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Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

Australia

Australia

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

Leading the University's IT project delivery practice and IT procurement and vendor management team

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Lead a department of over 50 sailors on Australia’s largest warshipManaged Australians Defence’s Forces most complex deployable communications platform across two international deployments including a Humanitarian Disaster missionCoordinated ICT support of 6 networks of differing security classifications with 1400 users on a global scaleSupported international command elements, including ICT provisioning and data migration. Developed unit level human resource polices, mentoring and performance appraisal including mentoring program to grow self-awarenessManaged and supported onboarding of dozens of staff over a two year periodDeveloped and implemented a tiered training continuum to maximise unit capability and provide meaningful culture change towards Cybersecurity.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Lead representative of Navy communications for entire Fleet advocating for capability and personnel needs for hundreds of communications sailorsManaged multiple projects to identify capability caps and training needs analysis across a spectrum of communications capabilities. Coordinated Strategic ICT to multiple concurrent operations including preparing briefs for ADF senior leadership and government as part of a Joint Operations Headquarters.Represented Navy at international conferences to redevelop communication protocols and develop operating procedures of tactical and strategic communications.Developed local ICT policies, including cybersecurity responses, helpdesk provisioning, and maintenance procedures.

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Managed strategic communications systems servicing military domestic and internationally. Engaged with resolver groups for problem resolution and risk management of critical communication links to Australia’s partners.

Hmas Toowoomba, Perth

Grew a brand new team of sailors to raise and sustain an operational unit overseas.Lead network of Alcohol and substance councillors in multiple units including first aid mental health advice and support.Mentored and managed sailors in the communications branch.

Hmas Cerberus, Victoria, Australia

Managed and Mentored 10 instructors, and classes of up to 16 students.Coordinated training material updates, in alignment with RTO and organisational policy.Mentored and managed the transition of recruits through to professional communications sailors through extensive onboarding, mentoring and training.

Various Ships & Locations

Managed the ships communications suite, encompassing radio, satellite, and ICT services.Maintained military encryption and security across all communications links. Advised leadership in all areas pertaining to ICT and communications.Represented Australia operations maintaining strategic communications in the Middle EastOperated, Configured, and Maintained communications equipment on operations and exercises across Australia and in the middle east.

Bachelor Of Behavioural Science, Psychology

Graduate Certificate In Business Administration

Alcohol And Other Drugs, Social Work, Certificate Iv

Activities and Societies: Defence Alcohol and Drugs Program Adviser

Certificate Iv In Frontline Management, Human Resources Management And Services, Certificate Iv