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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Incident Response and Communications in the Queensland Government Cyber Security Unit.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Led large cross functional teams in operational planning activities to achieve organisational goals and strategic objectives. Conducted large scale resource management of scarce resources to enable security activities and operations. Conducted detailed risk appreciation and management in no-fail operations. Conducted detailed threat system analysis, critical vulnerability targeting, and contingency planning in high stress and time poor environments.

Australia

Managed the day-to-day operations of over 340 personnel and a fleet of heavy vehicles and military equipment. Developed and managed the governance and assurance program across the ADF’s ten streams of governance. Led the Brigade’s cross functional teams in planning complex military operations. Prepared and presented high-quality reports, briefs and directives that detailed issues, made recommendations, and identified solutions.

Brisbane, Australia

Led, managed, and trained a Battery of 100 personnel and a fleet of heavy vehicles and military equipment. Commanded the ADF contribution to the QLD Government’s Hotel Quarantine Program. Conducted liaison, detailed planning, and risk management with QLD Health, QLD Police, Department of Home Affairs and non-government agencies.

Mentored and trained the Australia Army’s high performing teams and units, specifically with regards to the conduct of threat system analysis, critical vulnerability targeting, contingency planning, and coordinating joint lethal and non-lethal effects.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Manged the day-to-day operations of Battery of over 70 personnel and a fleet of heavy vehicles and military equipment. Served as the second-in-command of the Battery. Developed and managed the Battery level governance, risk, and compliance program.

Kabul, Kabul Province, Afghanistan

Mentored and trained the staff and cadets of the a Toleh (company) of Afghan National Army officer cadets. Contributed to military planning and operations as part of a multi-national coalition team in high stress, dangerous, and culturally sensitive environments.

Townsville, Queensland, Australia

Led a high performing small team on arduous and challenging military operations. Provided subject matter expert advice in collaborative planning environments. Conducted mission planning for the prosecution of legitimate targets within Joint assets and resources. Demonstrated effective decision making and sound judgment when under external pressure. Established and maintained radio and digital communications in adverse conditions. Effectively communicated ongoing incidents and mission status with superiors in high stress and demanding environments.

Kapooka, New South Wales, Australia

Oversaw the induction, on-boarding, and initial training of over 100 trainees into the Australian Army during their basic recruit training. Led a diverse team of military experts in a time demanding and physically exhaustive role. Demonstrated ethical decision making in challenging circumstances. Produced highly detailed written and verbal reports for executive level decision making.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Led and managed small teams. Provided advice to senior managers to develop staff and achieve workplace goals and outcomes. Communicated verbally and in writing with staff across all levels. Monitored, managed and ensured safety standards in the workplace. Planed and coordinated workplace activities in complex and challenging work environments.

Kabul, Kabul Province, Afghanistan

Served as part of a coalition team that mentored, trained and advised the instructors and students at teh Afghan National Army School of Artillery.

Master'S Degree, Cyber Security Operations

Graduate Certificate, Criminology, Security, And Cyber Security.

Diploma Of Military Leadership

Activities and Societies: Rugby Union, Deputy President of the Mess Committee.

Bachelor'S Degree, History

Activities and Societies: University Regiment