David Moe
Cannonvale
Summary
Specializes in crisis management, risk assessment, and team leadership within high-stress environments. Combines military and community engagement experience to drive positive outcomes and maintain operational readiness, fostering resilience and collaboration.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wellbeing Support Officer (Volunteer)
Disaster Relief Australia
01.2025 - 05.2026
- Delivered frontline support to volunteers and community members in disaster-affected areas, enhancing community resilience.
- Conducted regular one-on-one wellbeing checks and facilitated briefs & debriefs.
- Provided psychological first aid and emotional support in high-pressure environments.
- Addressed welfare concerns and escalated complex issues to appropriate personnel, ensuring effective resolution and support.
- Mediated and resolved interpersonal challenges among team members, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Provided positive team dynamics and psychological safety across the deployment, including post operation awareness.
- Maintained accurate welfare records while ensuring confidentiality.
- Adapted to evolving conditions on the ground with resilience, empathy, and professionalism.
Complex Youth Worker & Youth Justice Support Worker
Mallee Accommodation Support Program
Mildura
09.2025 - 02.2026
- De-escalated high-risk situations involving threats, property damage, and potential violence to ensure safety of individuals involved.
- Sustained performance in high-stress roles while managing exposure to complex trauma, family violence, and serious youth offending, contributing to overall team resilience.
- Maintained operational effectiveness in emotionally challenging situations, supporting youth through crises and fostering a safe environment.
- Conducted dynamic risk assessments in fast changing environments.
- Maintained accurate case notes and incident reports.
Infantry Team Leader - Technical Specialist
Australian Army
Adelaide
09.2016 - 12.2022
- Led direct fire support weapon section, training personnel to enhance mission success and operational readiness.
- Led training sessions to enhance soldier readiness and operational effectiveness.
- Advised leadership on infantry tactics as subject matter expert to enhance mission success.
- Developed strategic plans for personnel deployment and resource management, ensuring optimal resource utilization during missions.
- Developed contingency plans for various scenarios, improving adaptability in dynamic environments.
- Coordinated logistical support for missions, ensuring timely resource allocation.
- Evaluated unit readiness through comprehensive inspections and assessments, identifying areas for improvement to maintain high performance standards.
Team Leader
Australian Army
Adelaide
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Oversaw recovery and rehabilitation of injured soldiers transitioning from Australian Defence Force, enhancing their readiness for service.
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring strict adherence to military protocols and fostering a disciplined training environment.
- Provided safe environment for up to 20 soldiers per training course.
- Created tailored training programs for soldiers returning to parent units after rehabilitation, facilitating smooth reintegration into active duty.
- Liaised with key stakeholders to effectively execute training programs.
Apprentice Diesel Mechanic
Prim Tec Tractors
Mildura
01.2016 - 08.2016
Apprentice Diesel Mechanic
Johnson's Truck and Coach Service
Mildura
02.2015 - 12.2015
Education
Diploma of Business - Operations
College for Law, Education and Training (CLET)
04-2026
Diploma of Public Safety - Emergency Management
College for Law, Education and Training (CLET)
04-2026
Diploma of Work Health and Safety -
College for Law, Education and Training (CLET)
04-2026
Provide First Aid, CPR & basic life support -
Mildura First Aid Services
02-2026
Bachelor of Social Work -
Charles Sturt University
07-2025
Certificate IV Government -
Defence Registered Training Organisation (DRTO)
12-2022
Certificate IV Leadership and Management -
Defence Registered Training Organisation (DRTO)
12-2022
Year 11 -
Mildura Senior College
Mildura, VIC12-2014
Skills
- High-risk leadership
- Crisis management and intervention
- Incident reporting
- Incident investigation and reporting
- Operational planning and resource allocation
- Community engagement initiatives
- Training and mentoring
- Team leadership and development
- Crisis intervention
- Operational leadership in high-risk environments
- Strategic planning and execution
- Resource allocation
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Strategic execution
- Psychological resilience
Certification
- QLD Manual Drivers Licence (C Class), 03/2029
- Recreational Marine Driver Licence
- Personal Watercraft Licence
Accomplishments
- Corporal - Section Commander (DFSW Specialist), 2020 - 2022
- Corporal - Section Commander (Soldiers Recovery Centre), 09/2021 - 12/2021
- Lance Corporal - Section 2IC (Direct Fire Support Weapon Specialist)
- Soldiers Medallion - Awarded Soldiers Medallion for exemplary service, leadership abilities, effort and dedication, constant efforts to self-improvement and placing the team before myself.
- Infantry Soldier, 2016 - 2022
Volunteer Experience
- Team Member, Disaster Relief Australia, 2025, Current, Provided frontline support to volunteers and community members in disaster affected areas., Conducted regular one-on-one wellbeing checks and facilitated briefs & debriefs., Provided psychological first aid and emotional support in high-pressure environments., Acted as a point of contact for welfare concerns and escalating complex issues as required., Facilitated mediation and resolution of interpersonal challenges among team members., Provided positive team dynamics and psychological safety across the deployment, including post operation awareness., Maintained accurate welfare records while ensuring confidentiality., Adapted to evolving conditions on the ground with resilience, empathy, and professionalism.
- Committee Member, Merbein Community Rodeo, 2013, 2016
Timeline
Complex Youth Worker & Youth Justice Support Worker
Mallee Accommodation Support Program
09.2025 - 02.2026
Wellbeing Support Officer (Volunteer)
Disaster Relief Australia
01.2025 - 05.2026
Team Leader
Australian Army
09.2021 - 12.2021
Infantry Team Leader - Technical Specialist
Australian Army
09.2016 - 12.2022
Apprentice Diesel Mechanic
Prim Tec Tractors
01.2016 - 08.2016
Apprentice Diesel Mechanic
Johnson's Truck and Coach Service
02.2015 - 12.2015
Diploma of Business - Operations
College for Law, Education and Training (CLET)
Diploma of Public Safety - Emergency Management
College for Law, Education and Training (CLET)
Diploma of Work Health and Safety -
College for Law, Education and Training (CLET)
Provide First Aid, CPR & basic life support -
Mildura First Aid Services
Bachelor of Social Work -
Charles Sturt University
Certificate IV Government -
Defence Registered Training Organisation (DRTO)
Certificate IV Leadership and Management -
Defence Registered Training Organisation (DRTO)
Year 11 -
Mildura Senior College