Mark Sargent
Googong,NSW
Summary
Army Officer for more than 15 years with extensive planning, leadership and management experience. A skilled communicator able to build strong teams and relationships with stakeholders. Demonstrated strategic capability management ability through managing more than 200 cavalry vehicles on behalf of the Chief of Army. A self-starter that thrives in uncertain environments, excelling at rapid risk-based decision making with limited information.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Officer Grade 2 - Cavalry
Army Headquarters
Canberra, ACT
01.2024 - Current
- Managed the Australian Light Armoured Vehicle and Boxer Block I Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle fleets on behalf of the Chief of Army.
- Planned and implemented strategies to transition to the new Boxer Block II Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle.
- Cultivated strategic relationships with user units, acquisition agencies, and industry partners.
Officer Instructor - Armour
Combat Training Centre
Puckapunyal, VIC
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Modernised the training design and delivery for Army's premier tactics course.
- Introduced new capabilities into the curriculum in accordance with the Defence Strategic Review and Integrated Investment Plan.
Senior Instructor
316th Cavalry Regiment - United States Army
Fort Benning, Georgia, USA
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Furthered the strategic relationship with the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command.
- Modernised course curriculum to focus on emerging technologies and threats.
- Rapidly developed and implemented distance learning strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Officer Commanding
Land Warfare Centre
Brisbane, QLD
01.2019 - 11.2019
- Lead a team of dedicated instructors to train over 500 soldiers in leadership and tactics.
- Modernised instructional methodologies and techniques to leverage strengths of Gen Z students.
Education
Officer Commissioning Course -
Royal Military College - Duntroon
Canberra06-2007
High School Diploma -
A.B. Paterson College
Arundel, QLD12-2002
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Engineering
University of New South Wales
Canberra, ACTSkills
- Planning
- Project Management
- Leadership
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Adaptability
- Resource Allocation
- Communications
Timeline
Staff Officer Grade 2 - Cavalry
Army Headquarters
01.2024 - Current
Officer Instructor - Armour
Combat Training Centre
01.2022 - 12.2023
Senior Instructor
316th Cavalry Regiment - United States Army
01.2020 - 12.2021
Officer Commanding
Land Warfare Centre
01.2019 - 11.2019
Officer Commissioning Course -
Royal Military College - Duntroon
High School Diploma -
A.B. Paterson College
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Engineering
University of New South Wales
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