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Ryan McConkey is seeking work in the union field using his experience as a union delegate for Metro Trains Melbourne from 2009 to 2015. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Political Studies and Cert III in Rail Operations. As a delegate, McConkey represented members' interests, advised them on their rights, and helped resolve issues. He also assisted with protected industrial actions in 2015. References are provided from his branch secretary at RTBU Victoria, an ALP candidate, and field organizer from the 2017 Queensland state election.

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Ryan McConkey is seeking work in the union field using his experience as a union delegate for Metro Trains Melbourne from 2009 to 2015. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Political Studies and Cert III in Rail Operations. As a delegate, McConkey represented members' interests, advised them on their rights, and helped resolve issues. He also assisted with protected industrial actions in 2015. References are provided from his branch secretary at RTBU Victoria, an ALP candidate, and field organizer from the 2017 Queensland state election.

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Ryan McConkey

22 Dorson Drive Mooloolah Valley 4553 | 0473 174 410 | mcconkey1974@gmail.com

Objective
I am seeking to use my life experience and understanding of the union movement to gather work in this
field.

Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS | STARTED 2ND HALF 2017 | OPEN UNIVERSITIES AUSTRALIA
· Major: Political Studies

CERT III IN RAIL OPERATION | EMPLOYER PROVIDED TRAINING


· Codifying all aspects of rail operations in education

Skills & Abilities


MANAGEMENT
· A union delegate fills the bridge between staff and management. Fielding those issues was part of my
role
· Efficient allocation of work responsibilities and union duties

SALES
· Sales isn’t just selling tickets, as it was when I was on the rails. It is also the “sale” on the benefits of
union membership and why I do what I do

COMMUNICATION
· Delivering the union’s message on campaigns and votes. Informing the membership to their rights.

LEADERSHIP
· The delegate’s role was, and remains, difficult. You become a target for some, and deemed irrelevant of
others. The leadership function isn’t just leading people, it is the way you do things.

Experience
STATION OFFICER - SIGNALLER | METRO TRAINS MELBOURNE | SEPT 2007 – MARCH 2015
· Duties included operation of the Upper Ferntree Gully and Blackburn signal panels
· All aspects of station operations including management of small groups, sales, policy and procedure
execution.
Relevant to this role
RTBU OPERTIONS DIVISION DELEGATE | METRO TRAINS MELBOURNE | ~ OCT 2009 –
MARCH 2015
· Represent members’ interests in understanding the workplace agreement.
· Advising members on their rights and responsibilities under the agreement.
· Working with members to resolve issues.
· Voted on, and for, the 2015 protected action in that year’s dispute between Metro and the RTBU
· Helped inform members of the vote and why it was happening.
· Assisted with the subsequent approved shutdowns.
· Duties included operation of the Upper Ferntree Gully and Blackburn signal panels
· All aspects of station operations including management of small groups, sales, policy and procedure
execution.

Referees
LUBA GRIGOROVITCH | BRANCH SECRETARY | RTBU VICTORIA
Level 2, 365 Queen St, Melbourne VIC 3000 T: 03 8630 9100

BRENT HAMPSTEAD | ALP CANDIDATE – GLASSHOUSE MOUNTAINS |2017 QUEENSLAND


STATE ELECTION
Dixon Road, Maleny, Qld 4552 T: 0418 215 259

STEPHANIE SAAL | ALP FIELD ORGANISER |2017 QUEENSLAND STATE ELECTION


Glasshouse Mountains, QLD 4518 T: 0400 327 540

THOMAS WIBLEY | ACTU ORGANISER


16 Peel St, South Brisbane QLD 4101 T: 0407 365 878

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