Derek Lightbody

Derek Lightbody

Water Quality Officer

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  • About me

    Natural Resource Management, Radiation Regulatory Services, Environmental Health,

  • Education

    • ANSTO

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      ADVANCED RADIATION SAFETY OFFICERS COURSE
    • ICETS

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      CERT IV Government (Investigations)
    • Flinders University

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      NATIONAL SHORT COURSE in ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH TOXICOLOGY
    • Swinburne University of Technology

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      Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Environmental Health
    • Swinburne University of Technology

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      Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc Environmental Health
  • Experience

    • 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

    • 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
    • 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
    • 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.

    • 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

    • Agriculture Victoria

      Mar 2021 - Apr 2021
      Biosecurity Officer

      Khapra Beetle Emergency Project, Surveillance

    • Banyule City Council

      Apr 2021 - Aug 2021
      City Presentation Officer

      Graffiti, Litter managment and Parks presentation

    • Sidekicker

      Sept 2021 - Sept 2023
      Postal Worker
    • GrainCorp

      Nov 2021 - Jan 2022
      Grain Handler (Harvest Season)

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

    • St Vincent's Health Australia

      Feb 2022 - May 2022
      Infection Control Assistant

      PPE SurveillanceDoffing / DonningHand Hygiene Surveillance

    • CSIRO

      May 2022 - Jun 2022
      Assistant Agriculture Officer

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

    • Victorian Electoral Commission

      Nov 2022 - Dec 2022
      Election Worker
    • HOBAN Recruitment

      Apr 2023 - Jan 2025
      Customer Service Representative

      Metro Vline Train Disruption Passenger AdviceMelbourne Royal Show Customer Service

    • Australian Electoral Commission

      Sept 2023 - Oct 2023
      Assistant Election Officer

      Supervise Election Count and BoxingReturn of Votes and materials to HQ

    • 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.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • B.app.Sc Environmental Health

      Swinburne Institute of Techology