Dale Brushe
MOUNT COTTON,Queensland
Summary
I am enthusiastic and adaptable with 13 years experience working in service delivery and regulatory pathways of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
I am focused on achieving objectives, even in difficult situations. I respond to pressure in a positive and calm manner, with the ability to multitask while achieving quality results and objectives. I have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, building positive and professional relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
I am confident to make defensible and legislative decision to implement and manage regulatory and biosecurity risk, protecting Australian Agriculture from exotic pests and disease.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
APS 5 Assessment Team Leader A/G
Department Of Agriculture, Fisheries And Forestry
12.2022 - Current
- Provide support and advice to team members, ensuring compliance with legislation, technical procedures and instructional material.
- Building strong positive stakeholder relationships,responding in a timely and professional manner.
- Prioritising tasks to manage import assessment output timeframes with team members and managers.
- Manage changes and leave requests, to facilitate operational requirements are met.
- Leading and managing day to day operations in a regulatory environment.
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to maintain accuracy and consistency.
- Support and manage staff compliance in APS values, Code of conduct, WH&S, Diversity
APS 5 Probation Onboarding Team Leader A/G
Department Of Agriculture, Fisheries And Forestry
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Promoted and mentored staff to achieve expected behaviour of APS values
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to operational goals.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided feedback and coaching to address inefficiencies and promote improvement.
- Manage and support training schedules for new staff.
- Complete performance plan appraisals, probation reports and schedules on time.
- Dealing with underperformance, and attendance issues, communicating with stakeholders to provide support.
- Developing and motivating staff to achieve goals.
APS 4 Biosecurity Assessment Officer
Department Of Agriculture, Fisheries And Forestrry
09.2017 - 06.2022
- Assessing import documentation using department systems in line with legislation and policies.
- Provide on the job coaching, advice, and support to officers on complex biosecurity issues.
- Provide timely and accurate advise on complex biosecurity issues to supervisors, managers, and stakeholders.
- Manage entry management assessment timeframes to ensure correct charging and service delivery timeframes are met.
- Manage biosecurity risk goods that do not comply with import requirements, delivering evidence based decisions.
- Investigate and report regulatory risk in line with current policy requirements.
- Encouraging and complying with department WH&S policies and reporting hazards.
APS 3 Outstanding Entries Officer
Department Of Agriculture, Fisheries And Forestry
02.2012 - 09.2017
APS 2 and 3 Biosecurity Airport Officer
Department Of Agriculture, Fisheries And Forestry
07.2006 - 02.2012
Education
Certificate III - Government
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries And Forestry
12.2006
Certificate III - Business Administration
Moreton Institute of TAFE
06.2006
Diploma - Horticulture
Moreton Institute of TAFE
11.2005
Skills
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Strategic thinking
- Leadership and mentoring
- Interpersonal communication
- Honesty and integrity
Interests
- Current first aid certificate
- Girl Guide Leader
- Enjoy outdoor activities
- Attend children's activities
Timeline
APS 5 Assessment Team Leader A/G
Department Of Agriculture, Fisheries And Forestry
12.2022 - Current
APS 5 Probation Onboarding Team Leader A/G
Department Of Agriculture, Fisheries And Forestry
06.2022 - 12.2022
APS 4 Biosecurity Assessment Officer
Department Of Agriculture, Fisheries And Forestrry
09.2017 - 06.2022
APS 3 Outstanding Entries Officer
Department Of Agriculture, Fisheries And Forestry
02.2012 - 09.2017
APS 2 and 3 Biosecurity Airport Officer
Department Of Agriculture, Fisheries And Forestry
07.2006 - 02.2012
Certificate III - Government
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries And Forestry
Certificate III - Business Administration
Moreton Institute of TAFE
Diploma - Horticulture
Moreton Institute of TAFE
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