Christopher Dawson

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Regional Coordinator - Emergency Management Victoria @ Emergency Management Victoria
melbourne, victoria, australia
Christopher Dawson's Location
Greater Melbourne Area, Australia
About Christopher Dawson

I am hardworking, genuine and dedicated individual who values attention to detail and excellence at all levels. I am a firm believer in the success of a team and have a proven track history and ability to lead, manage and organise small teams to complete and deliver complex designated goals under extreme conditions.I am Non-Commissioned Officer within the Australian Army Reserve with 15 years’ experience in indirect joint-fires, combat communications systems, Small/Multi-Rotor/Micro UAS platforms and small arms marksmanship.I also have extensive training and experience in leading legislative training framework for working with special needs including medical, developmental and emotional disabilities and have an in depth understanding of cultural awareness and diversity.

Christopher Dawson's Current Company Details
Emergency Management Victoria

Emergency Management Victoria

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Regional Coordinator - Emergency Management Victoria
melbourne, victoria, australia
Website:
emv.vic.gov.au
Employees:
152
Christopher Dawson Work Experience Details
  • Emergency Management Victoria
    Regional Coordinator
    Emergency Management Victoria Jun 2022 - Present
    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
    The Business UnitThe purpose of the Operational Coordination business unit is to lead the emergency operational coordination in Victoria by working with communities, government, agencies and business to strengthen their capacity to withstand, plan for, respond to and recover from emergencies.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESWork closely with Regions to support emergency management planning activities in alignment with State and EMV requirements and to ensure consistency and quality assurance.Provide support and advice to the Regions that enables them to effectively develop and implement Regional emergency readiness, response and recovery plans.Support delivery of Victorian Annual Preparedness Program and ICC/RCC and Community Fire Refuge readiness. Monitor and provide project administration and other support, for the delivery, implementation and review of initiatives to meet fixed timelines and achieve agreed outcomes.Plan, review, manage and support, short to long term projects within EMV and the emergency management sector.Prepare well researched correspondence, reports, submissions and briefing papers with clear and concise recommendations to management.
  • Fusion Engineering Consulting Services
    Chief Pilot / Uas Technical Advisor
    Fusion Engineering Consulting Services Apr 2020 - Present
    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
    Fusion Engineering Consulting Services is a Professional Service Provider offering specialist Engineering Advisory, Integration and Management services to Defence and wider industry. We are a sovereign SME with niche technical areas of focus across the C2-C4ISR, Systems Integration, UAV Systems and Cyber streams. Our Engineers, Consultants and Technical Advisors have significant specialist experience across our focus areas and draw from careers that span across military, government, law enforcement and industry.Key Responsibilities As the Chief Pilot for Fusion's Remote Operators Certificate (ReOC) I keep our Operations Manual updated to the highest standards to allow for rapid mission planning, approval and turn-around lead times.​I Develop leading operating procedures and proven mission profiles enable us to conduct specialised flight-operations in airspace and environments by both day and night which would otherwise be prohibited.Developing new procedures for future UAS support to Clearance and Search & Rescue operations, in close proximity to manned aircraft, on complex and time sensitive tasks.Plan, capture and produce Aerial mapping operations including high quality 2D maps, developed using state-of-the-art photogrammetry techniques with levels absolute accuracy. As well as Close capture techniques producing highly detailed 3D models that are easy to interpret, disseminate and navigate with cloud-based VR capability.
  • Fusion Engineering Consulting Services
    C4Isr/Uav Systems Advisor
    Fusion Engineering Consulting Services Jun 2019 - Apr 2020
    Melbourne, Australia
    Fusion is an emerging Defence Industry PSP offering specialist Engineering Design, Advisory and Management services to the Defence and Commercial industries across both the Private and Public sectors. As a C4ISR/UAV Systems Advisor I am responsible for providing a broad range of technical advice to support capability development across a range of Defence centric projects. Key Responsibilities:Provide SME guidance across the current in-service digital Combat Net Radio (CNR) Communication Systems and Battle Management System (BMS) employed within the Battle-Group Command, Control and Communication (BGC3) framework.Provide SME guidance across a range of Commercial, Enterprise and Military UAV Systems ranging from Nano (NUAS), Small (SUAS) and Multi-Rotor (MRUAS).Solutions focused across the complete Mission System including all respective C4I infrastructure, UAS platform and payload, software capability and user interface(s).Experienced CNR, BMS, MRUAS and SUAS Operator.
