Experience

Midland Tractors

• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Parts Interpreter

  • Aug 2022 - Present



Des Thompson Mechanical Repairs and Servicing

• Urangan Qld

• Principal

  • Jun 2015 - Present

  Self employed: Mechanical Repairs and Servicing Marine - Automotive - Industrial Self employed: Mechanical Repairs and Servicing Marine - Automotive - Industrial



Keen Mechanical Services Pty Ltd

• Urangan

• Mechanical Services

  • Apr 2014 - Jun 2015

  Subcontracted mechanical services to Keen Mechanical Services - Automotive, Marine, Agricultural, Earthmoving and Industrial applications - engineering services, machining, hydraulic systems servicing and repairs and general mechanical services. Subcontracted mechanical services to Keen Mechanical Services - Automotive, Marine, Agricultural, Earthmoving and Industrial applications - engineering services, machining, hydraulic systems servicing and repairs and general mechanical services.



Pure Water Systems Australia

• Hervey Bay and Fraser Coast

• Independent Sales Consultant

  • Sep 2012 - May 2014



Home and Kitchen Direct

• Wetherill Park

• Website and Operations Manager

  • May 2011 - May 2012

  Online retail of quality home and kitchen wares. Brand development, web site traffic growth, web site UI and advertising revenue. Developed brand strategy and statistics systems. Strategic Consulting, including business plan & sales strategy development. Advising new businesses on formation of corporations and business structures, drafting privacy policies and structuring commercial transactions. Online retail of quality home and kitchen wares. Brand development, web site traffic growth, web site UI and advertising revenue. Developed brand strategy and statistics systems. Strategic Consulting, including business plan & sales strategy development. Advising new businesses on formation of corporations and business structures, drafting privacy policies and structuring commercial transactions.



ISS Facility Services Australia and New Zealand

• Australia
• Facilities Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Property Services Manager

  • Dec 2009 - May 2011

  Property Services Manager at Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards NSW - part of the RNSH Public Private Partnership. In this fast paced Soft FM senior management role I was responsible for the operational delivery of Security, Materials Management, Help Desk, Waste, Linen and Pest Control Services. Strong Planning, Change and Project Management skills applied for successful Soft FM Services mobilisation into the new RNS Community Health Centre in February 2011 and impending transition into the New RNSH Acute Hospital (End 2012). Challenges faced were complex contractual issues, managing Health staff as representative of a private company, servicing and communicating with a diverse range of stakeholders in the health environment. 4 Direct reports, 45 indirect reports. Show less



Rooty Hill Junior Rugby Union Club

• Various voluntary positions

  • Feb 2006 - 2011

  I became involved with the club in 2006 when my son joined the under 7 team. I was 'volunteered' to become the coach for the team, even though I was pretty short on knowledge of the game. It quickly became one of the most rewarding experiences in my life. The following year, I stood aside as coach to become team manager. In 2007/8 I was nominated and accepted a committee position as Junior Vice President, 2008/9 as committee member, allowing Duane Findley to step into the JVP role. 2009/10 season Club Secretary. Show less



Revenue NSW

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Security Operations Manager

  • Apr 2009 - Dec 2009

  The Office of State Revenue (OSR) is the part of the NSW Treasury with offices in Parramatta (2), Sydney (2), Maitland (2), Newcastle, Lithgow and Wollongong and 2,000+ employees. As a part of the Facility Management team, I was responsible for the provision of all physical and electronic security, fire protection and emergency response to all OSR facilities. Security is a high priority within OSR and my role included the design and implementation of all additional safety & security equipment. I reported to the Manager of Business Continuity and Security. OSR utilises security equipment from Bosch, Dedicated Micros, DSX, Inner Range, Inovonics and others. I directly managed two full time security officers and managed contracts for security patrols and ad hoc guarding requirements with three other providers. I manage contracts for security monitoring with two providers. I coordinated and supervised all repair, installation and servicing of physical and electronic security equipment for OSR, utilising four service providers to ensure value for money and total transparency. I have designed, project managed and administered the installation of a complete electronic security solution for a new office in Maitland, and managed the security aspects of change of business in two other offices. Key outcomes have included the timely delivery of all projects within budget and with minimum of disruption to employees. Show less



EGroup Facilities Management

• Rostering Manager

  • Mar 2008 - Apr 2009

  A Security and Facilities Management Company providing security manpower, event staff and patrol responses to industry sectors that include local, state and federal government buildings, registered clubs & licensed venues, shopping centres and entertainment venues. My role within EGroup was to implement a new rostering application and develop the systems, procedures and framework within the rostering department. Achievements included: Reduce in roster errors from 8% to less than 1% Meeting KPIs including 100% shift coverage at all sites for up to 12,000 hours each week Development of recruitment practices to ensure administrative and legal requirements are met Coordination of large-scale events including World Youth Day 08 and New Years Eve 2008 for the City of Sydney. This included managing 200+ guards across a range of sites in Sydney Liaison with clients to ensure staff performance and suitability Identification of appropriate roles for staff by assessing skill levels, experience and appearance to suit widely varying roles Provision of detailed reports for rostering, labour analysis and employee deficits Management of all OHS Policies, Procedures and Records Administration of compliance strategies for all legislative requirements Show less



