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Anthony Nasti

Annandale,QLD

Summary

Experienced with operational logistics, process optimisation, and team leadership, utilising strategic planning and effective communication to drive operational success. Track record of managing projects to enhance workflow efficiency, implement change, and management of complex challenges.

Knowledgeable Ammunition Technical Officer with solid background in managing and handling ammunition for military operations. Demonstrated success in upholding safety standards and managing complex storage requirements. Experience in in-service surveillance and T&E in support of introduction to service of explosive ordnance.

A safety-focused specialist with extensive experience in explosive ordnance disposal. Proven ability to execute complex tasks under pressure while maintaining high standards of safety and precision. Known for teamwork and adaptability, ensuring mission success whilst maintaining operational safety.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Officer

3rd Combat Service Support Battalion
01.2025 - Current
  • Led a team of 12 personnel in delivering the planning, execution and tracking of all operations providing specialist logistics support to the 3rd Amphibious Armoured Brigade.
  • Assessed risks associated with various operations, exercises and activities, implementing mitigation strategies to protect personnel and capability.
  • Resourced, scheduled and prioritised unit training to meet objectives and support the higher headquarters training plan.

Ammunition Technical Officer / Lead Instructor

Army School of Ordnance
01.2023 - 12.2024
  • Led a team of 9 expert instructional staff in the delivery of technical training at the ab-initio, mid-career and technical specialisation levels.
  • Scheduled, resourced and monitored training to ensure capability needs were met, and that all training was conducted in a safe, efficient and effective manner.
  • Providing specialist advice and mentoring to students, overseeing all practical assessments involving the planning, administration and execution of explosive ordnance disposal.

Ammunition Technical Officer

3rd Combat Brigade
01.2022 - 12.2022


  • Demonstrated technical expertise in the development of an explosive ordnance management framework for the 3rd Combat Brigade.
  • Led and mentored a team of 26 ammunition specialists, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.
  • Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally to increase capability through clear communication of roles and responsibilities.

Senior Ammunition Technical Officer

Joint Task Force 633
07.2021 - 12.2021
  • Led and managed a team of 5 specialists in explosive ordnance storage, licensing, transport and disposal for the ADF in the Middle East Region.
  • Conducted assurance activities to ensure all explosive ordnance was stored in safely and securely, developing stockholding plans to maximise efficiency and reduce waste.
  • Oversaw the large-scale draw down of explosive ordnance from the Middle East Region, ensuring capabilities were maintained whilst reducing the overall management liability.

Ammunition Technical Officer

10th Force Support Battalion
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Led and managed a team of 16 ammunition specialists in the provision of explosive ordnance support to ADF activities.
  • Conducted in-service surveillance of explosive ordnance, capturing performance data and performing analysis to ensure performance benchmarks were being met.
  • Conducted test and evaluation of explosive ordnance tools to set performance parameters and establish standard operating procedures for their introduction to service.

Ammunition Technical Officer - Student

Army School of Ordnance
01.2020 - 12.2020

12-month course covering:

  • Explosive ordnance theory of design
  • Explosive ordnance detailed study
  • Storage, transport and licensing
  • Explosive ordnance maintenance
  • Explosive ordnance investigations
  • Logisitic ammunition disposal

Assistant Quartermaster

2nd Cavalry Regiment
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Assisted in the management of all Defence materiel for an Armoured Cavalry Regiment.
  • Provided administrative and technical leadership and support to a team of 18 personnel.
  • Led soldiers during challenging field exercises to build resilience and adaptability under adverse conditions.
  • Ensured operational readiness by maintaining maintenance schedules for vehicles and equipment.

Operations Officer

Army School of Ordnance
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Managed the scheduling, resourcing and learning reviews of all courses conducted at the School.
  • Liaised with higher headquarters, civilian support staff and civilian contractors to ensure resources required to conduct training were correctly allocated.
  • Liaised with local government authorities to mange the use of non-Defence training areas for the conduct of training.

Platoon Commander

Army School of Ordnance
01.2017 - 12.2017
  • Managed a team of 16 personnel, ensuring timely completion of tasks and proper allocation of resources. Oversaw platoon administrative tasks, ensuring accurate records management and timely submission of reports.
  • Coordinated with higher headquarters, effectively communicating training requirements and priorities
  • Conducted thorough after-action reviews to identify areas for improvement following all training events.

Education

Master of Systems Engineering - Weapons And Ordnance

University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW
03-2024

ADF Explosive Ordnance Technician -

Defence Explosive Ordnance Training School
Orchard Hills, NSW
05-2021

Ammunition Technical Officer -

Army School of Ordnance
Bandiana, VIC
12-2020

Diploma of Leadership -

Royal Military College - Duntroon
Canberra, ACT
12-2016

Skills

  • Lead and develop teams
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Resource management
  • Organisational efficiency
  • Operations management
  • Munitions storage management
  • Technical data interpretation
  • Explosive ordnance disposal
  • Test and evaluation

Accomplishments

Awarded an Army Silver Level Commendation for work conducted at the 3rd Combat Brigade in 2022 to lead the introduction of the Close Support Ammunition Troop.


Managed the safe and effective drawdown of explosive ordnance from the Middle East region over the period Sep-Dec 2021.


Awarded Student of Merit on the ADF Improvised Explosive Device Disposal course conducted over the period Apr-May 2022.

Timeline

Operations Officer

3rd Combat Service Support Battalion
01.2025 - Current

Ammunition Technical Officer / Lead Instructor

Army School of Ordnance
01.2023 - 12.2024

Ammunition Technical Officer

3rd Combat Brigade
01.2022 - 12.2022

Senior Ammunition Technical Officer

Joint Task Force 633
07.2021 - 12.2021

Ammunition Technical Officer

10th Force Support Battalion
01.2021 - 12.2021

Ammunition Technical Officer - Student

Army School of Ordnance
01.2020 - 12.2020

Assistant Quartermaster

2nd Cavalry Regiment
01.2019 - 12.2019

Operations Officer

Army School of Ordnance
01.2018 - 12.2018

Platoon Commander

Army School of Ordnance
01.2017 - 12.2017

Master of Systems Engineering - Weapons And Ordnance

University of New South Wales

ADF Explosive Ordnance Technician -

Defence Explosive Ordnance Training School

Ammunition Technical Officer -

Army School of Ordnance

Diploma of Leadership -

Royal Military College - Duntroon
Anthony Nasti