1. Robert Furber
 2/29 Henley Beach Road,
Mile End, SA
rfurber@hotmail.com
 08 7122 2292
 0450 145 519
CAREER PATH
My goal is to transfer my industry-related skills in project management
to the provision of community services. I feel this will be of more
tangible and mature usefulness, and contribute to the wellbeing of the
community. My goal is to progress to management or senior project
management.
My work style is diligent, approachable, responsive and contactable,
reliable, cooperative, listening and communicating effectively with all
levels, from trade labourers to senior management.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
 Diploma of Community Services (Case Management), Australian College of Applied
Psychology, 2014-present
 Masters Degree, International Studies, University of South Australia, 2003
 Bachelor Arts ( International Studies), University of South Australia, 2000
 Certificate IV, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), TAFE, 2002
 Certificate III- Electrical (Powerline) trade qualification completed, SA Power Networks,
2011
INDUSTRY TRAINING
Volunteer
Crisis Support Worker- Lifeline, Uniting Communities, Adelaide, Jan. 2016- Present
 Appropriate personal background checks complete

2. ASIST (AppliedSuicide Intervention Skills Training)- Lifeline, Uniting Communities, Adelaide,
Jan. 2016
Telecross Operator, Red Cross Australia, Adelaide, July 2016- Present
Volunteer Team Member (Client Assessment and Review), Red Cross Australia, Adelaide,
October 2016- Present
 Appropriate personal background checks complete
Occupational
Previous position as Network Project Officer has led to exposure to project management
systems.
Past positions at SAPN gave exposure to “coalface” procedures, especially workplace safety
procedures, HV switching and construction procedures.
Project management experience (4 years)- client service, project delivery (safely, to standard,
on time, within budget), project design, project coordination
 Apply First Aid Certification- 2016
 Mental Health First Aid Certification-2016
 Construction Industry White Card
 MR truck licence
 Forklift licence
 High Risk Licence- Dogging and Rigging (Basic)
 Qualified Powerline Tradesman
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
In depth knowledge of WHS practices and procedures
Gained through participation in workplace and workgroup health and safety training
and refresher courses, especially during Field Services period. Participating in daily
vehicle safety checks and monthly safety audits of vehicles. Latest employer had a
strong emphasis on work health and safety.
Problem solvingand decision makingskills
As Network Project Officer, I was responsible for the most cost effective and viable
solution to meet the clients requests. This sometimes required in depth analysis of the
project using available resources to reach a satisfactory outcome for all stakeholders,
safely, on time, to standard, and within budget.
Communication and influencing skills

3. Utilised through contact with multiple stakeholders in a projects lifespan e.g. client,
Field Services, contractors, general public, Network Management personnel.
EMPLOYMENT
Project Officer, SA Power Networks, March 2012- July 2016
 Respond by phone, email or face-to-faceto customer enquiries regarding power
supply upgrade and modifications
 Produce speculative and firm quotes and estimates for potential projects
 Project delivery within national framework milestones and regulatory guidelines
 Volunteer call centre operator for emergency (“avalanche”) situations
 Experience with SAP, AutoCad, Office and Outlook
Key Achievements
 Upgrade of supply to Aquinas College, North Adelaide
 Upgrade of supply at Pennington Primary School, Pennington, SA
 Upgrade of supply to WesleyCare development, Wright Street, Adelaide
 Upgrade of supply to property development, Field Street, Adelaide
 Upgrade of supply, Vietnamese Buddhist Association, Pennington
 Supply points, AdelaideCity Council, Adelaide
 New supply, The Storeys, Surflen Street, Adelaide
Powerline Tradesman, SA Power Networks Feb 2008- March 2012
Construction, restoration and maintenance of overhead and underground high voltage and
low voltage distribution network
English Language Instructor, Tokyo April 2003- July 2007
Provision of English Language skill instruction and tutoring in a variety of companies and
settings, including elementary schools, junior high schools, language institutes, and one-on-
one lessons
REFEREES
James Case, Customer Solutions Manager, Adelaide, SA Power Networks- 0403 582 220,
8404 5407

4. Rocco Rositano, Senior Project Officer, Customer Solutions-Adelaide, SA Power Networks-
0400 582 035
Sinisa Culibrk, Senior Project Officer, Strategic Projects- Adelaide, SA Power Networks- 0400
006 485
Emmanuel Papazoglou, Project Officer, Customer Solutions- Adelaide, SA Power Networks-
0400 582 108, 8404 5221