Nicholas Spalding

Successfully executed innovative projects within subunits and wider defence community.

• Aligned project objectives with strategic government goals to ensure mission success.
• Developed and implemented training and capability development programs for indigenous forces and team members.
• Fostered a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Managed logistical planning and execution for major training exercises.
• Coordinated finance, human resources, and operational requirements.
• Conducted risk assessments and ensured compliance with Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) legislation.
• Conducted domestic counter-terrorism operations and offshore recovery initiatives.
• Mentored and provided career counselling to team members, improving performance and cohesion.
• Produced detailed security threat assessments for high-level governmental visits.
• Developed and delivered training programs at individual, group, divisional, and national levels.
• Led trial and evaluation of new procedures and equipment within Special Operations Command.
• Collaborated with international forces to promote skill-sharing and operational coordination.
• Strengthened partnerships in deployment areas such as Afghanistan and Southeast Asia.

• Interacted with patients and families while demonstrating high standards of performance, teamwork, and compassion.
• Maintained patient records and reports to enable tracking history and provide accurate and up-to-date information for physicians and other medical staff.
• Collected and processed laboratory specimens to obtain samples for analysis.
• Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
• Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment, and reagents used and placed orders for replacements.
• Prepared and inspected medical equipment and instruments to manage wear and tear.
• Updated patient records accurately and efficiently, ensuring proper documentation and communication between healthcare professionals.

• Coordinated infantry positioning and equipment locations to facilitate safety and efficiency.
• Evaluated individual soldier performance, providing constructive feedback for professional growth and career advancement.
• Utilised critical thinking to analyse situations and formulate decisions.
• Assisted in community outreach initiatives, fostering positive relationships between military personnel and local civilians.
• Increased mission success rate by conducting thorough intelligence analysis and strategic planning.
• Streamlined logistical processes to ensure the timely arrival of supplies and equipment for field operations.
• Adapted quickly to changing conditions on the battlefield, enabling the successful completion of assigned tasks under pressure.