Club Security Services Pty Ltd

• General Manager

  • Feb 2007 - Feb 2008

  to assist the Company Director in all areas of his business, including guard duties, business development, operations and training. Responsibilities included: Coordination, recruitment and human resource management including rostering and licensing compliance Liaison with existing clients and related business development Identification of trends in training, ensuring adequacy and validity of training provided. Compliance assurance relating to legislation including OHS, Anti Discrimination and EEO Provision of high quality and tailored security and supervision to venues Show less



Sydney West Area Health Service

• Security Operations Manager

  • Apr 2002 - Feb 2007

  As part of the Facility Management team, I was required to provide managerial support and guidance to the Security Departments at Blacktown & Mt Druitt Hospitals as well as related community health facilities that included the management and supervision of 20 security officers. Provision of leadership in the development & realisation of Corporate Service goals and objectives, in collaboration with the Facility Manager and other key stakeholders. Liaison with customers to negotiate and manage internal and external service contract processes within the Security Services portfolio in order to improve the business performance of SWASH. Ensure compliance with legislation, policy and procedures. This included the review and development of new policies as required. Provision of training to hospital employees in security awareness and aggression minimisation. Management of all electronic security including alarms, access control and CCTV. This included assessing the effectiveness of current systems & upgrade as required. Undertake security and safety surveys and inspections. Conduct risk assessments consistent with AS4360 of identified and perceived security and safety risks and development of mitigation strategies as required. Show less



Fitzpatrick Executive Security

• Security Shift Supervisor

  • Nov 2000 - May 2002

  Provided security services at a major pharmaceuticals company at North Ryde. Duties included the management of security staff, patrolling strategies and management of all electronic security including access control, CCTV, fire protection and administrative duties including the induction and administration of contractors. Provided security services at a major pharmaceuticals company at North Ryde. Duties included the management of security staff, patrolling strategies and management of all electronic security including access control, CCTV, fire protection and administrative duties including the induction and administration of contractors.



Olympic Media Village

• City Eastern Security Shift Supervisor

  • May 2000 - Nov 2000

  Supervision of a team of security officers responsible for monitoring site access, liaison with NSW Police, SOCOG and OCA staff, site patrolling and general security duties across the fifty-hectare site. Supervision of a team of security officers responsible for monitoring site access, liaison with NSW Police, SOCOG and OCA staff, site patrolling and general security duties across the fifty-hectare site.



Gunnedah Diesel Service

• General Manager

  • Dec 1998 - Apr 2000

  Duties included business administration - accounts, invoicing, budgeting, diesel injection repairs and servicing, motor vehicle general repairs and servicing, machining, fitting, welding, auto-electrical, spare parts. In the period I managed this business I doubled the turnover and tripled the net profit by providing an honest, reasonable service to clients. The growth experienced was through word of mouth in the local community. I established an excellent reputation for reasonable, reliable service and honesty in dealings with my customers. Show less



Various

• Various

  • 1988 - Mar 1998

  I worked in a variety of roles either directly or in support of the agricultural sector. These roles included motor mechanic, steel fabricator/welder, farm manager, small engine mechanic and feedlot manager. I worked in a variety of roles either directly or in support of the agricultural sector. These roles included motor mechanic, steel fabricator/welder, farm manager, small engine mechanic and feedlot manager.



Queensland Fuel Injection Service

• Toowoomba, Australia

• Motor Mechanic (Fuel Injection Technician)

  • 1993 - 1995

  Motor Mechanic - Diesel Fuel Injection Technician Service and Repair of a wide range of Diesel Fuel Injection equipment. Diagnostics, remove and refit of components. Motor Mechanic - Diesel Fuel Injection Technician Service and Repair of a wide range of Diesel Fuel Injection equipment. Diagnostics, remove and refit of components.



Diesel and Allied Enterprises

• Warwick, QLD

• Apprentice Motor Mechanic

  • Mar 1989 - Apr 1993

  Apprentice Motor Mechanic, specialist in diesel fuel injection Machining and metal fabrication skills - lathe, mill, welding (Oxy, Arc, Mig) Diagnostics, faultfinding, servicing and remove refit of diesel fuel injection equipment to rural sector (Agricultural machinery, automotive, heavy machinery) Apprentice Motor Mechanic, specialist in diesel fuel injection Machining and metal fabrication skills - lathe, mill, welding (Oxy, Arc, Mig) Diagnostics, faultfinding, servicing and remove refit of diesel fuel injection equipment to rural sector (Agricultural machinery, automotive, heavy machinery)