James Evered has over 12 years of experience in arboriculture and urban forestry. He has held several supervisory roles with Brisbane City Council coordinating work teams and ensuring safety compliance. He also has experience as a tree climber, groundskeeper, and skydiving instructor. He possesses numerous qualifications in arboriculture, traffic control, first aid, and more.

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CURRICULUM VITAE
James Evered
SKILL SUMMARY
 Twelve years Arboricultural industry specific experience.
 Thorough knowledge and experience with a range of machinery and techniques used in the
Arboricultural industry and proficient with a variety of tree climbing methods.
 Keen interest in WH&S legislation and Zero Harm policies
 Sound face-to-face public relations skills with a strong focus on ‘customer first’ service.
 2011 flood – Central operations command service, co-ordinating 20 teams in the clean up.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL 2006 – MAY 2016
Relieving Position: Technical Officer Parks (Band 4) May 13 – Jun 13
Department: Asset Services
Division: Brisbane Lifestyles
Key Responsibilities: * Inspect & report on council parks & facilities to co-ordinator
* Liaise & engage landscaping contractors in minor works
* Walk through & audit parks after events
Relieving Position: Co-Ordinator of Urban Cleansing (Band 5) Mar 12 – Apr 13
Department: Urban Amenities Branch
Division: Field Services Group
Key Responsibilities: * Co-ordinate & supervise a variety of work teams for urban cleansing
* Capture & report on productivity levels across urban cleansing
* Investigate & report on WH&S related incidents in urban cleansing
* Organise & implement a maintenance program of fleet vehicles
Relieving Position: Workplace Health & Safety Advisor (Expression of interest)
Department: Urban Amenities Branch Jan 12 – Mar 12
Division: Field Services Group
Key Responsibilities: * Provide quality and accurate advice on WH&S policies and procedures
* Monitor WH&S management systems for compliance with legislation
* Investigate & report on WH&S related incidents
* Analysis and interpret WH&S performance
* Provide recommendations for improvements to WH&S outcomes
Relieving Position: Arboricultural Operations Supervisor (Grade 10) Feb 10 – Oct 11
Department: Urban Amenities
Division: Field Services Group
Key Responsibilities: * Co-ordinate and supervise work teams in arboriculture maintenance
25 Steele St
Moonee Ponds, Vic, 3039
Mb: 0439 991 434
Email: jpefreeatlast@hotmail.com

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* Provide specialist assistance, support and knowledge to work teams
* Encourage, coach, mentor and motivate team members
* Deliver local inductions on equipment and safe operating procedures
Relieving Position: Technical Arboricultural Officer (Expression of interest) Dec 09 – Jan 10
Department: Arboricultural Outcomes Sept 15 – Nov 15
Division: Local Asset Services (LAS)
Key Responsibilities: * Provide quality customer first service to all customers
* Undertake inspections and provide arboricultural reports
* Conduct audits on procedures and results of contractors work
Permanent Position: Arboricultural Climbing Team Leader (Grade 9) Sept 08 – May 16
Department: Tree Operations
Division: Local Asset Services (LAS)
Key Responsibilities: * Ensure all duties are performed to Council Values and WH&S standards
* Provide tree management, and promote Australian Standards
* Apply effective communications and a Customer First focus
* Co-ordinate work schedule of staff, customers, and contractors
Position: Tree Climber (Kelly Contractor – Grade 6) Jan 08 – Aug 08
Department: Tree Operations
Division: Vegetation & Pest Services (VPS)
Key Responsibilities: * Perform all duties to WH&S standards and procedures
* Climb and perform appropriate arboricultural techniques
Position: Ground Support (Kelly Contractor – Grade 5) Oct 06 – Dec 07
Department: Tree Operations
Division: Vegetation & Pest Services (VPS)
Key Responsibilities: * EWP operation
* Stump grinder & loader operations
* Tree pruning and tree felling
* Chipper operation
ACTIVE TREE SERVICES 2004 – 2005
Position: Groundline & Chipper Operator
Department: Brisbane Branch
Division: Energex Contracts
Key Responsibilities: * Ensure the efficient & effective removal of ground level vegetation
* Identification of relevant vegetation species
FREEATLAST ENTERPRISES 1997 – 2004
Position: Freefly Tutor & Tandem Master / Instructor
Department: Australian Parachute Federation
Location: Australia and the World

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Key Responsibilities: * Contractual freefly coaching & tandem instruction
* International contracts at skydiving festivals around the world
* International Competitor (Australian representation)
* World Record Holder (Vertical Formation – 2009)
WHITEHORSE CITY COUNCIL (VIC) 1988 – 1996
Position: Golf Course Groundsman 1994 – 1996
Department: Morack Golf Course
Division: Parks & Recreation
Position: Tree Climber 1992 – 1993
Department: Tree Operations
Division: Parks & Recreation
Position: Gardening Apprenticeship 1988 – 1991
Departments: Golf Course, Landscape Operations, Nursery,
Regional Park Areas & Tree Operations
Division: Parks & Recreation
QUALIFICATIONS
Training via Brisbane City Council (2006 to Present)
 Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) from the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)
 Incident Investigation
 Queensland Disaster Management Arrangements
 Arboricultural Diploma
 Traffic Management Level 2
 QTRA – A practitioners guide to visual tree assessment
 Team Leader Toolkit Level 1&2 (BCC in-house)
 Arboricultural Certificate IV
 Doggers Certificate
 Advanced Tree Felling Certificate
 Applied First Aid Certificate
 Team Leader Induction
 Crane Awareness
 Dogger Awareness
 Aerial Rescue
 Driver Awareness Training
 Transport Operations Road Use Management Act (TORUM)
Interlink Training
 Elevated Work Platform Ticket
 Chainsaw Level 2 - Tree Felling
 Chainsaw Level 1 - Operation & Maintenance
 Harness Safety (HARN)
 Chipper Operation (CHIP2)

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 Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (RESU)
 Rescue from EWP (REWP)
 Electrical Awareness (M31A)
Queensland Government – Workplace Health & Safety (2004)
 Blue Card
VIC Roads (1994)
 Australian Heavy Vehicle Driver Licence - Heavy Combination (HC)
Nunawading City Council (1988 – 1992)
 Gardening Apprenticeship
Outer Eastern College of TAFE (1988 – 1990)
 Horticulture Certificate III
REFERENCES
Chris Wall – Brisbane City Council
Relation: Delivery Manager West Region
Phone: 0404 891 181
Email: chris.wall@brisbane.qld.gov.au
John Cook – Jump the Beach Brisbane
Relation: Chief Instructor
Phone: 0412 688 687
Email: Cookie7665@gmail.com
Jo Grubb – Business Transition Management Group (BTMG)
Relation: Managing Director
Phone: 0402 634 992
Email: grubbj@btmg.com.au