Various Defence projects in the Engineering and Asset Management (E&AM) service line

Richard is the Policy and Processes Stream Lead for the One Navy Configuration Management (1NCM) project for Defence Maritime Systems Division (MSD). This includes:Developing the N4 Library publication for Maritime Configuration Management for ensuring consistent and enduring CM practices cross the Naval Enterprise for the delivery of Seaworthy Materiel, andDeveloping Class Enterprise Configuration Management Pans (CMPs) and detailed Work Instructions (WIs) to ensure configuration… Show more Richard is the Policy and Processes Stream Lead for the One Navy Configuration Management (1NCM) project for Defence Maritime Systems Division (MSD). This includes:Developing the N4 Library publication for Maritime Configuration Management for ensuring consistent and enduring CM practices cross the Naval Enterprise for the delivery of Seaworthy Materiel, andDeveloping Class Enterprise Configuration Management Pans (CMPs) and detailed Work Instructions (WIs) to ensure configuration management procedures are consistent across the Naval Enterprise and are fully integrated with the application Configuration Management Tool-Unified (CMT-U). Show less

Richard represented ASD on a number of engineering councils, committees, and working groups. He provided Divisional oversight, direction and management of Defence Science and Technology tasks supporting Defence fixed-wing aircraft. Richard was responsible for coordinating and consolidating engineering input on airworthiness issues associated with aerospace acquisition and sustainment projects. He also provided oversight, direction and management of Divisional Australian Public Service (APS)… Show more Richard represented ASD on a number of engineering councils, committees, and working groups. He provided Divisional oversight, direction and management of Defence Science and Technology tasks supporting Defence fixed-wing aircraft. Richard was responsible for coordinating and consolidating engineering input on airworthiness issues associated with aerospace acquisition and sustainment projects. He also provided oversight, direction and management of Divisional Australian Public Service (APS) engineer career pathways. Show less

Richard was responsible for providing integrated logistics support (ILS) advice to ASD Project Office and reviewing ILS related documentation for compliance with policy, concepts and strategies to ensure all acquisition and sustainment considerations were adequately addressed. He undertook desk-top and on-site audits of the logistics aspects of ASD and rotary-wing projects. Richard was also assisted with the development and implementation of logistics systems and procedures to accommodate the… Show more Richard was responsible for providing integrated logistics support (ILS) advice to ASD Project Office and reviewing ILS related documentation for compliance with policy, concepts and strategies to ensure all acquisition and sustainment considerations were adequately addressed. He undertook desk-top and on-site audits of the logistics aspects of ASD and rotary-wing projects. Richard was also assisted with the development and implementation of logistics systems and procedures to accommodate the transitioning methodologies of acquisition and sustainment of capability systems. Show less

Richard was co-owner of this business and was responsible for creditor and debtor control, bookkeeping, payroll, marketing and sales. He provided oversight of the refurbishment of the premises to expand and modernise facilities to cope with growth which necessitated staffing increase be a factor of 4.

Upon joining this owner/operator business, Richard developed and implemented Quality Management systems and procedures that led to the business being certified as an AS/NZS ISO 9001 company. Market growth necessitated relocation to larger premises and Richard was instrumental in designing and implementing manufacturing and warehousing facilities compliant with recently introduced WHS regulatory requirements. Richard was also instrumental in marketing a range of environmentally friendly cleaning… Show more Upon joining this owner/operator business, Richard developed and implemented Quality Management systems and procedures that led to the business being certified as an AS/NZS ISO 9001 company. Market growth necessitated relocation to larger premises and Richard was instrumental in designing and implementing manufacturing and warehousing facilities compliant with recently introduced WHS regulatory requirements. Richard was also instrumental in marketing a range of environmentally friendly cleaning products and a range of advanced biologically active oil absorbents. These initiatives resulted in a sustainable competitive advantage for the business to clearly differentiate it from its regional competitors and reduced susceptibility to local market fluctuations. As president of a regional network of export companies, he lead a number of overseas trade missions and developed export markets for the company’s niche environmental products. He was also successful in designing and constructing a unique ‘skimmer’ for recovering water-borne hydrocarbons from the waste-water traps of off-shore mining and hydroelectricity operations. Show less

Richard’s RAAF Career is summarised as follows: Enlisted as a cadet and acquired an Associate Diploma of Mechanical Engineering through RMIT Appointed to a permanent commission as an engineer (aeronautical) officer in Apr 1968 Postings and promotions including:1. Apr 68 to Dec 69 RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW• OIC Mirage Servicing Section – 481 (M) Sqn• Mirage Aircraft Maintenance Officer – 77 Sqn2. Dec 69 to June 72 RAAF Base Butterworth, Malaysia• OIC… Show more Richard’s RAAF Career is summarised as follows: Enlisted as a cadet and acquired an Associate Diploma of Mechanical Engineering through RMIT Appointed to a permanent commission as an engineer (aeronautical) officer in Apr 1968 Postings and promotions including:1. Apr 68 to Dec 69 RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW• OIC Mirage Servicing Section – 481 (M) Sqn• Mirage Aircraft Maintenance Officer – 77 Sqn2. Dec 69 to June 72 RAAF Base Butterworth, Malaysia• OIC Mirage Servicing Sect – 478 (M) Sqn• OIC Mirage Engine Servicing & Repairs• OIC Maintenance Control Section• OIC Staging Aircraft Servicing Section• OIC SAR Helicopter Servicing Section3. Jun 72 to Aug 74 Headquarters Support Command, Melbourne• Technical Maintenance Plans - Admin4. Aug 74 to Sept 79 Department of Defence (Air Office), Canberra• Technical Maintenance Planning – Policy• Project Control Officer – Orion ASW Aircraft5. Sept 79 to Jun 82 RAAF Base Butterworth Malaysia• Snr Eng Officer 75 Squadron6. Jul 82 to July 85 - HQ Operational Command, Glenbrook • Staff Officer Aircraft Maintenance Promoted to Wing Commander June 1982 Show less