many sub contractors. Airside Safety Coordination of Construction Works for a Major Airport Upgrade Project on a Major Active Operational Civil/Defence Airport at RAAF Base Williamtown. In constant radio contact with contractors on the ground and the Air Traffic Control Tower regarding access and movements on and around active aprons, taxiways, runways and including glide slope breaches. Close liaison with Department of Defence/RAAF as the client, Downer as the major contractor and many sub contractors.

Transportation Consultant

• Jan 2016 - Jan 2023

Transportation Logistical Solution Project. Transportation Logistical Solution Project.

Irrigation, Agronomic & Water Consultant

• Jan 2012 - Jan 2023

Practical working solutions to all water management and design issues in Mining and Agriculture. Project management of installations and maintenance planning and troubleshooting of existing systems. Advice and management guidance on irrigated crop production for high yields and quality and low water and energy use. Irrigation design based on plant water requirements. Pipeline and pump station design service via IrriCad and AutoCad. Initial site RTK surveys and design stakeout prior to installation. Check surveys prior to commissioning. Specialising in off grid Solar, Diesel or Genset powered remote setups. Back to base and remote management telemetry. Buyers broker service which will save you money in the initial purchase and long term running costs. Design checks and system comparison and post commissioning audits. Works as executed drawings and plans. Show less

Emergency Response Coordinator

• Sep 2021 - May 2022

24/7 Incident Response. 24/7 Incident Response.

blueVoices Member

• 2008 - Jun 2019

Participate in research projects and contribute to program and guideline development. Participate in research projects and contribute to program and guideline development.

Driver, Heavy Vehicles

• Dec 1987 - Apr 2019

I have been driving heavy vehicles in many casual, part-time and full-time roles plus holidays and weekends since 1982. It has involved a large variety of vehicle combinations, loads and driving conditions from the middle of nowhere to the middle of capital cites and everywhere in between. Included in this is Emergency Vehicle driving both on and off road. Loads have included - Livestock, Bulk goods, Frozen Food, Oversize Low-loader Loads, Water, Containers, Truck and Quad Dog and General with Taut-liners. My on road licensed driving began with my 3A (HR now) in December 1987 and 4B (Bus and Coach now) License in January 1988. I followed with my 5B (HC now) License in October 1989, thus giving me 26 years of driving Heavy Combination articulated vehicles as of the end of 2015. I have been driving Multiple Combination (MC) since September 2002 in both B-Double and Road Train Configurations. Show less

Contract Harvesting and Carting

• Dec 1985 - Jan 1999

Contract Grain Harvesting and Cartage including low loader machinery work.

Farm Boy Part 2 - Uni Holidays

• Dec 1984 - Nov 1992

Growing crops, burning diesel and chasing livestock.

Agronomist

• Jan 2018 - May 2018

Agronomist with Business Development and Customer Service Focus. Agronomist with Business Development and Customer Service Focus.

Lived Experience Employment Advocate

• Jun 2002 - May 2018

Please contact me to discuss further. Please contact me to discuss further.

Casual MC Driver - Local

• Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

Air Traffic Control - Tower Trainee

• Jan 2017 - Aug 2017

MC Driver Casual

• Jun 2016 - Oct 2016

More boat fuel and board wax More boat fuel and board wax

Beachcomber

• Jun 2015 - Oct 2016

Time for an overdue break. Boat, beach and photography. Time for an overdue break. Boat, beach and photography.

Volunteer

• Jan 1985 - Apr 2016

Wellington, Dubbo, Hawkesbury, Gunnedah, Moree, Cessnock, Maitland, Dungog, Port Stephens and Newcastle Local Government Areas. Wellington, Dubbo, Hawkesbury, Gunnedah, Moree, Cessnock, Maitland, Dungog, Port Stephens and Newcastle Local Government Areas.

MC Driver Casual

• Nov 2015 - Mar 2016

Topping up my boat fuel and board wax supplies Topping up my boat fuel and board wax supplies

Volunteer

• Jun 2015 - Jan 2016

Volunteer Radio Operator and Rescue Boat Crew. Volunteer Radio Operator and Rescue Boat Crew.

Project Manager and Reinke Pivot/Lateral Specialist

• Jan 2012 - Feb 2015

Sell, Design and Construct, Commission and Advise on the Operation and Management of Centre Pivot and Lateral Move Irrigators. Machines and Pump Stations were either 415 VAC Mains Powered and Diesel powered gensets running 480 VAC. Troubleshoot and Repair Pumping, Guidance, GPS, Satellite Communication, Drive and Irrigation Systems on the Machines. I also undertook and achieved Factory Technician Status through Reinke while in the USA. Project management of numerous construction projects for Local, State and Federal Government, Private and Mining Clients. Show less

Irrigation Agronomist

• Jun 1994 - 2012

Irrigation extension to Irrigators based on farm planning, sound design, informed irrigation management, efficient water use, high yields / quality and adult education. Strong association with the entire Cotton Industry in Irrigation and BMP, but also involving cereals, oil seeds, viticulture and horticultural crops.

Acting Technical Specialist (Water Use Efficiency)

• Sep 2004 - Sep 2008

Provision of specialist irrigation advice in the areas of Efficiency, Production and Quality.

Road Train Wrangler and Driving Double

• May 2007 - Jul 2007

For the movie Primemover For the movie Primemover

Farm Boy Part 3

• Jan 1987 - Jul 2007

Self replacing Merino flock - wether portion sold each year - utilising a wheat rotation to re establish dryland lucerne based pasture. Self replacing Merino flock - wether portion sold each year - utilising a wheat rotation to re establish dryland lucerne based pasture.

Volunteer Pilot

• 2003 - 2007

Volunteer Pilot and Ambassador Volunteer Pilot and Ambassador

Partner

• 1999 - 2000

Undertaking Spray and Drift Management Plans for Cottongrowers to meet Endosulfhan label requirements. Undertaking Spray and Drift Management Plans for Cottongrowers to meet Endosulfhan label requirements.

Firefighter

• 1994 - 2000

24/7 On Call Firefighting duties including Appliance/Tanker Operation, Rescue, Incident Control and HAZMAT. 24/7 On Call Firefighting duties including Appliance/Tanker Operation, Rescue, Incident Control and HAZMAT.

Judge

• Jul 1996 - Aug 1998

Event Organiser and Judge Event Organiser and Judge

Manager - VCL

• Jan 1993 - Jun 1994

Management of Vacant Crown Land - Derelict Mine Sites. Management of Vacant Crown Land - Derelict Mine Sites.

Assistant Agronomist

• 1992 - 1993

Growing lots of Cotton. Resigned to get married. Growing lots of Cotton. Resigned to get married.

Water Ski Instructor and Boat Driver

• Jan 1989 - Nov 1992

Volunteer Lifesaver

• Jan 1979 - Dec 1986

Farm Boy Part 1

• Apr 1979 - Jun 1985

Stock work and Leading Horse Trail-rides Stock work and Leading Horse Trail-rides

Casual Storeman Junior

• Sep 1981 - Dec 1984