Mark Sewart is an experienced manager seeking a new management role. He has 20 years of experience in shipbuilding, engineering, and education. His most recent role was as Superintendent at BAE Systems Australia, where he oversaw production teams of up to 80 people and managed multi-million dollar projects. He also has experience as a teacher and holds qualifications in education, management, and vocational training.

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CAREER OBJECTIVE
To utilise my qualifications and supervisory experience to secure a Management role with an
organisation offering opportunities for diversification. Highly flexible, adaptable and willing to
consider permanent, long-term or short-term contract opportunities.
CAREER PROFILE
Professional, experienced and self-motivated Superintendent, Teacher and qualified Sheet Metal
Worker with a solid background working across the ship building and education sectors. Proven
expertise in a heavy engineering environment, costing, scheduling, project management,
maintenance, piping, relationship management, staff management, training and OHSE.
 Key professional capabilities and strengths include:
• Proactive leader with the ability to delegate and coordinate tasks and oversee
projects to ensure successful project management delivery
• Critical thinking skills and focus on strategic performance improvement initiatives
to drive project performance
• Focus on OH&S policies and procedures ensuring safe work practices at all times
• Highly effective time management and planning skills to deliver projects on-time
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build quality relationships with
key internal and external stakeholders
• Good initiative and strong problem solving ability to achieve optimal solutions
• Leads by example employing a supportive and collaborative management style to
support and engage staff in order to deliver team goals
• Enjoys working in both a team based environment and autonomously to achieve
goals
• Ability to work well under pressure to deliver quality work within timeframes
• Commitment to ongoing personal learning and professional development
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BAE SYSTEMS AUSTRALIA, WILLIAMSTOWN Jun 2010 –
Nov 2015
SUPERINTENDENT, PRODUCTION - SHIP HULL Feb
2013 – Nov 2015
BAE Systems design, build, integrate and support maritime platforms and naval weapon systems.
BAE are a leading shipbuilder in the naval and marine sectors in Australia.
Responsibilities:
• Responsible for day to day management of the production team, overseeing
and delegating tasks to trades teams (up to 80 staff per shift – Sheet Metal
Workers, Pipefitters, Mechanical Fitters, Painters, Welders, Boilermakers,
Scaffolders, Riggers) ensuring high productivity and quality output
• Provide effective leadership to the team to ensure a positive and productive
environment with a focus on safety and continuous improvement
• Coordinate work activities, facilitate meetings and control team activities
• Plan daily schedule of works to maintain required project tasks and timeline
and organise trade resources to complete required activities and tasks
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• Plan,
manage and execute delivery of production outputs to required standard as agreed
with key stakeholders
• Support Production Manager in delivering projects/area outputs and
implement resource planning in accordance with developed plan
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• Manage project costs and cost targets for area of responsibility including
regular monitoring to achieve budget requirements
• Manage resource requirements for production facilities in line with production
deliverables, cost and budget targets
• Prepare performance reports on production activities including progress
updates against plans and budget costs
• Conduct final inspections to ensure quality control and dimensional control
standards are achieved and maintained
• Report to Project Manager on activities, progress, issues and ideas to improve
production
• Improve production team capability and conduct training and upskilling of
employees to ensure development of staff and future succession planning
• Work closely with management team, team members and key stakeholders to
build strong working relationships and manage technical issues
• Handle project issues and achieve prompt resolution to avoid project delay
• Provide a safe working environment for all employees, contractors and visitors
observing strict OH&S compliance at all times to ensure site safety
Key Achievements:
• Promotion to Superintendent due to performance excellence and proven
leadership ability
• Nominated for Chairman’s Award for Contribution to Reform of AWD Project in
Adelaide (Awards Ceremony to be held in Feb 2016)
• Received Safety Recognition Award (2014)
• Successful contribution and delivery of numerous new ship construction projects
including:
o 10 x ANZAC Class Frigates
o AWD (Air Warfare Destroyer) Blocks
o LHD (Landing Helicopter Dock)
o 2 FFGs
o Numerous interstate outfits (Garden Island, Sydney)
• Successful involvement in Prism Project to upgrade and improve processes and
procedures within the Shipyard
• Ministry of Employment and Training Silver Medallion. Awarded for
the most outstanding Sheet metal Apprentice in the State of Victoria
