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Alan Williams

Raymond Terrace,NSW

Summary

I am an organised and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple tasks and prioritising with a positive attitude. I have a proven willingness to go above and beyond what is expected to meet goals and objectives.


I am hardworking and passionate about Emergency Management with a strong sense of community with a proven Emergency Management background, I am eager to secure the position of Emergency Management Resilience Officer.


Ready to help team achieve community resilience through innovative goals and objectives while being flexible to community needs and expectations.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Unit Commander (Hunter Region)

New South Wales State Emergency Service
02.2016 - 03.2018
  • Responsible for the re-establishment of the Hunter Region Unit to an operational standard
  • Implemented a recruitment and training program to ensure an appropriately equipped and trained Incident Management Team would be available to assist other SES Units within the Hunter Valley and state wide, including interstate if required
  • Ensure the day-to-day management and operations of the Hunter Region Unit as an operationally effective team
  • Supervised, lead and mentored a team of 25+ personnel.

Local Area Commander (Port Stephens)

New South Wales State Emergency Service
02.1994 - 05.2015
  • Managed emergency operations and resources of the Port Stephens Local Government Area, overseeing a team of 100+ Emergency Service officers and volunteers
  • Officer In Charge of the Road Crash Rescue Unit, coving an area from Thornton to Anna Bay, Tea Gardens to Stockton
  • This was the only operational SES Road Crash Rescue Unit in the Hunter Valley
  • Operations Commander of the Botany and Randwick areas during the Sydney Hailstorms (2000)
  • Managed the operations and field teams numbering 1500 personnel
  • Lead operations in numerous flood and storm events locally, state wide and interstate including the 'Pasha Bulka' storm (2007); Northern NSW Floods (2011); Cyclone Yasi (2011)
  • Planned and lead the logistical and aerial support operations to the Rural Fire Service, Port Stephens Fires (2013)
  • Developed plans and strategies to improve the safety of the local community, the visitors and businesses within Port Stephens
  • Completed and implemented the Port Stephens Local Flood Plan including the development of the flood intelligence and warning systems currently in place
  • Assisted in the design and implementation of the Traffic Offenders Program in the Hunter Region and lectured on crash causation and avoidance for 16 years
  • Personally developed the designed and implemented the 'Roadwise' driver education program into local schools throughout the Hunter Valley
  • Developed and maintained relationships with local businesses, organisations, and community groups
  • Worked closely with the Port Stephens Council during flood and storm events to provide a comprehensive operational and recovery response to the community
  • Until 2015, I was the longest continuous serving member of the Local Emergency Management Committee where I provided comprehensive reports and advice on improvements to community safety and wellbeing.

Education

Associate Diploma of Management - Management

Hunter Institute of Technology

Diploma - Logistical Support of Peace Keeping Operations

United Nations Institute of Training And Research
New York

Bachelor of Social Science - Emergency Management

Charles Sturt University

Diploma - Psychology And Counselling

Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors
2023

Certificate IV in Workplace Training And Assessment -

Austraining (NSW Pty Ltd)

Skills

  • Strong Leadership with High Expectations of Self and Others
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Communication Skills and Public Speaking
  • Good Time Management
  • Problem Solving Complex Issues
  • Continually Seeking to Improve my Professional Skills
  • Can Work and Think Independently
  • Strong Sense of Community Values and Expectations
  • Good Conflict Resolution Skills
  • Can Work as Part of a Multidisciplinary Team towards a Common Objective
  • Strong Sense of Community Service

Accomplishments

The Australian National Medal
The Governor General of Australia | February 2002
For Long and Diligent Service to the Community.

Special Plaque
The Order of St John (Australia) | June 2023
For Bravery in Saving Life.

Rotary Internationals Emergency Services Award (2007 - 2008)
Rotary International | September 2008
For Outstanding and Meritorious Service in Emergency Operations.

The Emergency Services Medal (ESM)
The Governor General of Australia | January 2011
For Distinguished and Meritorious Service to Emergency Management.

The Golden Jubilee Medal
HM Queen Elizabeth II | May 2002
Awarded for Meritorious Service to Emergency Services and Australia.

Additional Information

  • John Maretich
    (Asset Manager Port Stephens Council)
    0418 169 583


  • Chriss Hovey
    (Training Advisor Northern Zone - NSW SES)
    0457 618 501


  • Jason Linnane
    (Manager Singleton Council)
    02 6578 7290

Timeline

Unit Commander (Hunter Region)

New South Wales State Emergency Service
02.2016 - 03.2018

Local Area Commander (Port Stephens)

New South Wales State Emergency Service
02.1994 - 05.2015

Associate Diploma of Management - Management

Hunter Institute of Technology

Diploma - Logistical Support of Peace Keeping Operations

United Nations Institute of Training And Research

Bachelor of Social Science - Emergency Management

Charles Sturt University

Diploma - Psychology And Counselling

Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors

Certificate IV in Workplace Training And Assessment -

Austraining (NSW Pty Ltd)

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