1. Anthony John Best
2/8 Dinah Court Stuart Park 0820
Phone: 0414781307 E-Mail: ajbest1@bigpond.com
Summary
Recently completed training and now I’m a Rescue Firefighter with Northern Territory Fire And
Rescue Service.
Before becoming a firefighter I worked in the Building and Construction Industry for 24 years as a
qualified Bricklayer. During this time I was self-employed for 10 years and ran a successful bricklaying
and scaffolding business employing up to 20 people for a further 10 years. Last year after nearly 24
years in the trade of bricklaying I decided to sell the business to my employees. The years of being self-
employed and running the businesses have taught me the dedication to quality workmanship, the
integrity and respect required to manage my team and crucial safety management to make sure
everyone can go home to their families. This dedication is extended to my sporting and fitness
endeavors where I have been able to complete events as part of a team or individuality, which pushed
me to the limits both physically and mentally, with a recent highlight of completing my second
Ironman in Melbourne. The years of experience, both professionally and personally, have enabled me
to be a strong contributor, motivator and educator to the various teams I have been associated with.
Skills & Proficiencies
• Leadership
Leading from the front is not only being the Owner/Manager of a business, but also being
involved, having a great rapport with employees, leading by example, building productive
teams and motivating to achieve successful results.
• Multicultural/Diversity Skills
I am experienced in the successful management of diverse groups of people from various age
groups, cultures, backgrounds and abilities. As an employer in the Building Industry, I have
employed apprentices and sub-contractors including the sponsorship of a tradesman from the
UK for permanent residency.
• Teamwork Skills
A team leader and team player, I thrive in a team environment, working well with others. I
possess strong commitment to team environment dynamics with the ability to contribute
expertise, also follow leadership directives and being an effective team member.
• Communication skills
My role as Director involves communicating with employees, clients, suppliers, builders and
foremen on a daily basis. My duty’s also involves invoicing, quotations, scaffold set outs, safety
reports and general business activities.

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• Working at heights
Adapt at working at heights, erecting and working on scaffold is a large component of my
business.
• Health and safety
Preparing a job safety analysis (JSA) on each project, ensuring equipment is maintained and
safety standards are met.
Accomplishments & Achievements
• Rescue Firefighter
• Successful partnership in Business
• OH & S Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• HR driving license
• Pool Lifeguard
• Bronze Medallion
• Boat License
• Sport & Fitness including Ironman, Triathlon, Cycling and Football Coach
• Volunteer work - Tour de Cure Foundation
• Volunteer Firefighter Berwick CFA
Experience
• Rescue Firefighter NTFRS 2015 to Current
• Director of Keane & Best Bricklaying & Scaffolding 2004 to 2015
• Self employed Bricklayer 1994 to 2004
• Apprentice Bricklayer to Steve Cartledge Bricklaying 1990 to 1994
Education
• Homesglen Collage Of Tafe, Certificate Of Qualified Bricklayer
• Oatlands District High School

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Career Objective
To become a valued and trusted team member committed to the cause and to be continually challenged
in all areas and demands of the Service. Highly motivated to work with and with in the community I
Serve.
Referees
• Matt Kirwan-Hamilton
Director of PAIR Business Value Pty Ltd, Chairman on multiple boards - Ballarat
PH: 0418 346 774
matt@pairbv.com.au
• David Lines
Station Officer with Northern Territory Fire And Rescue Service
32 Iliffe Street Stuart Park 0820
PH: 0427 043 425
david.lines@pfes.nt.gov.au