Versatile and results-oriented professional with extensive experience across detention services, aviation logistics, and hospitality management. Excelled in conflict resolution at Melbourne Immigration Detention Centre and demonstrated exceptional leadership as a Chef & Restaurant Manager. Proficient in MS Office Suite and SAP, showcasing strong analytical and interpersonal skills. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and fostering stakeholder satisfaction.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Detention Services Officer
Melbourne Immigration detention centre
Broadmeadows, Vic
06.2013 - Current
Daily interaction with detainees, treating them with dignity and care, provide support, de-escalate conflicts, and address concerns and reporting on time.
Have daily contact with those identified as high risk, and maintain records.
Respond to detainees' and other stakeholders' needs.
Maintain a safe, secure working environment for all who work and live within the centre.
Perform welfare checks and head counts on a daily basis.
Encourage detainees to participate in centre activities, to use other facilities and engagement programes.
Perform transport and escort of detainees in and out of the centre.
Experience working in MIDC property(scanning mail, parcels, illicit items testing trained).
Experience working in control.
Experience working in different centers on secondment (CIIDC, Darwin Apods).
Experience and training in charter missions, aviation, transport, and escort.
Experience in residential, security, and front of house.
Experience in intelligence findings and reporting.
Forklift Driver - Aviation
Sodexo Remote
Newman, WA
01.2008 - 12.2012
Responsible for loading & unloading trucks by using a forklift
Responsible for baggage handling as well as refuelling the aircraft
Receive and dispatch aircraft as required
Responsible for communication with the pilot through radio systems
Responsible for assisting dis-advantage people to board the aircrafts
Responsible for representing the firm in the upmost professional manner & not brining the organisation into disrepute
Responsible for preparing documentation including assessment reports, incident reports & timesheets
Chef & Restaurant Manager
Gourmet Curry Hut Melbourne
01.2005 - 12.2008
Responsible for working within a Hospitality environment and delivering the highest level of customer service at all times
Planning menus & specials as well as determining price points and financial forecasts
Responsible for quality control and ensuring the highest standards are maintained
Responsible for food preparation & cooking meals for dinners
Responsible for inventory control, managing current stock & placing orders with suppliers
Demonstrated the ability to ensure KPIs & business outcomes were achieved at all times
Demonstrated the ability to handle customer complaints & ensure an amicable outcome is achieved at all times
Detention Service Officer at Serco Immigration Services - Yongah Hill Immigration Detention CentreDetention Service Officer at Serco Immigration Services - Yongah Hill Immigration Detention Centre
Fleet Manager / Detainee Service Officer / International Aviation Escort Officer Team Leader at Villawood Immigration Detention CentreFleet Manager / Detainee Service Officer / International Aviation Escort Officer Team Leader at Villawood Immigration Detention Centre