Dennis Gibson is from Mackay, North Queensland and is connected to the Kuku Yalangi clan. He completed his trade in Carpentry and Joinery on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. During his time as a carpenter he honed his skills across multiple construction disciplines on varying sites including residential, commercial, mining, gas, defence bases and power stations.
Throughout his carpentry career he converted his skills and knowledge into leadership rolls. Dennis has now acquired substantial leadership training and rolls in Supervision. Management, supervision, communication and OHS requirements are his focal point. Dennis gained his section 44 of the mins act and rail section 22 throughout his extensive time in the mines. Dennis believes training is a strong asset in which every work force should invest and implement.
Dennis has been involved with various construction companies in supervisory positions including Intract Indigenous contractors, McMahon services, Macmahon holdings, Lendlease and BHP which has enabled him to be a knowledgeable and proficient leader.
Some notable projects Dennis has been involved in as a supervisory role include; The 2 billion dollar Argyle Block Cave Diamond mine expansion, the 500 million dollar upgrade of the CSA Deeps mine in Cobar New South Wales, the 1.6 million Naval Defence Base Slip Rail Yard Bays 1 & 2 in Darwin and the construction phase of the 45 billion dollar Wheatstone Gas Plant in Onslow Western Australia.
Dennis enjoys spending time with family, friends and loves the great outdoors.