  • Australian Army
    Non Commissioned Officer/Instructor
    Australian Army Aug 2005 - Present
    Melbourne, Australia
    I am a proud and active serving reservist member of the Australian Army, currently employed as a Non-Commissioned Officer within the Corps of the Royal Australian Artillery and operating as a Joint Fires Team Section Commander, UAS Team Leader and Instructor.I have also deployed as Company level Signaller on Operations where I have been responsible for the issuing, maintenance and operation of Company level communications equipment and networks.Key Responsibilities:SME across the current in-service digital Combat Net Radio (CNR) Communication Systems and Battle Management Systems (BMS).Leading UAS SME/Operator, currently developing UAS capabilities across the Australian Defence Force.Forward Observer SME and Joint Fires Team Lead.Leading Sub-Unit (Battery) Instructor and assistant Battery training advisor.Unit Liaison Officer for new recruit induction and initial training planning
  • Australian Army
    Deployed Operation Bushfire Assist As Lead Uav Pilot And Advisor
    Australian Army Jan 2020 - Mar 2020
    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
    I deploy as part of the ADF whole of government approach to the recovery effort to the bushfires in Victoria.When I arrive in the East Gippsland region there was no plan or current implementation of UAV/RPA operations. Within 48hrs I had personally located and built relationships between Victorian Police, Melbourne Fire Brigade and Country Fire Authority to conduct the first Joint Agencies RPS operations.The procedures that I developed form my ADF Offensive Support experiences become the bases of all RPS operations throughout the ADF deployment. My team conducted over 200 missions and 30hrs flying that produce 500gb of actionable data for 12 State Agencies.I am proud to say my efforts were recognised by they ADF in the production of a media article highlighting my efforts and that of my team.
  • Department Of Justice And Community Safety, Victoria
    Youth Justice Worker
    Department Of Justice And Community Safety, Victoria Apr 2019 - Jun 2022
    Melbourne, Australia
    Victorian Government service that facilitates the supervision and support of young people who have come into contact with the Victorian criminal justice system. As a Youth Justice Core Staff Worker I provide a multi-faceted approach to address the needs of the young people in our care.Key Responsibilities:Providing care, supervision and support to children and young people in the custodial centres by acting as a role model, building positive working relationships and supporting young people to address the issues that contributed to them receiving a custodial sentence.Responsible for maintaining the safety and security of the Youth Justice custodial centres.Supervision of young people while recording their movements, conducting searches and security checks.
  • Ampcontrol
    Mining Intrinsically Safe Trade Assistant
    Ampcontrol Aug 2010 - Sep 2015
    Newcastle, Australia
    Ampcontrol is a leading provider of integrated electrical and electronic technology equipment with a focus on specialist power projects across the mining, infrastructure, energy and industrial sectors. As a Production Officer I was a part of the LEAN process team that developed scalable, vertical integration processes for the production of intrinsically safe electronics used in underground mining. I was also involved in the building of compliance procedures used for certified gas detection testing accredited by the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA).Key Responsibilities: Contribute to LEAN process implementation and continuous improvement.Contribute to scalable vertical integration and controlled production of intrinsically safe electronics.Contribute to engineering change management protocols.Review and recommend amendments to technical documentation for ITP development and affiliate manufacturing processes.Planning, development and implementation of compliance processes for the calibration of gas analysers and gas detection apparatus.Comply and contribute to new WHS procedures as a committee member.Work and communicate effectively with othersMaintain quality control and adherence to quality management system protocolsUnderstand and implement instructions for the assembly and testing of products.
  • Australian Army
    Deployed: Company Signaller, Combined Task Force 635, Op Anode
    Australian Army Jun 2009 - Dec 2009
    Solomon Islands
    Signaller operator of the company radio network, supervisor of radio store for the company, participate as signaller in section strength patrols and company strength Quick Reaction Force (QRF) callouts.
  • Australian Army
    Deployed: Gunner, Transit Security Element, Op Resilute
    Australian Army Jul 2008 - Feb 2009
    Darwin, Australia
    Assist Australian Navy in border security, facilitate the transit and security of people of interest from Australian waters to processing facilities, conduct searching and initial processing of people of interest, aid in the boarding of suspicious vessels.

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