Derek Lightbody

Experience

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  Department of Health, Victoria - now Department of Health & Human Services, Victoria

  Feb 1990 - Jun 2000

  Water Quality Officer

  Drinking Water Quality Assessment ADWGLegionella Control and InvestigationsSwimming Pool and Spa Water QualityBlue Green Algae samplingWastewater Reuse Proposal Assesment

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  Department of Health & Human Services, Victoria

  Jul 2000 - Mar 2004

  EPA Works assessment, Mining Licence health risk assessment, CCA treated pine health risk assessment, contaminated soil. Eastern and Northern Metropolitan Regions. Infectious disease response and coordination,

  • Environmental Health Risk Advisor

    Sept 2001 - Mar 2004

  • Regional Environmental Health Officer

    Jul 2000 - Aug 2001
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  Department of Health, Victoria - now Department of Health & Human Services, Victoria

  Apr 2004 - Feb 2015

  Inspection for compliance with ARPANSA codes of Practice inFixed Industrial gaugingMoisture Density gaugingDentistryVeterinary MedicineNuclear MedicineRegulation of Solaria.

  • Radiation Safety Officer

    Apr 2007 - Feb 2015

  • Project Officer - National Environmental and Indigenous Environmental Health Forums

    Apr 2004 - Mar 2007
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  Healthcare Imaging Services

  Nov 2015 - Jun 2020

  Accreditation Manager VIC/SA

  Radiation licence administration, Medicare LSPN Administration, DIAS Practice.accreditation. Medical Physics coordination and radiation safety planning. Responsible for 37 sites across two States.

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  Melbourne Water

  Jul 2020 - Mar 2021

  Creeks and Waterways Seasonal Field Crew Officer

  Litter Management, Weed Control and Regeneration in Waterways n the Melbourne Catchment. Assist the leading hand, working with a diverse crew of 10 to conduct Waterblitz projects on Melbourne Water's waterways and land assets. Specific tasks included- Rubbish and leaf removal from civil infrastructure, such as grates on om drains and silt from traps.-Litter collection from waterways and adjacent parkland.- Plant native species of grasses shrubs and trees, preparation and guarding,- Assist in plant identification of invasive and native species, weed removal for invasive species.- Work in an outdoor environment with a high level of focus on safety for the team and self. - Interpersonal skills to work with leading hand, crew, councils, friend's group and the public.- Operate and maintain light tools and machinery. Show less

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  Agriculture Victoria

  Mar 2021 - Apr 2021

  Biosecurity Officer

  Khapra Beetle Emergency Project, Surveillance

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  Banyule City Council

  Apr 2021 - Aug 2021

  City Presentation Officer

  Graffiti, Litter managment and Parks presentation

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  Sidekicker

  Sept 2021 - Sept 2023

  Postal Worker
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  GrainCorp

  Nov 2021 - Jan 2022

  Grain Handler (Harvest Season)

  Worked grain receival dog and elevatorBobcat operation around sites.Maiintained bunker hygiene and order.

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  St Vincent's Health Australia

  Feb 2022 - May 2022

  Infection Control Assistant

  PPE SurveillanceDoffing / DonningHand Hygiene Surveillance

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  CSIRO

  May 2022 - Jun 2022

  Assistant Agriculture Officer

  Agriculture Field AssistantIndividual Genomic Field Trials Sampling.2022 Cotton Harvest Season

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  Victorian Electoral Commission

  Nov 2022 - Dec 2022

  Election Worker
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  HOBAN Recruitment

  Apr 2023 - Jan 2025

  Customer Service Representative

  Metro Vline Train Disruption Passenger AdviceMelbourne Royal Show Customer Service

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  Australian Electoral Commission

  Sept 2023 - Oct 2023

  Assistant Election Officer

  Supervise Election Count and BoxingReturn of Votes and materials to HQ

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  Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

  Oct 2023 - now

  Fire Lookout Tower Observer

  Operating the Mt Beenak Fire Lookout Tower Watching for smoke outbreaks and tracking fire events, coordinating with other towers and HQ.