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Enterprise Resource Planning is the biggest Defence transformation since 1970 and represents significant change in the way the business is operated. ERP will introduce SAP S/4HANA defence and security software to drive alignment and standardisation across Defence, making it simpler for industry to engage with Defence and support capability across different areas.As the Director Business Integration - Disconnected Operations, for the Defence ERP Program, I am charged with the… Show more Enterprise Resource Planning is the biggest Defence transformation since 1970 and represents significant change in the way the business is operated. ERP will introduce SAP S/4HANA defence and security software to drive alignment and standardisation across Defence, making it simpler for industry to engage with Defence and support capability across different areas.As the Director Business Integration - Disconnected Operations, for the Defence ERP Program, I am charged with the implementation of the Deployable ERP solution and have the following responsibilities:1. Provide subject matter expertise in the engineering and maintenance domain to contracted System Integrators and ERP Partners.2. Provide business support and Commonwealth oversight of System Integrator activities to ensure integration plans are executed effectively.3. Develop and execute communications and change management plans in accordance with the Program Change Strategy.4. Develop business readiness plans in conjunction with stakeholders and Service transition teams across Defence.5. Identify ERP organisational and process change impacts and develop mitigation strategies and action plans.6. Contribute to the analysis and development of benefits strategy, profiles and maps, ensuring that deployed domain aspects have been fully considered.7. Inform Change Management team of risks associated with the project from a deployed domain as well as Sea, Land and Air worthiness prospectives. 8. Understand higher intent and use opportunities to shape people/organisations to meet the higher intent. Show less

As Staff Officer Weapons Systems, I was responsible for the management of a range of project activities and the coordination of project inputs in accordance with organisational practices, methods and standards appropriate to the complexity of the project. This included the following:1. Responsible for the management of schedule, risk, budget and resources, preparation of briefings, submissions, reports and returns relating to the project progress and issues in accordance with organisational… Show more As Staff Officer Weapons Systems, I was responsible for the management of a range of project activities and the coordination of project inputs in accordance with organisational practices, methods and standards appropriate to the complexity of the project. This included the following:1. Responsible for the management of schedule, risk, budget and resources, preparation of briefings, submissions, reports and returns relating to the project progress and issues in accordance with organisational requirements.2. Identify and manage risks and opportunities and take account of these in planning, decision making and priority setting.3. Build and sustain stakeholder engagement including the ability to communicate with influence and negotiate effectively.4. Analyse project performance against agreed plans and develop and initiate strategies to achieve project outcomes.5. Resolve issues by identifying and developing ideas through analysis of alternative courses of action and their implications.6. Provide input into the development of project planning, performance, cost and schedule documents and work breakdown structures in accordance with agreed procedures and performance standards.7. Prepare correspondence, briefs and reports as directed including submissions and documents for higher delegate and committee consideration.8. Analyse and ensure compliance with legislative, policy and regulatory frameworks. Show less

My primary role was to facilitate the coordinated effort between multiple Defence and Industry stakeholders to execute missile trial events at Woomera and in the United States that advanced the objectives of the Counter Advanced Missile Threat Program. As the SO CAMT, within the Data & Systems Design Branch of Force Integration Division, I was accountable to Deputy Director Emerging Military Capabilities for concept development, flight test liaison, planning and participation, and data capture… Show more My primary role was to facilitate the coordinated effort between multiple Defence and Industry stakeholders to execute missile trial events at Woomera and in the United States that advanced the objectives of the Counter Advanced Missile Threat Program. As the SO CAMT, within the Data & Systems Design Branch of Force Integration Division, I was accountable to Deputy Director Emerging Military Capabilities for concept development, flight test liaison, planning and participation, and data capture methodology between Defence and Industry partners. I was responsible for supporting the coordinating efforts required for managing and synchronising the CAMT program testing activities including the provision of support to DST Group and CASG to execute these testing activities. This also involved support to participation of ADO staff in US flight tests and US defence planning exercises as required under existing and future MoU and Project Arrangements. Show less

