2. BARRY LAWRENCE
41 Banqalee Street, Jindalee, QLD, 4074
Mobile: 0438 223 029 Email:beejayl1963@gmail.com
Operations and management professional with training experience
OBJECTIVE
Barry Lawrence isa highlyknowledgeable andskilledmanagementprofessional withextensive operational
experience inthe leadershipandcoordinationof rail andterminal operations. Dedicatedtoadhering tothe highest
standardsof Workplace HealthandSafety,Barrypossessesdemonstratedhigh-level problemsolving,contingency
planningandleadershipcapacitieswithexpertise intraining andmentoringemployeesfromhighlydivergent
cultural and language backgrounds.Hisskillswouldbe anadvantage to any managementorsupervisory role.
PROFESSIONAL ASSETS
Provenlongtermcareerexperience training,assessingandmentoringtraindriverscomplementedbythe
attainmentof formal trainingandassessmentqualifications(TAE40110)
Demonstratedexperience managingandsupervisinghigh-turnoverrail yard andterminal operations
Possessionof experttraindrivingskills (TLI10) andknowledge acquiredduringarail careerspanning 30
years
Leadershipof large, multidisciplinary teamsincludingoperations supervisors,traindrivers,rail yardworkers
and administrationstaff
A thoroughapproachto the completionof all tasksensuringcompliance withall policiesandprocedures
and the applicationof astrong attentiontodetail
Dedicationtothe inspirational goal of ‘Home SafelyEveryday’ withapassionate commitmenttohealth,
safety,environmental responsibilityandsustainable development
Completionof all requiredtaskstothe higheststandardsduringlongshifts,splitshifts,rotational rosters
and withearlystartsand late finishes.
Managementandcommunicationof dailydepotbusinessoperationswithclearemphasisonsafety,service
reliability,efficiency,people managementandcost control.
Establishmentandmaintenance of responsive,high-yieldprofessional networksandrelationshipswith
internal andexternal partnerstoconsistentlyre-evaluate service deliveryexpectationsandteammorale,
and identifyissuesimpedingonthe attainmentof desiredoutcomes
Compositionandmanagementof budgetsensuringthe inclusionof aspectsvital tothe ongoingeffective
operationof the yard suchas facilitymaintenance,machineryrepairsandservicing,andfuture works
Authorshipof thorough,accurate reportstomanagementdetailingachievementsagainstKPIs
3. KEY COMPETENCIES
Excellentorganisational skillswith
the demonstrated ability to take
decisive action in very stressful,
demanding and time critical
environments, with exceptional
prioritising, time management
and problem-solving skills
Demonstratedabilitytoliaise and
negotiate withindividuals,groups
and professionals with highly
divergentlanguages,backgrounds
and circumstances in order to
attainthe bestpossibleoutcomes
Promotion of high performance
workplace and team cultures to
ensure targets are met or
exceeded,inquality,quantityand
timing
Common sense approach to the
development and
implementation of solutions to
technical problems and
operational issues
Proven ability to rapidly acquire
new skills and abilities with the
capacity to immediately
implementthemtothe highestof
standards
Commitment to attaining quality
standardsand expectationswhilst
adhering to all industry and
legislative Workplace Health and
Safety standards
CAREER PATH
Jan 2014 to Present OperationsManager (Brisbane)
MoolabinFreightFacilityandRailwayYard,PacificNational,Tennyson,Queensland
Managementandsupervision of alarge teamof employeesincludingoperations
supervisors,trainersandassessors,rail yardworkers, administrationpersonnel and
traindriversto attainsetoperational targetswithinpredeterminedtime limitationsand
meetclientservice deliveryexpectations.
Mar 2010 to Jan 2014 Depot Manager
MoolabinFreightFacilityandRailwayYard,PacificNationalQueensland,Tennyson,
Queensland
Responsible for16 Line haul traindriversensuringtrainsare crewedanddrivento
operational requirementstomeetcustomertargetsandschedulesadheringtoall
regulatoryandWSE requirements.Rosteringandfatigue management wereacritical
part of thisrole.
Jul 2007 to Mar 2010 Train Driver
MoolabinFreightFacilityandRailwayYard,PacificNationalQueensland,Tennyson,
Queensland
Responsible fordrivingtrains tooperationalrequirementsadheringtopoliciesand
procedurestomeetcustomerexpectations.
PREVIOUSEXPERIENCE
1984 to 2004 QueenslandRail,Townsville,Queensland
Promotedthrough ranks from Porter through to Train Driver (1996 – 2002), Trainer
Driver and Workplace Trainer
4. EDUCATION AND TRAINING
2014 Certificate IV inFrontlineManagement
Biennially Certificate of CompetencyforDrivingLocomotives
Annual SeniorFirstAid
2013 Certificate IV in TrainingandAssessment(TAE40110)
2013 Certificate inInvestigationof Rail Accidents
2012 SafetyManagementObservation
2012
2010
Chief Fire Warden
AuthorisedAlcohol Tester
2010 Certificate IV inTrainingandAssessment(TAA40104)
2009 Workplace HealthandSafetyRepresentative
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Lead andmanaged a large multidisciplinaryteamof 43 employeesincluding operationssupervisors,trainers
and assessors,rail yardworkers, administrationpersonnel and12train driverstoattain setoperational
targetswithinpredeterminedtimelimitations andmeetclientservicedeliveryexpectations.
Developed andimplemented systems,plans, policiesandprocedurestoconsistentlyimproveoperational
efficiencies, profitabilityandoutcomes.
Overseen all operationstoensure all company,industryandlegislativeWorkplace HealthandSafety
requirementsandstandardsare adheredtoat all times.
Conductedincidentinvestigationsensuring shortandlongterm remedial solutionswere developedand
implementedinatimelymanner.
Developedanddelivered trainingprogramsfortraindriversensuringall processesandsafetyaspectsare
thoroughlycoveredandauthenticlearninghasoccurred.
Implementedprocesses totracktraindrivercertificationsandrenewal datestoensure all driverswere
compliant.
Achievementof 4000 daysLost Time InjuryFree (30 June 2014)
Managed fitnesstoworkwhichincludes,butisnotlimitedto,initiatingdrug&alcohol testing
Participated ininternal/external regulatoryauditsasperrequirements
Ensuredthat terminal plantandequipmentismaintainedasperplanningschedulesandthatthe use,
inspection,monitoringandtestingisundertakeninasafe and efficientmanner.
Communicated inawaythat is clear,concise and easilyunderstood;communicated withimpactand
credibility;influenced othersusingpersuasive arguments;usingappropriatelanguage,styleand
terminologyforthe situation.
5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Status: AustralianCitizen
Licence: OpenC (Car) Class
R (Motorcycle) Class
Interests: Family,golf,camping,NRL,gardening,socialising
Referees:
Brian Hobbins
Service DeliveryDesignSpecialist,
Aurizon
0437 552 645
JulianCarle
Owner/ManagerJC12
TrainingOrganisation
0408 359 452
DeanShipp
General Manager– Ground Operations
AlphaAirServices
0403 455 739