(1983)
SUPERVISOR, STRUCTURAL & OUTFIT Jun 2010 –
Feb 2013
Responsibilities:
• Responsible for day to day management of the team, overseeing and
delegating tasks to trades team (up to 30 staff per shift) ensuring high productivity
and quality output
• Coordinate work activities, facilitate meetings and control team activities
• Plan daily schedule of works to maintain required project tasks and timeline
and organise trade resources to complete required activities and tasks
• Plan, manage and execute delivery of production outputs to required standard
as agreed with key stakeholders
• Support Superintendent in delivering projects/area outputs and implement
resource planning in accordance with developed plan
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• Manage
resource and project costs and cost targets for area of responsibility including
regular monitoring to achieve budget requirements
• Conduct final inspections to ensure quality control and dimensional control
standards are achieved and maintained
• Improve production team capability and conduct training and upskilling of
employees to ensure development of staff and future succession planning
• Work closely with management team, team members and key stakeholders to
build strong working relationships and manage technical issues
• Observe strict OH&S compliance at all times to ensure site safety
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Key Achievements:
• Promotion to Supervisor due to performance excellence and proven leadership
ability
• Outstanding safety performance record with few minor incidents
• Proven ability to schedule, manage and deliver projects on-time and within budget
THE GRANGE P-12 COLLEGE, HOPPERS CROSSING Nov 2006 –
Jun 2010
CLASSROOM TEACHER (YEARS 7-12)
VCE DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY TEACHER
Responsibilities:
• Provide a supportive learning environment, set clear expectations regarding
classroom behaviour and learning approach to encourage individual student
potential
• Facilitate optimal classroom management techniques to engage students,
manage behaviour and support student development
• Plan and prepare weekly curriculum and lesson plans in accordance with
AusVELS ensuring quality content and activities to achieve learning outcomes
• Research content to develop new teaching material and methods to enhance
learning
• Monitor and assess student progress throughout the term conducting formal
student assessment and informal assessment/records in collaboration with team
teacher
• Analyse data and student performance to ensure ‘at level’ teaching to provide
extension and enrichment for students as required
• Develop and tailor individual student learning plans, monitor progress and
modify according to learning ability
• Perform ongoing review and analysis of planned teaching and learning
outcomes
• Attend and actively contribute to weekly team meetings and staff meetings
• Maintain up to date industry knowledge and completion of regular
professional development courses to ensure ongoing learning and personal
development
Key Achievements:
• Promoted to Assistant Year Level Leader Year 7 (2010)
• Contributed to extracurricular activities as Junior School Football and Cricket Coach
• Successfully elected as Campus OH&S Representative (2009 – 2010)
• Organised and managed highly successful Year 7 School Camp (120 students) and
Science Fair Twilight Event
• Completion of Bachelor of Education with High Distinction in all assessment areas
PREVIOUS POSITIONS
SHEET METAL SUPERINTENDENT 2002
– 2006
SHIP ZONE SUPERINTENDENT 1998
– 2002
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SHEETMETAL
FOREMAN 1994 – 1998
WORK CENTRE PLANNER 1991
– 1994
MARINE FABRICATOR 1989
– 1991
AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES
SHEETMETAL WORKER / LEADING HAND
1988 – 1989
NAVAL DOCKYARD
SHEETMETAL WORKER / PRODUCTION PLANNER 1980
– 1988
SHEETMETAL WORKER (MARSDEN POINT REFINERY) 1987
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QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
BAE Systems Training
Fire Warden & Fire Extinguisher Training (2013)
Training Innovation Management & Enterprise Pty Ltd
Certificate IV in Frontline Management (2012)
ABEX Training Group
Certificate IV in Competitive Manufacturing (2011)
OH&S Training
Australian Industry Group OH&S Program (2008)
Victoria University
Bachelor of Education (2007 - 2008)
Graduate Certificate in Vocational Education & Training (2007)
Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (2007)
RMIT / HMA Naval Dockyard
Certificate in Engineering & Apprenticeship First Class Sheetmetal Worker
LICENCE INFORMATION, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER SKILLS
White Card
DLI Welding Licence 7, 8, 9, TIG, MIG
DG Dogging
RI Rigging Intermediate
Forklift Operations
Operate Elevated Work Platform
Control Traffic with Stop-Slow bat
Implement Traffic Management Plan
Enter Confined Space
ITAR Security Clearance
Apply First Aid
Driver’s Licence
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENT
Junior AFL Umpire – Western Region Football League
Dog Obedience Trainer - Altona
TECHNICAL SKILLS
MS Office: Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Outlook
Quicknet (Scheduling & Resourcing Tool)
Introduction to Dbase 111
REFEREES
Available upon request
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