Camping, Fishing and spending as much time with my daughters
Matthew Ryder
Soldier
Townsville,QLD
Summary
During my 30+ years in the ADF I have fulfilled many varied roles from employment as an infantry rifleman through to being a Company Sargent Major of an infantry Combat team. With my career concluding as the Combat Training Centre Live as a coach, Wing sergeant major and OPSWO. I am am a dynamic, results-driven professional within the Australian Defence Force. Adept at leading and developing teams to enhance operational and performance efficiency. Proven ability to analyse observations and trends to enhance strategic decisions and develop comprehensive reports. I am a reliable team member with a very strong focus on integrity and mission success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
Certificates
1
1
Language
Work History
Warrant Officer Class two
Australian Defence Force
01.2013 - Current
- Roles: Operations Warrant Officer, Instructor SUBJ1 WO, Company Sergeant Major and as a coach with in the Combat Training Centre.
- Responsibilities/Skills:
- Lead skilled workplace teams to achieve organisational tasks.
- Planning and management of all training courses run within a sub unit.
- Resource bidding, allocation, management for all training courses within unit.
- A vast knowledge on Military Land Operations to support command in strategic decisions
- Manage and maintain extensive logistical accounts
- Coach and mentor peers and superiors to performance improve the tactical teams from Company through to Brigade headquarter elements
Sergeant
Australian Defence Force
01.2006 - 12.2012
- Roles: Company mechanised Sergeant, Rifle Company Platoon Sergeant, Training Sergeant for reserve Infantry initial training.
- Responsibilities/Skills:
- The maintenance and servicing schedule for a vehicle fleet of 25 armoured vehicles.
- Train and mentor junior officers and soldiers to support command
- Logistical planning and management
- Responsibilities/Skills : Heavy vehicle maintenance, Vehicle operation, route and tactical planning, radio operation, small team leadership , casualty and emergency management, fleet maintenance management.
Education
Completed High School (Year 12) -
Beaudesert State High School
12-1995
Skills
Team Leadership, Training Delivery, Training Management, Fleet Management, Military Land Operations, Resource Planning, Conflict Management, Performance Reporting, Occupational First Aid, Microsoft Operating Systems
Certification
Qld Drivers Licence
Interests
Timeline
Warrant Officer Class two
Australian Defence Force
01.2013 - Current
Sergeant
Australian Defence Force
01.2006 - 12.2012
Completed High School (Year 12) -
Beaudesert State High School
Languages
English
Awards
Army Bronze Level Commendation 2024