In this role I was responsible to the Deputy Director Planning, Policy and Continual Improvement for providing input and advice for the development and review of Navy Materiel Assurance Policy. I was responsible for the Naval Materiel Seaworthiness Assurance Agency's (NMSwAA) provision of materiel seaworthiness assurance policy and ensuring that the Navy's materiel conformance and assurance activities aligned with the compliance activities of the Defence Seaworthiness Management System… Show more In this role I was responsible to the Deputy Director Planning, Policy and Continual Improvement for providing input and advice for the development and review of Navy Materiel Assurance Policy. I was responsible for the Naval Materiel Seaworthiness Assurance Agency's (NMSwAA) provision of materiel seaworthiness assurance policy and ensuring that the Navy's materiel conformance and assurance activities aligned with the compliance activities of the Defence Seaworthiness Management System. Internally I was responsible for developing a suite of policies, procedures, standing instructions, and plans that encompassed NMSwAA activities and outcomes. This role required excellent verbal and written communication, in particular the ability to effectively engage stakeholders to develop a wide range of materiel documents. Show less

Under limited direction, as the Combat Systems Engineer, I was required to perform novel, complex and critical work in the management of systems engineering sustainment activities as are assigned to the Landing Helicopter Dock Systems Program Office (LHDSPO). Tasks included but were not limited to:1. Investigate and advise on or perform design assurance or acceptance representative duties in accordance with the delegations issued by the relevant Technical Regulatory Authority or liaise with… Show more Under limited direction, as the Combat Systems Engineer, I was required to perform novel, complex and critical work in the management of systems engineering sustainment activities as are assigned to the Landing Helicopter Dock Systems Program Office (LHDSPO). Tasks included but were not limited to:1. Investigate and advise on or perform design assurance or acceptance representative duties in accordance with the delegations issued by the relevant Technical Regulatory Authority or liaise with those who hold the required technical delegations.2. Manage the preparation of objective evidence that the materiel being delivered by the project meets the requirements of the Technical Regulatory Authority.3. Investigate and report on any materiel defects, non-conformances, engineering change proposals, or applications for concessions on materiel requirements, and develop recommendations to address the issue.4. Provide input into Engineering Change Proposals for amendment to the baseline of the LHDs.5. Coordinate and provide advice for the ongoing maintenance and configuration of the LHD Combat System.6. Represent the LHD SPO, prepare briefs and other material as required. Show less

Sea Training Group's role is to facilitate collective training and conduct unit-level assessment of RAN Fleet Units. The Group also provides subject matter expertise for the development of RAN fleet policy and procedures and advice on the introduction of new equipment into service. STG is staffed with the highest quality practitioners in their respective fields and they provide 'best practice' training and mentoring for Fleet Commanding Officers (CO) and their personnel.Primary functions… Show more Sea Training Group's role is to facilitate collective training and conduct unit-level assessment of RAN Fleet Units. The Group also provides subject matter expertise for the development of RAN fleet policy and procedures and advice on the introduction of new equipment into service. STG is staffed with the highest quality practitioners in their respective fields and they provide 'best practice' training and mentoring for Fleet Commanding Officers (CO) and their personnel.Primary functions and duties of the incumbent are focused on the training activities of Sea Training Group to assure the professionalism and performance of seagoing technical departments. In the provision of support to the Sea Training Group, the range of duties includes: 1. Act as lead Weapons Electrical Engineer (WEE) Sea Training Group officer for the training and development of Ships' WEE staff preparing them for assessment by Fleet Weapons Electrical Engineer Officer and Engineering Division staff, for Maritime Safety Evaluation, Unit Readiness Evaluation and Mission Readiness Evaluation.2. To oversee the activities of subordinate dedicated technical sea training staff, ensuring that their assessments fully reflect the WEE departmental progress.3. Ensure guidance and training policy clarification is issued in a timely and effective manner to the WEE community.4. Contribute to the development of training policy.5. Contribute to development of wider engineering policy in conjunction with Fleet Engineering Division and the RAN engineering community. Show less

For the following assigned Navy workgroups: ME, MESM, WE, WESM, I was responsible for the following:1. Provision of SME input and advice to workforce requirements and the supply of authorised workforce models.2. Provision of professional insights into changes to current capabilities and planned future capabilities to ensure that Personnel Fundamental Inputs to Capability (FIC) considerations for assigned workgroups were addressed.3. Lead the development of innovative, sustainable… Show more For the following assigned Navy workgroups: ME, MESM, WE, WESM, I was responsible for the following:1. Provision of SME input and advice to workforce requirements and the supply of authorised workforce models.2. Provision of professional insights into changes to current capabilities and planned future capabilities to ensure that Personnel Fundamental Inputs to Capability (FIC) considerations for assigned workgroups were addressed.3. Lead the development of innovative, sustainable and affordable remediation strategies for perilous, critical and at risk workgroups.4. Analysis and response to internal and external factors impacting the Navy workforce that generate potential risks to capability delivery.5. Provision of specialist advice on engineering workforce and submarine workforce issues, including those outlined in Defence Policy Show less

