'Assisting clients to learn from the past, excel in the present and prepare for the future'.Our purpose: “to assist individual, business, industry, not-for-profit, and government clients to learn from the past, excel in the present, and prepare for the future”. Our mission: “to deliver impactful solutions that drive positive change, always ensuring that every engagement with us is a positive experience”.Service Offering: C2 Operations' service offering is centered around… Show more 'Assisting clients to learn from the past, excel in the present and prepare for the future'.Our purpose: “to assist individual, business, industry, not-for-profit, and government clients to learn from the past, excel in the present, and prepare for the future”. Our mission: “to deliver impactful solutions that drive positive change, always ensuring that every engagement with us is a positive experience”.Service Offering: C2 Operations' service offering is centered around assisting clients with enhancing day-to-day operations, achieving longer term strategic goals and making informed decisions through the development and implementation of customised solutions. Show less

State Duty Commander:Fulfil the role of State Duty Commander on a roster rotation providing oversight of Level 3 Incidents, ensuring the SACFS is undertaking Emergency Management effectively, leading State Command Centre and State Command Team preparedness and operations, providing strategic briefings on preparedness and operations, ensuring the adequate provision of public information and dissemination of community warnings, providing strategic command level representation to external… Show more State Duty Commander:Fulfil the role of State Duty Commander on a roster rotation providing oversight of Level 3 Incidents, ensuring the SACFS is undertaking Emergency Management effectively, leading State Command Centre and State Command Team preparedness and operations, providing strategic briefings on preparedness and operations, ensuring the adequate provision of public information and dissemination of community warnings, providing strategic command level representation to external agencies and supporting the Chief Officer and Deputy State Controller (Fire/Hazmat) to meet their legislative obligations. Level 3 Incident Controller:Fulfil the role of Level 3 Incident Controller during significant state level events (Level 3 Incidents) and lead a State Level 3 Incident Management Team on a roster rotation. A core aspect of this role is to improve emergency management within the South Australian public sector by mentoring and developing ‘all hazards’ Level 2 and Level 3 Incident Controllers, develop and deliver a contemporary training package for incident controllers and other emergency managers. Additionally, taking a lead role in the development of processes within emergency and incident management using National and International best practise, undertake capability projects using contemporary project management principles and ensure completion within specified timeframes. Show less

State Rescue Group (SRG) Metro Squad.

Volunteer Firefighter & Officer of a number of Rural Fire Brigades.Responding to a range of fire and emergency incidents including structure fires, bush / grass fires, car fires, 'other' fires, motor vehicle accidents and automatic fire alarms. Numerous out of area commitments to many parts of NSW. Frequent participation in skills maintenance drills and training courses to maintain and build individual and station capability.Participation in a range of community engagement… Show more Volunteer Firefighter & Officer of a number of Rural Fire Brigades.Responding to a range of fire and emergency incidents including structure fires, bush / grass fires, car fires, 'other' fires, motor vehicle accidents and automatic fire alarms. Numerous out of area commitments to many parts of NSW. Frequent participation in skills maintenance drills and training courses to maintain and build individual and station capability.Participation in a range of community engagement initiatives and activities to build community capability. Show less

Appointed as the inaugural Area Commander with responsibility for establishing the Greater Sydney Area Command and leading a decentralised team of approx. 200 staff and 14,854 volunteers to deliver a range of fire and emergency services across the command with a focus on Operational Capability, People and Business and Community Risk. The Area Command spanned 18 Local Government Areas and consisted of 10 Incident Control Centres, 193 fire stations and a fleet of over 987 vehicles.The… Show more Appointed as the inaugural Area Commander with responsibility for establishing the Greater Sydney Area Command and leading a decentralised team of approx. 200 staff and 14,854 volunteers to deliver a range of fire and emergency services across the command with a focus on Operational Capability, People and Business and Community Risk. The Area Command spanned 18 Local Government Areas and consisted of 10 Incident Control Centres, 193 fire stations and a fleet of over 987 vehicles.The primary purpose of this role was to ensure that coordinated fire-fighting arrangements were provided and effective in the Area Command and that the NSW RFS had appropriate capabilities in place to mitigate bush fire risks to the community and effectively respond to emergencies. I was routinely deployed throughout NSW to undertake the Incident Control function during major bush fire emergencies and performed a number of key Strategic Command roles in the NSW Rural Fire Service State Operations Centre.I represented the NSW RFS as a member of the North West Metropolitan Region, South West Metropolitan Region and Central Metropolitan Regional Emergency Management Committees. Show less

