Curriculum Vitae

   
   

DATE

March 2014

 
   

NAME

WARREN BOLTON

 
   

ADDRESS

558 Mooloo Road
Mooloo Q 4570

 
   

PHONE

04 293949 04

 
   

E-MAIL

Me@WarrenBolton.com

 
  Employment History

1965 -2009

 
  Consulting History

1997-2013

 
  Academic Record  
  Professional Development  
  Courses Attended  
  Professional Association  
  Community Commitment  
  Collaborative Organization  
  Technical Skill  
  Referees  
     
     
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consulting History - 1997 to 2013

Director- Warren Bolton Consulting PL

Delivery of project consultancy services to:-

LOCAL GOVERNMENTS CLIENTS

Banana Shire Council

Ferurary 2012

    Project Development - Management plans for Council's 3 Aquatic Centres
    Report - BAC Pool Safety
    Report - Future Development Options.

 

Balonne Shire Council

March 2010

    Environmental Health Consulting - Community Recovery as a consequence
    of the effects of the Central Queensland Flood
    Audit of Environmental Health and local Laws Program.
    Contaminated land reports.

 

Mt Morgan and Duaringa Shire Councils

Sept 1996 to Sept 2004

    Draft and implement IPA Planning Scheme For Mount Morgan Shire.
    Draft and implement Planning Policies.
    Conduct Waste Audits.
    Draft and implement Strategic Waste Management Plan
    Draft and implement Environmental Impact Statement for waste disposal facility.
    Deliver Building Certification Services.
    Draft and implement new sets of Local Laws and Local Law policies.
    Undertake National Compitetion Policy reviews.
    Conduct Public Interest Test on Local Law policies.
    Provide Reports on various Environmental Health, Building and Planning Matters.
    Administer Planning Schemes.
    Undertake siting investigation for new-engineered waste disposal facility.
    Prepare an Integrated Environmental Management System for Councils ERA'S.
    Undertake a waste stream analysis of the shire's solid waste production .
    Train Local Law Officers in inspection, evidence gathering and public communication skills.

Livingstone Shire Council

1998

    Waste Audit.
    Assess development proposals for compliance with Environmental
    Protection principals.
    Manage disposal of hazardous chemicals.
    Provide reports on procedures for dealing with a contaminated site.
    Assess ERA proposals.

 

Charters Towers City Council,  Bowen and Burdekin Shires

1996

    Drafting of local law and policies including Public Interest Test plans and reports

PRIVATE SECTOR CLIENTS

    Provide town-planning advice.
    Prepare Rezoning Submissions for developers.
    Provide advice to industry on compliance with
    the -

  • Environmental Protection Act 1994

  • Town Planning schemes

Plus

    Conduct appeals through the Building Tribunal Appeals System.
    Conduct appeals in the Planning and Environment Court.
    Represent clients in the Commercial and Consumer Tribunal.
    Provide reports of the occupation hazards associated with buildings.
    Design, implement and manage Integrated Food Management Systems for food premises.
    Monitor air quality and provide reports.
    Provide Building Reports on compliance with regulatory requirements.

 
   

Employment History 1965 to 2009

Department of Local Government Sport and Recreation

Senior Development Officer

Program and Facilities Development Unit

BRISBANE

Feb 2008 to Sep 2009

    Manage selected infrastructure construction projects in the Department's Majors grant program.
    Liaise with client of the Department regarding project management of successfully application and assist with successfull rollout of funded projects.
    Coordinate relationship between clients of the Department and other State and Commonwealth departments and organizations that constitute players in a multi funded project.
    Provide advice to the Minister on projects under my responsibility

Department of Communities

Senior Program Officer

Development and Regulation Service Delivery

BRISBANE

Sep 2007 to Dec 2007

    Review Part 22 Of Queensland Development Code.
    Provide advise on building standards relevant to day care center and alternative solution determination for development applications.

