Experience

QinetiQ Australia

• Australia
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Senior Consultant

  • Jun 2020 - Present



Darren Larkman Film and Photo

• Film Maker

  • Jul 2018 - Present

  Photographer and Videographer, Photographer and Videographer,



Alfred Health

• Australia
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Team Leader -ITS

  • Jan 2016 - Present

  Alfred Health is the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast of Melbourne and is also a major provider of specialist services to people across Victoria. The health service operates the outstanding facilities. The Alfred, Caulfield and Sandringham. The Alfred Health Information Technology Services (ITS) Department provides support for the use and development of information and communication technology across Alfred Health. The role of the ITS Team Leader is oversee the telecommunications team environment at the Alfred Health, which consists of internet, data,video and voice networks over IP and non-IP based technologies and to manage a team of telecommunication engineers responsible for maintaining the environment. Key Responsibilities include; - Develop and maintain the Telecommunications team to ensure delivery of high quality, cost effective management of Alfred Health Telecommunications Infrastructure and provide subject matter expertise. - Ensure the telecommunications environment, including capital works and purchases, is managed effectively and activities are prioritised according to business impact and organisational priorities. Maintain data centre, sever room and communication hubs used to host Alfred Health hardware and services, manages technical responses during disaster recover events. Allocate resources sufficiently to manage calls and escalate any major issues to the ITS management. - Assist the Project manager Office in providing estimates for telecommunication related activities , develop resource plans and offer specialist advice. Work on projects and support the relevant teams.



XKG

• Australia
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Nov 2019 - Jun 2020

  Invited to take on the position as Project Manager to oversee a variety of defence projects including LAND 4125. Responsible for the development and review of SOP’s for deployable networks. Coordinated and assisted in the development of network training management packages. Developed online training modules and assisted in the development of lesson presentations Invited to take on the position as Project Manager to oversee a variety of defence projects including LAND 4125. Responsible for the development and review of SOP’s for deployable networks. Coordinated and assisted in the development of network training management packages. Developed online training modules and assisted in the development of lesson presentations



Melbourne Films

• Production Manager

  • Jun 2019 - Jun 2020

  Melbourne Film is is a creative film and video production company Melbourne Film is is a creative film and video production company



Communications Design & Management Pty Limited

• Australia
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Implementation Manager

  • Feb 2011 - Sep 2015

  Communications Design & Management Pty Limited (CDM) provides ICT services, including consulting, delivering and managing technology needs to a rage of industries such as Department of Defence, Mining and Retail. Responsible of the construction and delivery of the internal communications. - Supported the Department of Defence warehouse and logistics DTP/RFID upgrade. Working in teams through out Australia, over an 8 month period, conducted site surveys of RF signatures and provided reports, heat maps and upgrade recommendations. Was given the responsibility to travel to warehouse sites to oversee third party contractors and the installation of Motorola access points and Cisco switches. Conducted final inspections, quality assurance and installation reports. - Supported Project managers and the Senior Project Manager through all stages of the System Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including PRINCE 2 methodologies, requirement analysis, system design, specification, development, testing and implementation. - Worked closely with current and future prospects to gain a full understanding of prospects business requirements and problems. Provided advice to business developers and sales teams to develop technical solutions specific to the prospects needs - Researched, evaluated and provided feedback on the latest equipment and technologies to ensure the ‘best fit’ solutions. Attended product training, information sessions and webinars.



BAE Systems Australia

• Australia
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Mananger

  • Nov 2008 - Jul 2010

  BAE Systems supports Exxon Mobil by providing communication systems to the Longford Gas Plant and 14 offshore oil platforms in Bass Strait. - Responsible for the planning, implementation and management of all communications projects from conception to completion, this consisted of over 112 simultaneous projects with budgets ranging from $5,000 to $0.5 million each. These project encompassed VHF, UHF broadband and hand held radio networks, telemetry systems, CCTV, VOIP and LAN Networks. - Oversaw the managed services for the support of the ICT services, including 24 hours call out service, as an authorised provider and bench top repair of Motorola and Icom radios, preventive maintenance schedules, and the management of FIFO maintenance teams for the offshore oil platforms -Reported to the District Manager of BAE Systems and Contract Manager of Exxon Mobil. Ensured strict adherence to Esso’s health and safety policies, managed work place safety, conducted mandatory training and instigated audits and safety drills. Provided guidance and monthly reports on SH&E. - Reporting to the regional manager, provided monthly budget reports valuation of planned projects and schedules. Attended customer briefings with senior management and provided guidance and feedback on the project performance. -Required to assist the BAE HR team for the negotiations and drafting of new Enterprise Bargaining Agreement for regional Victoria. Provide feedback and valuation of policy requests and omissions. Played a pivotal role in implementing new and improved strategies that met both the company and workers needs.



Defence ICT Training Centre

• National Trade Manager

  • Dec 1988 - Nov 2008

  The Defence ICT Training Centre was established to review, develop and implement up to date trade structure with the Corp of Signals. Encompassing five trades of technical, RF, telecommunications and IT skill sets, the goal was of the ICT training centre was to incorporate the skill sets into four distinct trade steams with the purpose of maximising productivity and career growth. - Invited to take up a high profile workforce management role at the Defence Force School of Signals in Melbourne. As a Warrant Officer Class 2, the Project manager is responsible for the national trade transition training. - Given the mandate to manage a core telecommunications employment stream encompassing 460 technical staff around Australia. Was responsible for trade management, workforce planning, national training requirements, workplace analyses, technical advice on remuneration reviews, management reporting, governance and compliance. - Oversaw a large scale trade transition involving auditing organisational needs, reviewing workplace competencies and implementing high level training programs across Australia. Examined future trade trends and structures to ensure Army’s strategic goals were met. - Played a key role in steering the day to day development of an employment category maintaining switching systems, microwave links, cable and telecommunication networks, satellite systems, HF links and antennas, mobile networks and other telecommunication systems.



Regional Communications Service

• Senior Systems and Human Resource Manager

  • Jan 2006 - Dec 2007

  Identified as 1st Combat Signal Unit, the regional Communications Services was responsible for providing ICT services and support to the 1st Brigade, in Darwin. - Joined the communication arm of a large Defence corporate support team based in Darwin. As a Warrant Officer Class Two, the core responsibility was to manage the 100+ soldiers and equipment. Reporting to the General Manager, oversaw the management of all technical and personnel issues for a telecommunications provider servicing a regional Defence clientele. - Responsible for business planning, IT installations, ICT support, help desk functions, business continuity, disaster recovery, resource management, people capital, technical training, workplace assessment, occupational health and safety, customer service, fleet management and governance. Led a team of 360 staff as the senior Warrant Officer within the organisation. Determined work priorities, set goals, allocated resources, rostered staff, monitored the completion of all work activities and prepared management reports. - Oversaw management of all regional communication networks and maintained strong technical expertise through continuing hands-on involvement. - Managed a broad spectrum of communication support services, including LAN and WAN installation, general rigging and antenna installations, microwave and HF communication platforms, mobile and satellite communication systems.