Appointed the District Manager and Fire Control Officer with responsibility for leading a team of 6 staff and approx. 2000 Volunteers to deliver a range of fire and emergency services in the District.The primary purpose of this role was to manage the Rural Fire District so that an appropriate range of services were provided to protect the community from bush fires and other emergencies. I was routinely deployed throughout NSW to undertake the Incident Control function during… Show more Appointed the District Manager and Fire Control Officer with responsibility for leading a team of 6 staff and approx. 2000 Volunteers to deliver a range of fire and emergency services in the District.The primary purpose of this role was to manage the Rural Fire District so that an appropriate range of services were provided to protect the community from bush fires and other emergencies. I was routinely deployed throughout NSW to undertake the Incident Control function during major bush fire emergencies and performed a number of key Strategic Command roles in the NSW Rural Fire Service State Operations Centre. I served as the Executive Officer of the Cumberland Bushfire Management Committee (BFMC) and represented the NSW RFS as a member of the Blacktown, Fairfield and Penrith Local Emergency Management Committees. Show less

Appointed the Manager, State Mitigation Services with responsibility for leading a decentralised team of 200 staff to deliver a range of fire mitigation, operational support and transport services state-wide.The primary purpose of this role was to manage, develop and implement a comprehensive set of planning and implementation frameworks and associated work practices, working closely with internal and external stakeholders and partner agencies, to support and facilitate the delivery of… Show more Appointed the Manager, State Mitigation Services with responsibility for leading a decentralised team of 200 staff to deliver a range of fire mitigation, operational support and transport services state-wide.The primary purpose of this role was to manage, develop and implement a comprehensive set of planning and implementation frameworks and associated work practices, working closely with internal and external stakeholders and partner agencies, to support and facilitate the delivery of specialist operational services. In particular I managed mitigation crews to undertake a range hazard reduction works, base camps, de-centralised warehouse, logistics support and heavy transport such that there was an increase in completed activities of this type throughout NSW and a consequent improvement in community protection.I was routinely deployed throughout NSW and other jurisdictions to undertake ground and airborne aviation roles in addition to Incident Management Team functions in the field and in Incident Control Centres (ICCs) during major bush fire emergencies. Show less

Appointed as the inaugural Supervisor with responsibility for establishing State Mitigation Services in Sydney and throughout NSW and leading a decentralised team of 70 staff.The primary purpose of this role was to provide specialised administrative, operational and technical direction and supervision to a state-wide based workforce so that the NSW RFS was able to effectively and efficiently deliver specialist operational services and hazard reduction support works to assist brigades… Show more Appointed as the inaugural Supervisor with responsibility for establishing State Mitigation Services in Sydney and throughout NSW and leading a decentralised team of 70 staff.The primary purpose of this role was to provide specialised administrative, operational and technical direction and supervision to a state-wide based workforce so that the NSW RFS was able to effectively and efficiently deliver specialist operational services and hazard reduction support works to assist brigades, other agencies and the community.I was routinely deployed throughout NSW and other jurisdictions to undertake ground and airborne aviation roles in addition to Incident Management Team functions in the field and in Incident Control Centres (ICCs) during major bush fire emergencies. Show less

I was responsible for the establishment, operation and expansion of the Brigade Mitigation Brigade Support Program, a successful trial that developed into State Mitigation Services. In the role I led a decentralised team of 12 staff.The primary purpose of this role was to provide specialised administrative, operational and technical direction and supervision to a state-wide based workforce so that the NSW RFS was able to effectively and efficiently deliver specialist operational… Show more I was responsible for the establishment, operation and expansion of the Brigade Mitigation Brigade Support Program, a successful trial that developed into State Mitigation Services. In the role I led a decentralised team of 12 staff.The primary purpose of this role was to provide specialised administrative, operational and technical direction and supervision to a state-wide based workforce so that the NSW RFS was able to effectively and efficiently deliver specialist operational services and hazard reduction support works to assist brigades, other agencies and the community. Show less

The primary purpose of this role was to provide a high-level of phone and radio service delivery to internal and external stakeholders in addition to the collection and dissemination of operational intelligence.