Department Local Government Planning Sport & Recreation

Sustainable Planning

Principal Advisor-Swimming Pools

BRISBANE

2005 to 2007

    Architect of the development of NPSAC (National Pool Safety Advisory Committee) established to share information between States and work toward a uniform pool safety approach for Australia.
    Engaged the Swimming Pool and Spa Association (SPASA) in a collaborative association for pool safety outcomes.
    Member of the Chipp (Child Injury Prevention Project) Reference Group.
    Collaborate with Marketing Division of the Department to restructure the Departments web site on pool safety
    Appointed and acted as Referee in the Building and Development Tribunal.
    Successfully completed Department's Project Managers course.
    Organize and host first National Workshop of State and Territories legislators on pool safety laws.
    Winner Minister Award Engaging Communities.
    Provide briefing advice to the Minister on pool safety.
    Negotiate Partnership between REIQ and Department for pool safety.
    Prepare Cabinet submission on pool safety matters.
    Negotiate and Liaise with QISU and Safe Communities for pool safety.
    Draft and implement Best Practice Model for Queensland Local government for pool safety.
    Represent Queensland on the National Review panel of Standards Australia for pool fencing.
    Liaise with State Department to provide whole of government outcomes for pool safety In Queensland.
    Liaise with and support local governments to develop partnership for outcomes in pool safety.
    Provide advice to building certifiers , local government and industry on pool safety legislation.

Duaringa Shire Council

Director -Planning and Environment

2003 to 2005

    Manage Department of Development and Environment
    Oversee Consultant's preparation IPA Planning Scheme for Shire.
    Draft and implement Temporary Planning Instruments.
    Negotiated on Council behalf with business and mining sector for residential development in Blackwater on Council's managed reserves.
    Prepare and market land development of behalf of Council.
    Provide Building Certification Services.
    Provide advice to Council on various Planning, Environmental Health and Building Matters.
    Administer Planning Schemes including preparation of development reports to Council for Material Change of use and Reconfiguration applications.
    Undertake Environmental Impact Assessment, Post Closure planning and working with Consultants for the design engineering of Council's sanitary land fills.
    Prepare an Integrated Environmental Management System for licensing of the Councils ERA'S.
    Train Local Law Officer and Ranger in inspection and evidence gathering procedures and public communication skills.
    Oversee Council's land management obligations under the Land Protection legislation.
    Supervise waste contractor service delivery.

Redcliffe City Council

Coordinator: Health Services Program

1996 & 1997

    Oversee the implementation of the Environment Protection Act.
    Supervise Environmental Health and Local Law Officers.
    Identify and implement staff training needs.
    Design and review the Quality Management Plan for all food premises.
    Provide advice to the Director of Community Services on all local law and food matters.
    Responsible for budget forecasts and controls of the Program

Fitzroy Shire Council

Director of Community Services

Jun 1994  to Sep 1996

    Manage Department of Community Services.
    Identify and implement Staff training needs.
    Responsible for budget forecasts and controls.
    Negotiate and oversee external contracts.
    Implement and coordinate litigation processes of the Department.
    Design and review Quality Management Plan.
    A resource person for other professionals, customers and councilors.
    Provide advice to Council and arrange community environmental and building matters.

Branch Manager

Aug 1989 to Jun 1994

    Manage Gracemere's Branch office.
    Overall responsibility for financial receipting of branch.
    First line representative for Council to Gracemere community.

Senior Health and Building Surveyor

Sep 1984 to Aug 1989

    Undertake at duties listed below plus supervise additional professional staff.

Health and Building Surveyor and Plumbing Inspector

Jun 1980 to Sep 1984

    Administer the provisions of the Building Act.
    Process and approve Building Applications.
    Provide Building Inspection services Provide Plumbing Inspection Services.
    Administer the provisions of the Health Act.
    Process and approve Licensing and Registration of food premises.
    Conduct immunization clinics.
    Investigate notified diseases.
    Administer relevant by-laws .
    Provide monthly reports to Council

Sarina, Nebo, Broadrsound Shire

Joint Health Board

Health and Building Surveyor and Plumbing Inspector

Mar 1974 to Dec 1978

    Administer the provisions of the Building Act.
    Provide Building Approval and Inspection Services.
    Provide Enviromental Health Services.
    Provide Plumbing Approval and Inspector Services.
    Administer the provisions of the Health Act.
    Process and approve Licensing and Registration of food premises.
    Conduct immunization clinics.
    Investigate notified diseases.
    Administer relevant by-laws.
    Provide monthly reports to Council

Kilcoy Shire

Health and Building Surveyor and Plumbing Inspector

Jan 1974 to Oct 1974

    Administer the provisions of the Building Act.
    Provide Building Approval and Inspection Services.
    Provide Enviromental Health Services.
    Provide Plumbing Approval and Inspector Services.
    Administer the provisions of the Health Act.
    Process and approve Licensing and Registration of food premises.
    Conduct immunization clinics.
    Investigate notified diseases.
    Administer relevant by-laws.
    Provide monthly reports to Council

Pioneer Shire

Health Surveyor

Feb 1969 to Jan 1974

    Main Roads Cost Clerk.
    Cadet Health Inspector.

