Michael Mcfarlane Email & Phone Number

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

As a Platoon Supervisor, I have excelled in personnel management, training development, and welfare oversight. My role involved coordinating complex ranges and running effective training sessions while mentoring and managing career progression for my team.Significant achievements: Supported a bilateral training exercise with Malaysia and Australia, involving approximately 200 people. I supported as a planner, trainer, and technical range coordinator.

Overseas

Worked overseas as a Training Coordinator and Instructor. I was involved in planning, coordinating and running training while collaborating with multiple partner nations, including allowing for language and cultural differences. My role involved managing multi-national cooperation, handling diplomatic interactions, and overseeing administrative tasks to ensure effective program execution and strong international partnerships.

Conducted training, managed personnel, and prepared new trainees for their roles as fully qualified soldiers, ensuring they were trained and ready for their significant responsibilities. This role not only required effective instruction and tactical knowledge, but also the ability to counsel, mentor, and support the mental health and wellbeing of my people throughout their arduous training.

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

My role involved strategic leadership, team coordination, and securing victories in military skills competitions, demonstrating expertise and innovation in a high-stakes environment.Significant achievements:Led a team in a major multi-national training exercise involving thousands of participants across multiple nations, successfully coordinating complex tactical scenarios and fostering international collaboration to achieve strategic training objectives.

Victoria, Australia

Deployed to assist with the 2019 Bushfire disaster, I served as the ADF Coordinator for the Cann River area. My responsibilities included escorting relief supplies to isolated communities, clearing roadways of debris to ensure access for both communities and emergency services, and liaising with local authorities and emergency services. I played a key role in managing logistics and coordinating efforts to support affected areas during the crisis.Significant achievements:Successfully conducted community engagement by delivering supplies, providing vital information updates, and performing needs assessments, ensuring comprehensive support and effective response to community needs.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Worked as part of a specialist team, where I was trained in leadership and promoted to second in command; gaining experience in leadership from a young age. Experience in leading and managing people within a tactical team, developing expertise in teamwork, resilience, and tactical analysis. Specialised in various technical military skills, contributing to effective operations and mission success.Significant achievements:Played a key role in various major exercises, including significant, complex multi-national combined arms training. Successfully integrated with international forces, enhancing operational coordination and effectiveness across diverse military disciplines.

Worked in an overseas environment as a Security Specialist providing close physical protection in a high-risk environment. My role involved ensuring the safety of personnel through comprehensive security measures and risk management. I engaged in international diplomacy, liaising with local and international stakeholders to foster strong relationships. Additionally, I conducted community engagement efforts to support local initiatives and enhance cooperation, demonstrating effective communication and diplomatic skills while operating in a complex and challenging environment.Significant achievements:Played a key role in rebuilding a school and re-establishing community infrastructure, which enabled the continuation of education. Contributed to international development efforts by facilitating essential services and supporting long-term community growth and stability.

Coffin Bay, South Australia, Australia

Worked as a General Hand in oyster farming. Responsibilities included hands-on oyster farming and maintenance, operating machinery, and combining strenuous physical labor with the technical knowledge required to manage and cultivate oysters effectively. Ensured high standards of productivity and quality in a challenging environment.Key achievements:Taking on this role after leaving school, where I developed strong teamwork abilities and learned the value of hard work. Acquired technical, watermanship skills, significantly enhancing my practical expertise and work ethic in a demanding environment.