My primary responsibility was the provision of assurance to Command of the Technical Integrity of theship's Combat System.During my time in the ship I lead the Weapons Electrical department, of 39 officers and sailors, thoughUnit Readiness and Mission Readiness Evaluations in advance of a 7 month deployment to the Eastcoast of Africa and the the Middle East.On completion, I was responsible, as the lead engineer for the platform, for the planning and conduct ofa Docking… Show more My primary responsibility was the provision of assurance to Command of the Technical Integrity of theship's Combat System.During my time in the ship I lead the Weapons Electrical department, of 39 officers and sailors, thoughUnit Readiness and Mission Readiness Evaluations in advance of a 7 month deployment to the Eastcoast of Africa and the the Middle East.On completion, I was responsible, as the lead engineer for the platform, for the planning and conduct ofa Docking Ships Restricted Availability. Show less

In this role I was responsible for the provision of Combat System Engineering support for Project SEA 4000 that encompassed the control and direction of professional engineering work in relation to combat system design. This role also included the following: 1. Participate / provide direction in engineering studies and evaluations of combat, systems and equipment design and concepts, change proposals, test and trial procedures and reports, and contribute to cost vs capability studies… Show more In this role I was responsible for the provision of Combat System Engineering support for Project SEA 4000 that encompassed the control and direction of professional engineering work in relation to combat system design. This role also included the following: 1. Participate / provide direction in engineering studies and evaluations of combat, systems and equipment design and concepts, change proposals, test and trial procedures and reports, and contribute to cost vs capability studies. 2. Oversee / undertake the preparation, validation, audits, evaluation and approval of technical instructions, manuals, submissions and estimates, specifications, tender and contractual documentation. 3. Participate in developing and maintaining engineering technology bases and provide engineering advice on specific engineering specialisations. 4. Prepare and / or check draft technical instructions, specifications, standards, manuals, reports, submissions, estimate and related examination papers. Show less

Full-time:MCapMgt - UNSWCapability Technology Manager

I was responsible for the management of junior Engineer Officers careers. I acted as advocate on behalf of the member when there was conflict between the member's career preference and the needs of the Navy. I provided advice to members on choice of postings to suit career aspirations as well as how to implement advice received by members from various selection boards (promotion, overseas positions etc).

As the Deputy WEE Officer, I was responsible for the day-to-day running of the Weapons Electricaldepartment, of 39 Officers and sailors.During my tenure, SYDNEY was chosen as the platform to conduct Naval Operational Test &Evaluation (NOTE) for the introduction into service of SM2 (6xSM2, 2xESSM and 2x NULKA over fivedays). As the DWEEO, I was respopnsible to the WEEO and CO for the readiness and serviceabilityof the Combat System, in particular the Mk92 FCS and the Mk13… Show more As the Deputy WEE Officer, I was responsible for the day-to-day running of the Weapons Electricaldepartment, of 39 Officers and sailors.During my tenure, SYDNEY was chosen as the platform to conduct Naval Operational Test &Evaluation (NOTE) for the introduction into service of SM2 (6xSM2, 2xESSM and 2x NULKA over fivedays). As the DWEEO, I was respopnsible to the WEEO and CO for the readiness and serviceabilityof the Combat System, in particular the Mk92 FCS and the Mk13 GLMS; working with the OperationsOfficer to ensure a cohesive effort in preparation and conduct.The NOTE was an extremely successful event and as a result I was awarded a Commanding Officer'sCommendation for my efforts in support of the event. Show less

During my tenure we completed a SE Asian deployment where I was responsible for the coordination ofthe first Replenishment At Sea transfer of 5' ammunition for over 10 years.As a senior member of the ship's engineering team, I was responsible for Weapons Electricalcomponents effected by the 'double hulling', a major refit of the ship, conducted in Singapore,

Dux - Junior Officer Leadership CourseDux - Weapons Electrical Application Course

Awarded the Sir Brian Murray RSL Sword of Excellence

Awarded Commanding Officer's Commendation - HMAS HOBARTAwarded Commanding Officer's Commendation - RANTEWSS