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Cr Michelle Green
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Cr Michelle Green’s natural curiosity and ability to embrace change have earned her the opportunity to have a diverse career path. She has extensive experience in the mining and METS Sector, having been a past winner of the Operator of the Year in the Queensland Women in Mining Awards. She is an advocate for STEM and innovative entrepreneurship programs that prepare our next generation to embrace the jobs of the future.
She has a Bachelor in Applied Sciences (Exercise Physiology) and strongly supports active living and well-being. Her passion “access, inclusion and well-being for all” is a strong focus when making decisions for her community. Cr Green’s belief that a diverse mix of voices fuels better discussion, decision-making, and outcomes keeps her showing up every day. |
Career Pathway
Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement Studies – Ex Phys.) (UQ)
Cert IV Life Coaching (Hart Life Academy)
Key Work Experiences:
Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement Studies – Ex Phys.) (UQ)
Cert IV Life Coaching (Hart Life Academy)
Key Work Experiences:
- Exercise Physiologist (1998 -2004)
- Heavy Equipment Operator Open Cut Coal Mining Full and Part Time roles (2006 – 2019)
- Cert IV Trainer Assessor
- Mines Rescue member
- QLD Female Operator of the Year Award recipient
- Union Representative
- Small Business Owner (2014 – 2015)
- Thrive Wellness & Life Coaching
- Life Coaching and deep tissue therapy specialist
- Councillor Local Government
- NSW Local Government – Muswellbrook Shire Council (2016 – 2020)
- QLD Local Government - Mackay Regional Council (2020 – current)