Experience

Defence Talent

• Australia
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder & Principal

  • May 2020 - Present

  Formed DT in 2020 to provide best-in-class talent solutions for a Defence & National Security industry experiencing unparalleled growth but with a workforce capability gap. Formed DT in 2020 to provide best-in-class talent solutions for a Defence & National Security industry experiencing unparalleled growth but with a workforce capability gap.



CSG Talent

• United Kingdom
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Defence & National Security Lead

  • Aug 2019 - Apr 2020

  Much like his previous two roles, Richard started a brand new Defence & National Security desk for CSG Australia, working cradle-to-grave across the Capability Life Cycle (CLC) - from strategy and concepts to risk mitigation and requirement setting; acquisition; in-service support and disposal. Much like his previous two roles, Richard started a brand new Defence & National Security desk for CSG Australia, working cradle-to-grave across the Capability Life Cycle (CLC) - from strategy and concepts to risk mitigation and requirement setting; acquisition; in-service support and disposal.



Carbon60

• United Kingdom
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Principal Consultant - Defence Engineering & ILS

  • Oct 2017 - Aug 2019

  Leveraging off several years of local Defence industry experience and the company's success in the UK, Richard had a national remit to start and grow a brand new Defence business in Australia. He achieved this by partnering with industry to enhance capabilities and provide a best-in-class service offering to CASG/CIOG customers and ADF end users. Leveraging off several years of local Defence industry experience and the company's success in the UK, Richard had a national remit to start and grow a brand new Defence business in Australia. He achieved this by partnering with industry to enhance capabilities and provide a best-in-class service offering to CASG/CIOG customers and ADF end users.



Randstad Construction, Property and Engineering

• Recruitment Consultant - Defence Engineering & ILS

  • Jun 2014 - Oct 2017

  Based in Randstad's Sydney offices, Richard was headhunted to start a new 'desk' and become the first consultant in Australia to specialise in Defence and the first across all divisions to enjoy a national remit. His role focused on new business development from the outset. Thereafter, he maintained the client relationships he built by providing excellent candidates for the 'above the line' Defence consultancies and 'below the line' primes and SME subcontractors who make up the workforce behind the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Richard specialised in attracting and acquiring Systems Engineers and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) practitioners with a proven track record in Defence and NV1, NV2 and TSPV Clearances from AGSVA. Show less



Cadden Crowe - A Rubicor Company

• Recruitment Consultant - Defence Engineering & ILS

  • Oct 2013 - Jun 2014

  Engineering specialist across Australia's Defence Industry, acquiring talent for prime contractors, SMEs and 'above the line' consultancies on Australian Department of Defence AIR, LAND, SEA and JOINT projects for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) end users. Headhunted by global leader Randstad to build a Defence recruitment capability Australia-wide. Engineering specialist across Australia's Defence Industry, acquiring talent for prime contractors, SMEs and 'above the line' consultancies on Australian Department of Defence AIR, LAND, SEA and JOINT projects for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) end users. Headhunted by global leader Randstad to build a Defence recruitment capability Australia-wide.



WYN Recruitment

• Recruitment Consultant - Mining and Resources, Utilities and Defence Engineering

  • Jun 2012 - Oct 2013

  Employed as an Engineering specialist in the Mining, Mineral Processing, Oil & Gas, Rail, Power, Water and Defence sectors, both in Australia and overseas. WYN was on the Preferred Suppliers List for a number of market-leading Mining Companies, EPCM Contractors and Tier 1 Engineering & Construction firms, recruiting for "White-Collar" roles ranging from Supervisors up to the most senior appointments such as Project Directors. Roles were on a contract or permanent basis, depending on client requirements. The comprehensive range of consultancy services provided included Executive Search, Advertised Search & Selection and Contract/Payrolling Service, as well as complete candidate aftercare monitoring OHS related issues. Show less



ANZ

• Australia
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• OnePath Financial Services Sales Consultant

  • Jan 2012 - Jun 2012

  Engaged on a 6-month contract as a 'OnePath Life' Consultant for one of the five largest and most successful listed companies in Australia, with assets upwards of AU$500 billion. Outbound Telemarketer involved in cross-selling life insurance policies to current ANZ customers. Exceeded KPI targets without difficulty, generating revenue of AU$202 per hour in premiums for ANZ. Trained new staff in procedures/systems as well as soft sales skills and objection-handling techniques. Show less



Swissport

• Switzerland
• Airlines and Aviation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Aer Lingus Passenger Service Assistant

  • Jun 2009 - Jun 2010

  International Placement Year as part of Diploma in Industrial Studies. Service Provider for the Irish Republic's National Airline at JFK International Airport, New York. Integral part of a highly-organised Check-in team who processed up to 900 passengers daily in the frenetic working environment of Terminal 4. Trained and monitored new staff in daily operational duties. Utilised World Tracer baggage tracking system to retrieve and return lost luggage to both inbound and outbound passengers. Fulfilled weekly targets for up-selling promotional Business Class and Oasis Lounge upgrades to Transatlantic Economy passengers. Show less