Andrew Stokes
Staff Officer Grade 2 Professional Military Education at The Cove- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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QUTex Short Course: Data Analysis Tools
QUT (Queensland University of Technology)Jun, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
QUTeX Short Course: Change Management
QUT (Queensland University of Technology)Mar, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
QUTeX Short Course: Emotional and Cognitive Empathy
QUT (Queensland University of Technology)Mar, 2023- Nov, 2024
Experience
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The Cove
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Australia
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Armed Forces
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1 - 100 Employee
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Staff Officer Grade 2 Professional Military Education
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Jun 2022 - Present
SO2 Professional Military Education (PME) of The Cove (https://cove.army.gov.au/), the Australian Army's professional military education network. In this role I am responsible for the the coordination, review and delivery of online educational material in written, video and audio forms. Key responsbilities include: - Website content management, review and strategy - Social medial strategy and coordination to increase engagement with core audience - Online presence strategy - Editorial review and oversight - Publishing Show less
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Australian Army
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Australia
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Army Officer
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Jan 2007 - Present
As an officer in Australian Army for over 16 years, I held command, staff and instructional appointments at the ranks of lieutenant, captain and major. As an officer of the Royal Australian Corps of Transport, I gained both training and practical experience in the field of logistics, transport, management/leadership and the delivery of training. Experience as Army officer gave me a high level of exposure to operations in both Australia and overseas, including interacting with Government agencies, foreign forces, and civilian agencies. Show less
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Operations Officer
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Jan 2022 - May 2022
Operations Officer within the ADF's Joint Movements Unit.
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Instructor
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Jan 2020 - Dec 2021
Instructor on the Army All-Corps Major Course. Responsible for delivery of high-quality training and instruction of multiple topics across leadership, management, ethics, and military operations.In 2020, as part of a team transformed multiple learning packages from residential training to entirely on-line delivered training as part of the COVID-19 response. Developed new online instructional methods that had not before been implemented within the Australian Army, resulting in uninterrupted training delivery throughout 2020. Show less
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Battery Commander
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Jan 2018 - Dec 2019
Battery Commander of Combat Service Support Battery, 4th Regiment Royal Australian Artillery.In this role I commanded, led and managed a sub-unit team of approximately 50 multi-disciplinary logistics personnel to ensure the delivery of high-quality logistic support. This included transport and distribution, vehicle maintenance, warehousing and supply chain management, technical maintenance, ammunition/explosive, and weapons maintenance.As the Battery Commander, I was responsible for the personnel management, training, HR development and performance outcomes of a high-performing, diverse team. During the period, my organisation was the lead agency for the introduction into the Regiment of a new fleet of heavy vehicles. Show less
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Lead Instructor
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Jan 2016 - Dec 2017
Lead Instructor of Royal Australian Corps of Transport (RACT) Corps training delivered on junior and intermediate logistic officer courses of the Army School of Logistic Operations. As Lead Instructor of the intermediate course, I was responsible for the planning and coordination the implementation of logistics instruction.
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Employment Category Manager
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Jan 2014 - Dec 2015
Assistant Employment Category Manager (2014) and Employment Category Manager (2015) of the Royal Australian Corps of Transport (AACC) and Australian Army Catering Corps (AACC). In this role I was responsible for overseeing, managing and directing the maintenance of all RACT and AACC employment categories and specifications, including training design.Key Tasks included:- Maintenance of employment specifications of six separate Army employment categories across two corps to ensure personnel and training inputs delivered capability aligned with Army/ADF requirements- Construct and delivery of pay cases to ensure appropriate remuneration of six employment categories- Management and oversight of the trade-specific training continuum design to deliver required learning outcomes Show less
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Movements Plans Officer
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Jan 2012 - Dec 2013
As the Plans Officer of the ADF's Joint Movements Group deployable movement coordination centre, I was responsible for the planning, coordination, delivery and oversight of multi-modal movements support to ADF Joint elements both in Australia and overseas.
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Movements Staff Officer
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Jan 2013 - Jul 2013
As the movements staff officer within the ADF Headquarters Middle East, I was responsible for the planning, coordination and oversight of the movement plan in support of the drawdown of ADF equipment, stores and material from operational environments. This involved stakeholder management and interaction with numerous ADF Joint and Coalition elements, including foreign nation customs and civilian contractors.
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Transport Troop Commander
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Jan 2011 - Dec 2011
As Troop Commander of 87th Transport Troop, 26th Transport Squadron, I was responsible for leading and managing a team of 40 personnel and a fleet of more than 20 heavy vehicles, including cargo freight, bulk fuel, bulk water and heavy combinations. Responsible for coordinating the delivery of distribution and heavy transport operations between geographically distributed hubs ranging from Darwin to Melbourne.
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Operations Officer / Second in Command
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Jan 2010 - Dec 2010
Operations Officer and Second in Command of 9th Logistic Support Company. Responsible for the coordination and oversight of sub-unit operations and governance of a disparate range of logistic capabilities including transport/distribution, warehousing, supply chain management, maintenance, and catering.
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Movements Officer / Platoon Commander
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Jul 2008 - Dec 2009
Movements Officer and Platoon Commander with the ADF's Joint Movements Group, responsible for coordinating, managing and leading a joint team in the delivery of movements planning and movement control to ADF elements within the North Queensland region.
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Education
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2014 - 2017
Southern Cross University
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General -
Churchill Education
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Churchill Education
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2007 - 2008
Royal Military College - Duntroon
Diploma of Military Leadership
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