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William Briston

William Briston

Loganholme,QLD

Summary

I’m an experienced Border Force Officer with a solid background in trade compliance, risk assessment, and working with stakeholders. My experience in container examinations has given me significant trade and compliance knowledge, helping me identify risks, resolve issues, and ensure regulatory standards are met to protect revenue and community standards. I enjoy leading and mentoring team members to achieve their best, and I’m passionate about contributing to Australia’s trade integrity through practical, hands-on work and collaboration.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cargo Operations

Australian Border Force
04.2022 - Current
  • Manage cargo operations at the Brisbane Container Examination Facility, ensuring compliance with regulations
  • Conduct assessments to identify compliance risks like revenue evasion and undeclared goods
  • Coordinate with team members to improve efficiency and accuracy in cargo examinations
  • Make decisions on cargo clearance for legitimacy and regulatory alignment
  • Train and mentored new officers on compliance procedures and trade requirements
  • Deliver specialized training as a Competency Assessment Training Officer (CATO) on border technologies
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve trade compliance issues and ensure efficient cargo operations
  • Implemented processes that streamlined overall administrative operations, saving average of [Number] hours per month.

Construction Worker Team Leader

Brisbane City Council
11.2017 - 04.2022

• Led a team in executing maintenance projects for kerbs, footpaths, and roadways, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and quality standards.

• Coordinated work schedules and allocated resources to meet operational deadlines and achieve project objectives in a fast-paced environment.

• Conducted risk assessments and implemented workplace safety measures, reducing incidents and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines.

• Effectively resolved on-site challenges and conflicts, maintaining operational continuity and ensuring high-quality outcomes.

• Built strong relationships with stakeholders and contractors to ensure seamless project execution and adherence to regulatory standards.

Skills

  • Coordination Compliance
  • Risk Assessment Decision-Making
  • Communication
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem-Solving
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Reporting
  • Investigation
  • Adaptability
  • Integrity
  • Resilience

Certification

Cert 4 -Training And Assessment

Cert 4 - Warehouse Management

Cert 2 and 3 - Civil construction


Timeline

Cargo Operations

Australian Border Force
04.2022 - Current

Construction Worker Team Leader

Brisbane City Council
11.2017 - 04.2022

Cert 4 -Training And Assessment

Cert 4 - Warehouse Management

Cert 2 and 3 - Civil construction


William Briston