Indigenous Employment Australia Yarns with…

Ever thought about a Career as a Dogman/woman .  We yarn with Keilee Joseph, proud Biripi Women about her Career.

Tell us about your and your mob?

My name is Keilee Joseph and I’m 21 years old. I grew up on Yugumbeh Country and have lived there pretty much my whole life. My mob is from Biripi Country and my Great Great Grandfather was from up past Wauchope in NSW.

 

Tell us about your career?

I’m a Dogman – a person that works on the ground directing cranes – at BORGER Cranes. I also play rugby league in the NRLW competition and a Queensland and Australian representative player. 

What pathway did you take to become a Dogwoman?

To get into this industry it’s really really hard unless you have all your qualifications. I didn’t even know what a Dogman was when I started working. The mob that own the company are really good friends with my family, so they gave me a crack. 

What skills do you need to succeed in your role?

White Card and High Risk Dogman ticket. A good work ethic, ready to work hard and learn.

What is the deadliest thing about your career?

Every day I’m doing something different at a different place. 

What career advice would you give your mob?

• Do what makes you happy, don’t be stuck doing something you hate
• Work hard and don’t worry about anyone else’s job but your own

Want to know more?

A Dogman/woman sling cranes and winches, and direct the movement of loads ensuring loads do not exceed lifting capacities.

Tasks

1. Slings cranes and winches.
2. Directs the movement of loads.
3. Ensures loads do not exceed lifting capacities.
4. May inform operator of progress with the manoeuvre.

What type of education, training and skills are required?

A certificate III in dogging is usually needed to work as a Crane Chaser. Some workers complete a traineeship.

Occupation Snapshot