Grant Middleditch

Experience

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  Telstra Australia

  Jan 1984 - Sept 1999

  Communications Network Design

  Implement new communication technologies Nationally. As part of a specialist team committed to the installation of the most advanced communications equipment availalbe to commerical business and the general public. Implement procedures and the development of trainng modules for qualified Technicans, Engineers and Design staff. Deliver infrastructure to support large TV broadcast and radio events such as Gold Coast 600 formerly Indy / Sporting broadcasts / Big pond / the complete digitization of the public network. Show less

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  Freelance

  Jan 2001 - Sept 2014

  Professional Photgrapher

  How it began I originally started a small film production company called Tri-Sports Technology. Productions included Anaconda Adventure Racing, Australian Triathlon and UCI cycling events. I later expanded to photography capturing athletes in the Winter Games and other Major events including triathlon, cycling and surfing events held locally and overseas. After completing my formal qualifications my portfolio extended to weddings, street and points of interest photography and occasionally portraits. With my current position I photograph localities for public place recycling, reference materials WH&S issues that are brought to Councils attention especially liquidated damages and breech of Council Policies. Registered Card Holder and CertifiedBlue card holder for events that include children.White card holder for on site for construction sitesWH&S Auditor Internal. Show less

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  City of Gold Coast

  Jan 2003 - now

  Current responsibilities include Auditing Contract service delivery for Waste and Recycling for the whole of the City. Develop and implement new concepts and ideas for Cost effective measures for Council and Business vendors.Rationalise a global standard for internal departments to preview matrix and key stake holder responsibilities in public place, parks open space areas. Major transport links such as bus stops and light rail terminals. Identify issues and provide expert advice on service delivery for MGB (mobile garbage bin) and bulk bin (large industrial galvanised bins) to residential high-rise, multi-unit complex’s and commercial business operators within CBD precincts and throughout the Gold Coast.Assess suitability, monitor effectiveness and provide collective data on Projects such as Public Place Recycling, Special Events such as the Gold Coast Marathon, World Triathlon Championships and International events such as the 2018 Commonwealth Games. I’m proactive in the methodology of “reuse recycle and minimise waste now and into the future”. Protect the “Environment “. Reduce the impact and utilise new technologies. There is a balance for all living things and since mankind become more industrialised We may have created or caused unrepairable damage. Continue with education programs on Waste and Recycling for all commercial business and schools regarding Councils in-house programs such as Worm Farming, Green Waste Projects. Joint ventures such as Food Hydrators in commercial business that has disposable food waste. Implement what can be reused and recycled and include packaging or alternatives to waste separation. Show less Provide expert advice regarding service delivery for waste and recycling to commercial business, high rise and multi dwelling residential properties for the city of Gold Coast. Monitor service delivery and complience with Council's waste and recycling contractors. Educate the public on the the reuse recycle methodology. Generate cost effectness meausres and new ideas to assist Council's 2024 waste and recycling program.Currently monitoring Public Place Recycling and intoduction to World class events such as Commonwealth games 2018. Gold Coast 600. Gold Coast Marathon. Roxy Pro World Surf Competition / Billabong / Surf life saving titles.Audit and monitor open space parks and Council sponsored events. Work inconjunction with other council directorites to deliver the most effective methods and practises within in AU NZ ISO 9001 standards. service delivery for Commercial business, residential highrise and multi dwelling complex's. and by creating a more harmonious relationship with all stake holders. Show less

  • Technical Officer

    Aug 2003 - now

  • Senior Technical Officer

    Jan 2003 - now