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Demi Pye

from Sleep study assistant to Health, Safety and Environment Manager
I manage health and safety for tower cranes.
Industry
Construction and infrastructure
Company
Hutchinson Builders
Job Level
Senior
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  • My passion for cranes
  • Working as a woman in the industry
  • How I manage full time work and additional study

About me

I grew up on the Tweed Coast and had planned to be a physiotherapist / exercise physiologist or a PE teacher after my undergraduate and post-graduate studies. I had commenced my career as an exercise physiologist, specialising in musculoskeletal injuries and occupational rehabilitation management. Unfortunately, I was diagnosed with a chronic illness in mid-2014 (end stage renal failure and kidney disease) whereby I had to make some changes, both personally and professionally. This led to me further pursuing a career in injury management and occupational health & safety.

From there, I have pursued a range of occupational health and safety roles in construction, rail, supply chain retail. From school, I have always been passionate to help people’s health and enrich their lives, and was fortunate enough to transition from clinical management to roles in workplace health & safety in high risk settings.

At Hutchies, I started as a HSE Coordinator and have since obtained the role of HSE Manager for the Hutchies Cranes & Hoists division. I have recently completed my studies in Occupational Health and Safety. Furthermore, I plan to get my dogging, rigging and tower crane operation tickets to enhance my experience and better support my crane crews, riggers and subcontractors.

About my role

  • Forthright
  • Perfectionist
  • Personable
  • Reliable
  • Studious

As a Health Safety and Environment Manager, daily tasks include conducting risk assessments, monitoring and reporting on HSE performance trends, ensuring the organisation's ongoing compliance with best industry practices and providing leadership to the Cranes & Hoists team. I am responsible for developing health and safety practices to ensure compliance with regulations.

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Education

  • Bachelor of Exercise Science
  • Graduate Diploma of Clinical Exercise Physiology
  • Certificate IV in Health & Safety

Subjects

  • Art
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • English
  • Mathematical Methods (Maths B)
  • Physical Education

Hobbies

  • Gardening
  • Hiking
  • Paddle boarding
  • Reading
  • Travel

Pets

  • 1 Dog

My career journey

Curious to know how I got here? Here’s a snapshot of my career pathway.
  1. Moved interstate for career
  2. Completed a placement with QLD Health
  3. Started at Hutchies as a HSE
  4. Prioritised work-life balance and long lasting friendships
  5. Progressed to Cranes & Hoists HSE Manager

My typical day

My employer

Hutchies has been building the structures in which Australians live, work, study, shop and play since 1912. As Australia's largest privately owned construction company, our business capability allows us to build not just in big cities but also in the most remote regions of Australia and across multiple sectors including: commercial and residential high-rise, health, education, retail, and aged care – just to name a few. We pride ourselves on providing the best possible value, ensuring buildability without compromising quality or design. Hutchies was born as a family business, and we’ve held on to the same core values for 110 years; investing in relationships, taking care of the community, and giving our people the knowledge, skills, and tools, they need to grow and develop and delight our clients through their work.