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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne, Perth, & Sydney

Weapons Electrical Engineer with experience in Systems Engineering, Project Management in the Defence environment, including roles in Navy, CASG & NSSG.

Waverton

Oversaw governance and assurance activities within the Mine Warfare and Clearance Diving Authorised Materiel Seaworthiness Delivery Organisation. Offered strategic guidance on materiel seaworthiness requirements to stakeholders, developing plans and processes to support governance and assurance activities. Conducted assurance checks across engineering processes, collaborating with stakeholders to review and update engineering procedures.

Potts Point

Responsible for managing the Destroyer Combat System Engineering Project Team within the Destroyer System Program Office, and served as the Destroyer Capability Enhancement Project Manager. Facilitated communication between Commonwealth and Industry stakeholders regarding the DDG platform Combat Management System. Led essential business planning activities, including financial planning, resource allocation, risk management, and operational planning. Chaired working groups, steering groups, and design reviews associated with the Destroyer Capability Enhancement.

Waverton

Project Manager for SEA1778 Phase 1, an ACAT III Major Capital Project with a budget exceeding $100 million, led the acquisition and introduction of the Deployable Mine Countermeasure capability, comprising Autonomous Underwater Vehicles, Unmanned Surface Vessels, and associated support craft. Key responsibilities included chairing the SEA1778 Phase 1 Integrated Project Management Team, leading tender evaluations for system acquisitions, and managing commercial requirements and contracts to ensure project delivery.

Weapons Electrical Engineer Officer and Head of Department across two ANZAC class naval warships, oversaw the maintenance and management of armament, sensor, communications, and combat management systems onboard the platforms. Key responsibilities included managing a team of 32 officers and sailors, coordinating operational test and evaluation for guided weapons firings and electronic surveillance systems, and providing mentoring to Navy Engineer Officers and Technical Sailors through Competency Boards and mentoring sessions.

Responsible for managing and conducting engineering application courses tailored to junior engineer officers under training, senior engineering officers, and advanced training courses for senior technicians. Key responsibilities encompassed delivering these training courses and ensuring the continuous update and improvement of training materials to meet evolving industry standards and educational needs.

Master Of Project Management (Mprojmgt), Project Management

The Master of Project Management (MProjMgt) is designed to develop the advanced analytical skills required to manage projects.

Graduate Certificate, Asset Management

Master Of Systems Engineering (Msyseng), Systems Engineering

The Masters of Systems Engineering (MSysEng) is designed to develop a high level understanding of the principles and practices that shape.

Graduate Diploma In Electronic Engineering Management, Combat Systems Engineering

Bachelor Of Engineering (Beng), Communications Engineering, Honours

Activities and Societies: Ski Club, Young EngineersFour year Communications Engineering degree majoring in Radar Systems and Digital.

Vce

VCE