Glenn Nelson
Bungendore,NSW
Summary
Glenn is an accomplished leader and trainer with extensive experience across Defence, emergency services, and business development. Building on a distinguished military career with the Australian Army, Glenn has demonstrated expertise in leadership, training development and delivery, risk management, and business process alignment. Currently serving as a Crew Leader Supervisor with the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) and as Training Principal and Program Manager for Defence Projects at FLAIM Systems, Glenn excels in managing complex training programs and leading teams in high-pressure environments. His achievements have been recognized through numerous national and state awards.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Training Principal and Program Manager - Defence Projects
FLAIM Systems
02.2023 - Current
- Develop and implement immersive training programs for Defence projects using advanced technologies
- Manage complex training simulations such as the FLAIM Sweeper for countermine awareness
- Collaborate with Defence organizations to enhance training capabilities
Operations & Safety Officer
Disaster Relief Australia (DRA)
01.2020 - Current
- Provide operational support for disaster relief missions across Australia
- Plan and execute safety protocols for large-scale recovery operations
Crew Leader Supervisor
NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS)
01.2007 - Current
- Company Overview: Volunteer Role
- Lead teams in bushfire and village firefighting operations, including motor vehicle accidents and structural fires
- Supervise crews during incidents as Incident Controller or within larger command structures
- Deliver training programs for team skill development in emergency response scenarios
- Volunteer Role
Senior Trainer - Warrant Officer Class Two
Officer Training Company, Sydney University Regiment (Department of Defence - Army)
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Delivered officer cadet training through the Army Reserve scheme
- Conducted risk assessments to ensure safe training delivery
- Provided leadership mentoring to junior staff while advising executive-level managers on governance requirements
Senior Leader/Manager - Warrant Officer Class Two
4th/3rd Battalion, Royal New South Wales Regiment (Department of Defence - Army)
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Planned and managed organizational resources to meet operational directives
- Mentored junior staff to achieve professional outcomes while coordinating training programs
Military Instructor
Royal Military College of Australia - Duntroon
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Developed and delivered the Military Combative Program for the Australian Army
- Provided instruction and assessment to support individual and team skill validation
Education
Certificate IV -
TAE40116 Training and Assessment
01.2022
Certificate III -
Emergency First Aid Analysis & Planning
01.2021
Certificate IV -
Multi-Media Marketing
01.2021
Remote Area Advanced First Aid -
St John Ambulance
01.2019
Diploma -
Aviation Operations
01.2017
Certificate IV -
Workplace Training & Assessment - Australian Army
01.2016
Structural Fire Fighting
New South Wales Rural Fire Service
06.2023
Skills
- Analysis & Planning
- Training Development & Delivery (Assessment & Validation)
- Business Process Alignment & Continuous Improvement
- Operational management
- Training program development
- Risk assessment
- Simulation technologies
- Emergency response planning
- Project & Program management
- Verbal and written communication
Community Service
- NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS), Volunteer Member, 01/01/07, Present, Actively involved in firefighting operations, hazard reduction burns, community support initiatives, and training delivery.
- Disaster Relief Australia (DRA), Operations & Safety Officer, 01/01/20, Present, Support disaster relief missions by planning safety protocols and managing resources.
Awards And Commendations
Commendation for Distinguished Service, Australian Active Service Medal (three clasps), Australian Service Medal, National Emergency Medal (Bushfires 2019-2020), Defence Long Service Medal (two clasps), Iraq Medal, Afghanistan Medal, Timor-Leste Freedom Medal, NSW Rural Fire Service Medal, NSW RFS Commissioner's Citation (2020)
Timeline
Training Principal and Program Manager - Defence Projects
FLAIM Systems
02.2023 - Current
Operations & Safety Officer
Disaster Relief Australia (DRA)
01.2020 - Current
Senior Trainer - Warrant Officer Class Two
Officer Training Company, Sydney University Regiment (Department of Defence - Army)
01.2015 - 01.2021
Senior Leader/Manager - Warrant Officer Class Two
4th/3rd Battalion, Royal New South Wales Regiment (Department of Defence - Army)
01.2011 - 01.2014
Crew Leader Supervisor
NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS)
01.2007 - Current
Military Instructor
Royal Military College of Australia - Duntroon
01.2007 - 01.2009
Certificate III -
Emergency First Aid Analysis & Planning
Certificate IV -
Multi-Media Marketing
Remote Area Advanced First Aid -
St John Ambulance
Diploma -
Aviation Operations
Certificate IV -
Workplace Training & Assessment - Australian Army
Structural Fire Fighting
New South Wales Rural Fire Service
Certificate IV -
TAE40116 Training and Assessment
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