Work History

• 1/2014 - 7/2019

  26 Transport Squadron', 85 Heavy Transport Troop

  Operator Specialist Vehicle: Operate, maintain and instruct the use of a variety of Military vehicles ranging from Landrover 110,Unimog, Mack R, International S-Line, Mack Fleetliner and Kentworth T909 Container and Swing Lift operation

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• 1/2013 - 12/2013

  DEFENCE FORCE SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES

  Indonesian Language Operational Engagement Student / Assistant Driving Instructor: ● Invited to attend the Defence Force School of Languages. ● Studied a new language with no prior knowledge or understanding of other languages. ● Liaised with Defence and civilian course mates whilst studying abroad to achieve desired language outcomes. ● Worked concurrently as a Driver Training Instructor, including training, assessing and certifying drivers for various vehicle classes. ● Trained students in licensing requirements, vehicle handling, safety, load management, convoy operations, on-road and off-road driving, OHS and basic vehicle maintenance. ● Developed a range of skills that are directly transferable to any employer, including problem solving, teamwork, communication, customer service, conflict resolution, workplace safety and other skills. ● Routinely transported bulk fuel, bulk water, explosives, gas and dangerous goods. ● Transported bulk fuel and personally refuelled a range of helicopters.

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• 2/2011 - 12/2012

  9 FSB

  Heavy Combination Driver / Assistant Driving Instructor: * Joined an Army operational support organisation (9 FSB). * Reported to the Transport Manager. * Played a key role in transporting general cargo, personnel and dangerous items. * Functional responsibilities encompassed transport planning, fleet management, workplace safety, staff management, training and assessment, engineering support, regulatory compliance, management reporting, resource management, freight and distribution. * Assisted the Transport Supervisor with organising transport support to major exercises and operational activities. * Worked extensively with palletized, heavy, bulk and oversized loads. * Used online logistics and supply systems to manage transport resources and vehicle allocation, including generating automated reports to keep the management team fully appraised of all activities. * Regularly briefed the management team on fleet availability, operational readiness, maintenance requirements, resource requirements and human resources issues. * Implemented, advised on and managed workplace safety initiatives in an inherently dangerous work environment. * Planned and supervised transport activities, with end-to-end responsibility for everything from vehicle condition to loading, unloading, refuelling and passenger briefings. * Managed the vehicle fleet, monitoring compliance with internal systems and documentation, including roadworthiness certification and handbook servicing standards. * Coordinated vehicle non-technical inspections and liaised with maintenance staff to report malfunctions and organise deeper level repairs. * Personally performed a broad spectrum of driving tasks. * Gained exposure to vehicle condition checks, loading, unloading, refuelling and passenger briefings. * Advised on fuel and lubricants usage, including completing POL returns and accounting for fuel consumption. * Worked long and irregular hours, often working for months on end in high-pressure situations without a single day off. * Operated in shifts and responded to callouts at extremely short notice. * Operated all manner of military hardware and specialist equipment, demonstrating an ability to quickly learn new skills and apply them effectively in the workplace with no supervision.

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• 1/2007 - 8/2010

  Reservoir Leisure Centre

  Pool Lifeguard: WORK COMPETENCIES Decision Making Throughout my career I have been privileged to work in multi-skilled teams across a range of business functions. My role has encompassed working under pressure to meet deadlines in challenging circumstances. My current position is one in which I am regularly required to make independent assessments and decisions.

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