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Australian / New Zealand Defence ForceSenior Non-Commisioned Officer - Manager
Apr. 2017 - Feb. 2020Australia / New ZealandAs a Manager within the Australian and New Zealand Army, I was responsible for managing all aspects of my Unit’s roles and responsibilities while contributing towards the strategic leadership of the Au/NZ defence forces. I was instrumental in the development and delivery of strategic objectives for the Defence Force, developed operational plans and delegated all functions efficiently to ensure the effective operations of my unit. Key Roles & Responsibilities: • Designed and delegated tasks to ranking officers, established open lines of communication and ensured a joint commitment to individual and team objectives. • Developed and implemented All of Government Capabilities, effectively planned military activities and maintained a culture of excellence in all functions. • Showcased a sound commercial and financial acumen while managing an extensive operational budget, oversaw the responsible allocation of resources and monitored expenditure to align with financial goals. • Spearheaded the planning, delivery and co-ordination of training programs and schedules, facilitated competency evaluations and maintained a commitment to upholding welfare standards for all deployed soldiers. • Conducted in-depth risk assessments, developed risk management and mitigation strategies and cultivated communication channels to ensure a clear and concise understanding of opportunities and challenges facing the Defence Force. • Successfully developed and implemented system and equipment management processes, consistently sought new ways to improve existing processes and enhance our capabilities and supported my teams during transitional periods. • Undertook extensive research into the performance of the Defence Force relating to unit success, individual performance, costing and manpower, compiled reports and enabled effective decision-making at the highest levels.
Australian Department of DefenceManager
Dec. 2005 - Feb. 2017AustraliaWithin this role, I spearheaded training initiatives throughout the Defence Force while analysing, identifying and delivering training requirements to all units. I undertook a thorough Training Needs Analysis, developed strategies to maintain and enhance soldier competency levels and coordinated all training initiatives. Key Roles, Responsibilities & Achievements: • Successfully developed and training policies and programmes to better align the delivery of training to the overall objectives of the organisation. • Proactively identified and mitigated potential challenges facing the various units and sub-units, delegated training responsibilities to deliver the best results and provided advice and guidance to maintain a culture of constant development and growth. • Oversaw the training budget, efficiently allocated funds to gain the best return on investment and managed the administration, reporting and forecasting processes. • Encouraged a new focus on the welfare and well-being of soldiers, maintained high levels of morale and promoted an engaged, motivated and future-focused Defence Force.
Australian Department of DefenceSection Commander
Aug. 1994 - Dec. 2005AustraliaDuring my time with the Australian Army, I held a variety of positions as a Section Commander - Combat Engineer Regiment as well as a Recruit Instructor for the Australian Army Recruit Training Battalion.
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