Experience

Linfox Armaguard Pty Ltd

• Australia
• Financial Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Southern Region Security Manager

  • Dec 2021 - Present



Securitas Australia

• Australia
• Security and Investigations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Security Supervisor

  • Apr 2021 - Nov 2021



CPVV - Commercial Passenger Vehicles Victoria

• Team Leader Safety Compliance

  • Sep 2020 - Apr 2021

  Lead a manage a team of Safety Compliance Officers to ensure industry compliance to legislative safety standards and manage enforcement activity for non compliance. Lead a manage a team of Safety Compliance Officers to ensure industry compliance to legislative safety standards and manage enforcement activity for non compliance.



Certis Security Australia (Formerly BRI Security)

• HSE Manager Vic/Tas/SA/WA

  • Nov 2018 - Mar 2020

  Responsible for developing and implementing organisational safety programs. Develop, review and update HSE policies and procedures, Conduct WHS risk assessments to detect potential hazards and develop risk mitigation strategies. Develop Safe Work Method and Environments Statements (SWMES) Conduct WHS incident investigation utilising the ICAM principles. Responsible for developing and implementing organisational safety programs. Develop, review and update HSE policies and procedures, Conduct WHS risk assessments to detect potential hazards and develop risk mitigation strategies. Develop Safe Work Method and Environments Statements (SWMES) Conduct WHS incident investigation utilising the ICAM principles.



Business Risks International

• Australia
• Security and Investigations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• National Risk Manager

  • Apr 2017 - Jun 2019

  Assist with development, enhancement and implementation of appropriate risk management policies, procedures and systems including an Enterprise Risk Management framework and policy.Coordinate and monitor implementation of risk initiatives.Work with risk owners to ensure that risk management processes are implemented in accordance with agreed policy and strategy. Provide advice and tools to staff, management and Directors on risk issues.Ensure that relevant risk information is reported and escalated or cascaded, as the case may be, in a timely manner that supports organisational requirements.Collate and review all risk registers for consistency and completeness.Develop and coordinate process to ensure that the organisational risk profile is kept up to date by the relevant risk owners.Promote understanding of risk management, including delivery of risk management training.Conduct security risk assessments and work, health and safety risk assessments of client sites and provide advice, recommendations and strategies to mitigate the risk, by implementing the ‘Hierarchy of Controls’ model. Compiling quarterly reports addressing organisational risks reporting to the Board of Directors.

• State Manager Victoria/Tasmania

  • Apr 2016 - Apr 2017

  As State Manager I oversee security operations for the BRI client base in Victoria and Tasmania. Managing 5 direct reports (Client Service Managers) and a workforce of in excess of 400 employees. I ensure service excellence to clients along with maintaining client liaison at senior levels. I see staff development and training to be a major factor in ensuring BRI delivers the service excellence clients deserve and expect.



Vision City Mega Mall

• Security Manager

  • Aug 2014 - Apr 2016

  As Security Manager of Vision City Mega Mall, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, I was responsible for ensuring the provision of a safe & secure retail environment that delivers an enjoyable shopping experience to customer & tenants. I managed the security operations of PNG’s largest retail shopping complex in what is described as a ‘challenging’ environment. I had a national workforce of 200+, with 2 expatriate Direct Reports. I had responsibility for the development, implementation & maintenance of Emergency Management plans, Evacuation procedures & Business Continuity planning. I managed internal & external employees to ensure compliance with WHS requirements, ensuring a safe environment for all customers, tenants & trades. I managed sub-contacted security personnel to fulfil their contractual requirements and service level agreements whilst maintaining strong working relationships. I ensured all operations, scheduling & staffing was carried out efficiently & cost-effective. I assessed, managed and investigated Incidents, accidents, complaints, disciplinary matters & implemented appropriate corrective actions. I conducted investigations utilising surveillance & other investigative methodologies to resolve issues & report to Executive in a timely manner. I managed the operation of the 24/7 Security Control Room, conducted Security Risk Assessments, prepared detailed reports & made recommendations to the Board on strategies to enhance security at Vision City & other company related sites. I conducted performance evaluations of all my staff and implemented a ‘Developing Our People’ strategy. This strategy identified staff with potential for promotion and integrated with Vision City’s succession plan.



Victoria Police

• Australia
• Law Enforcement
• 700 & Above Employee

• Police Sergeant

  • Jan 1980 - Sep 2014

  Investigative, operational and management experience with Victoria Police. Performed a Manager’s role for 24 years with regular periods of higher duties to Senior and Executive positions. Whilst seconded to the Australian Federal Police (AFP), I managed and directed Police and Protective Service Officers’ operational, investigative and Protective Security duties at Melbourne and Alice Spring Airports. I also performed duty on Christmas Island and assisted with investigations into people smuggling offences. Extensive experience in managing teams of police, team orientated, highly motivated and I have a proven ability to meet and exceed organisational targets. Contemporary awareness and knowledge of police oriented security operations. Managed police and civilian resources; planned and conducted a number of public order and tactical operations, managed Critical incidents, Crime Scenes, prolonged investigations and gathered evidence to investigate offences. Highly regarded as a manager who leads by example and motivated to achieve goals. Self manage and prioritise workloads and adept at motivating teams to achieve results.



Australian Federal Police

• Melbourne Airport

  • Apr 2009 - Dec 2011

  Manage and lead a team of Police and Protective Service Officers to provide frontline policing services, investigation of Commonwealth and State offences. Emergency management planning, Incident response, command and control, Co-ordinate resources and CT planning. Manage and lead a team of Police and Protective Service Officers to provide frontline policing services, investigation of Commonwealth and State offences. Emergency management planning, Incident response, command and control, Co-ordinate resources and CT planning.