Mackay Electricity Authority

1965 to 1969

    Trainee Accountant

 
   

ACADEMIC RECORD

    Certificate in Accounting
    Hemming Robertson
    1966 to 1969

    Diploma in Public Health
    Royal Society of Health, England
    1970 to 1972 (External)

    Diploma in Primary School Teaching (Incomplete -42 subjects)
    Capricorn Institute of Advanced Education
    1978 to 1980 (Full Time)

    Associate Diploma of Biology (Incomplete)
    Capricorn Institute of Advanced Education
    1984 to 1985 (External)

 
   

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

PAPERS PRESENTED

    State Conferences

    Australian Institute of Environmental Health

    1988 - Future Role of Environmental Health Officers in Hazardous Chemical  Management.
    1992 -*Handling a Major Chemical Spill, a Case Study.
    1996 - Integrated Food Management Programs.

    *Awarded the AIEH's Ken Brooks Memorial Annual Award for the best paper by an institute member at a State conference.

 
   


COURSES ATTENDED

    Department of Sport and Recreation
    Cultural Diversity Awareness- March 2008

    Department of Local Government
    Statutory Interpretations - September 2007

    Department of Local Government
    Project Management - October 2006

    Queensland Local Government Association
    Community Engagement Workshop -July 2005

    Department of Natural Resources and Mines
    Tree Clearing in Queensland
    Vegetation management Act -February 2005

    Department of Local Government
    Budget Accommodation- Fire assessment
    Building Act 1975 - September 2004

    Department of Local Government
    Councilor Familiarization Course
    Integrated Planning Act 1997 - August 1998

    Department of Local Government
    Private Professional Certification Course
    Integrated Planning Act 1997 - May 1998

    Department of Local Government
    Development Applications
    Implementation of Integrated Planning Act 1997 - May 1998

    Department of Local Government
    National Competition Policy - November 1997

    Environmental Protection Agency
    Environmental Protection (Waste Management) Policy, November 1997

    Environmental Protection Agency
    Water Quality Assessment Course - April 1996

    Environmental Toxicology & Health Risk Assessment
    Griffith university (Short Course) -1996

    Queensland University of Technology
    Certificate of Appreciation - Contribution to Teaching Program -1995

    University of Central Queensland
    Blue Green Algae Identification Workshop -1993

    Queensland University of Technology
    Local Government Officers Scientific Training Course -1992

    Queensland University of Technology
    Hazardous Material Management in Emergency Situations -1991 & 1993

    Queensland Health Department
    Mosquito Identification and Vector Control Course -1

 
   

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

    Past Member of the Australian Institute of Environmental Health -Incl Secretary CQ Branch (1972 to 1994)
    Past Member of the State Council (Treasurer 1996) Australian Institute of Environmental Health,
    Past Member of the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors 1980 (Secretary CQ Branch, 1993 to 1994)
    Accredited Building Certifier - Queensland Building Services Authority A704769 Certificate (1980 to 2005)
    Justice of the Peace
    Qualified 50524
    Building and Development Tribunal Referee (2005-2009)

 
   

COMMUNITY COMMITMENT

President -1995 to 1996

Access Recreation- Rockhampton (Access for the disabled)

 

 
   

Collaborative Organizations

PRIVATE PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

    Maunsel Australia.
    Golders and Associates Hydro Geologists.
    Lloyd Consulting Pty Ltd Environmental Project Managers.
    Griffith University School of Environmental Science.
    Landlock Pty Ltd Environmental Land Managers.
    Connor O'Meara, Solicitors, Local Government specialist.

GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS

    Department of Local Government
    Environmental Protection Agency
    Department of Natural Resources and Mines
    Queensland of Health [Environmental Health Division]

 
   

Computer Technologies Familiarity

 
 

WORD PROCESSING

WORD

Office 2007

 
 

SPREAD SHEET

EXCEL

Office 2007

 
 

PRESENTATIONS

POWER POINT

Office 2007

 
 

FINANCIAL

QUICK BOOKS

VERSION 7.0

 
 

FINANCIAL

MYOB

VERSION 8.0

 
 

COMMUNICATION

INTERNET MAIL

Outlook 2003

 
 

WEB DESIGN

DREAMWEAVER

VERSION CS5

 
 

BROWSER

INTERNET EXPLORER

VERSION 9

 
 

RESEARCH

Web Crawler

2013

 
   

Wolfram

   
   

Bing

   
 

DATA BASE

ACCESS

VERSION 4

 
 

MEDIA

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP

VERSION 7

 
 

MEDIA

ADOBE PROFESSIONAL

VERSION 7