Three roles held due to 2023 Machinery of Government change (Resilience NSW to NSW Reconstruction Authority) and 2024 Restructure - Director Operational Coordination, Director Recovery Coordination and Director Readiness, Policy & Plans.The primary purpose of the Director Readiness, Policy & Plans role is to lead the development of strategies, plans, policies, systems and tools to support NSW communities to recover after disasters with a focus on coordination with governments at the… Show more Three roles held due to 2023 Machinery of Government change (Resilience NSW to NSW Reconstruction Authority) and 2024 Restructure - Director Operational Coordination, Director Recovery Coordination and Director Readiness, Policy & Plans.The primary purpose of the Director Readiness, Policy & Plans role is to lead the development of strategies, plans, policies, systems and tools to support NSW communities to recover after disasters with a focus on coordination with governments at the state and commonwealth levels. The role delivers Natural Disaster Declarations and liaises with emergency management agencies and State Recovery Committee representatives on operational plans, arrangements with critical providers and capability for recovery organisations and partners in high-risk areas, ensuring cross-government ready to go recovery approaches.The primary purpose of the Director Operational Coordination and Director Recovery Coordination roles was to lead the coordination of operational planning and support for disasters and recovery, working in partnership with the NSW Reconstruction Authority Regional Delivery Division, other emergency management agencies and co-delivery partners to ensure coherent, rapid and confident mobilisation and whole-of-government leadership.I maintained a number of board and committee responsibilities including Chair of the State Welfare Services Committee, Member of the State Emergency Management Committee, Executive Officer of the State Rescue Board, Chair of the Policy Advisory Committee to the State Rescue Board and Member of the Social Recovery Reference Group Australia in addition to leading and participating in a number of internal and multi-agency working groups and projects.As an extension to both my Director and Executive Director responsibilities, I performed the additional roles of the State Welfare Services Functional Area Coordinator and Deputy State Emergency Recovery Controller. Show less

As an extension to both my Director and Executive Director responsibilities, I was appointed to the additional role of the Deputy State Emergency Recovery Controller (Deputy SERCON), responsible for controlling recovery from an emergency in accordance with Section 20A of the State Emergency Management & Rescue Act 1989 whenever the State Emergency Recovery Controller is unavailable for any reason.

Two roles held concurrently over 16 months - Executive Director Operational Management & Partnerships reporting directly to the Commissioner and Executive Director Regional Delivery reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer.The primary purpose of the Acting Executive Director Regional Delivery role was to provide strategic leadership and direction for the Authority’s coordination and delivery of regional preparedness and recovery functions and services, directly supporting local… Show more Two roles held concurrently over 16 months - Executive Director Operational Management & Partnerships reporting directly to the Commissioner and Executive Director Regional Delivery reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer.The primary purpose of the Acting Executive Director Regional Delivery role was to provide strategic leadership and direction for the Authority’s coordination and delivery of regional preparedness and recovery functions and services, directly supporting local governments and community leaders with disaster readiness, impact assessments and recovery, including engagement and coordination of local community, business and industry partners.The primary purpose of the Acting Executive Director Operational Management & Partnerships role was to provide strategic and operational leadership for the delivery of the Agency's state-wide emergency management planning, capability development, exercises and partnerships to assure that NSW is equipped and ready to mobilise. Additionally, in a crisis event and during recovery, I was responsible for directing the Agency's state-wide support operations, ensuring coherent and confident whole-of-government leadership.I maintained a number of board and committee responsibilities including Chair of the State Welfare Services Committee, Member of the State Emergency Management Committee, Executive Officer of the State Rescue Board, Chair of the Policy Advisory Committee to the State Rescue Board and Member of the Social Recovery Reference Group Australia in addition to leading and participating in a number of internal and multi-agency working groups and projects.As an extension to both my Director and Executive Director responsibilities, I performed the additional roles of the State Welfare Services Functional Area Coordinator and Deputy State Emergency Recovery Controller.(Part previously Resilience NSW - 2023 MOG). Show less

As an extension to both my Director and Executive Director responsibilities, I was appointed to the additional role of Welfare Services Functional Area Coordinator responsible for disaster welfare services in preparation for, response to, and recovery from emergencies in the State.(Previously Resilience NSW - 2023 MOG).

Various Local Government appointments working in Environment Protection, Regulatory Services, Noxious Weeds and Parks & Recreation Departments.

Responding to a range of fire and emergency incidents including structure fires, bush / grass fires, car fires, 'other' fires, motor vehicle accidents, automatic fire alarms and HAZMAT incidents. Frequent and regular participation in skills maintenance drills and training courses to maintain and build individual and station capability.Appointment of Engine Keeper with responsibility for Urban Pumper and Heavy Bushfire Tanker.Participation in a range of community… Show more Responding to a range of fire and emergency incidents including structure fires, bush / grass fires, car fires, 'other' fires, motor vehicle accidents, automatic fire alarms and HAZMAT incidents. Frequent and regular participation in skills maintenance drills and training courses to maintain and build individual and station capability.Appointment of Engine Keeper with responsibility for Urban Pumper and Heavy Bushfire Tanker.Participation in a range of community engagement and community education initiatives within the local community including school visits, aged care facility visits and attendance at local community events. Show less

Growing up and my early years of full time work, I worked as a farm hand. During this time, I developed a strong work ethic and adaptability by performing a diverse range of tasks essential to daily farm operations. From equine and livestock care and equipment maintenance to planting, spraying, harvesting, and managing irrigation systems, I gained hands-on experience in agricultural practices.