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Work History
Education
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Peter Stubbs

Harrison,ACT

Summary

Highly motivated manager with excellent people skills, strong communication skills and a well developed network across Navy and wider Defence. Adept at using a deliberate planning process, across a number of Defence roles, whilst ensuring a geographically dispersed, matrixed and cross functional team remain focused towards a common objective. Able to achieve short to medium term goals while maintaining a strategic focus. Able to grasp new concepts quickly while embracing new challenges.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief of Staff - Navy People Branch

Dept of Defence - Navy
Canberra, ACT
12.2021 - Current
  • Developed and implemented short, medium and strategic planning objectives for the Navy workforce.
  • Developed and coordinated cross domain workforce recovery campaigns.
  • Navy lead for the post DSR integrated personnel implementation planning and execution, using the deliberate planning process.
  • Managed geographically dispersed, matrixed and crossed functional teams of over 230 staff across Australia and overseas.
  • Developed and presented briefs and presentations to senior ADF leadership.
  • Managed communications between senior leaders and other staff members.
  • Sourced and managed contracts from a number of industry companies, using the ASDEFCON contracting requirements.
  • Coordinated and operated the Navy People Branch budget (over $65M).

Chief of Staff - Career Management Navy

Dept of Defence - Navy
Canberra, ACT
12.2019 - 12.2021
  • Managed geographically dispersed, matrixed and crossed functional teams of over 100 staff across Australia.
  • Responded to short notice tasking, such as ministerial requests, Royal Commission request and senior leadership requirements.
  • Coordinated and managed the Career management budget (over $3.5M).
  • Developed and implemented workforce strategies to prioritize operational focused capabilities.

Deputy Director Navy Force Analysis

Dept of Defence - Navy
Canberra, ACT
01.2018 - 12.2019
  • Managed the RAN-USN Capability Requirements Steering Group and the eight subordinate warfare working groups.
  • Navy lead for experimentation, including the 2019 Force Structure Plan.
  • Supported capability projects through the Defence Capability System.
  • Contributed to the Future Navy Operating Concept.

Merchant Navy

Farstad Shipping
Melbourne, VIC
07.2012 - 12.2017
  • Deck Officer for offshore vessels supporting the offshore oil and gas industry on the Australian NW shelf.
  • Dynamic Positioning Officer, including operation with ROVs.

Deputy Director Maritime Commitments & Operations

Dept of Defence - Navy
Bungendore
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Navy lead for the deliberate planning for joint operational campaigns.
  • Developed and presented operational briefs and presentations to ADF senior leadership, including daily update briefs.
  • Led joint operational teams to international exercises.
  • Developed and managed the short to medium term tasking of all Navy ships, submarines and units.
  • Responded to short notice tasking, including ministerial requests and senior leadership requirements.

Executive Officer HMAS Perth

Dept of Defence - Navy
Rockingham, WA
06.2007 - 01.2009
  • Sub unit Command.
  • Managed the day-to-day management and coordination of a crew of over 180 staff.
  • Managed the internal and external program, including operations with coalition Navies.

Education

Principal Warfare Officer -

Dept of Defence - Navy
RAN Warfare Training School
07-2003

High School Diploma -

Church of England Grammar School
Brisbane QLD
12-1986

Skills

  • Relationship Management and Building
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Multitasking
  • Strategic Planning
  • Effective Communication
  • Decision-Making
  • Adaptability and Flexibility

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Chief of Staff - Navy People Branch

Dept of Defence - Navy
12.2021 - Current

Chief of Staff - Career Management Navy

Dept of Defence - Navy
12.2019 - 12.2021

Deputy Director Navy Force Analysis

Dept of Defence - Navy
01.2018 - 12.2019

Merchant Navy

Farstad Shipping
07.2012 - 12.2017

Deputy Director Maritime Commitments & Operations

Dept of Defence - Navy
01.2009 - 01.2012

Executive Officer HMAS Perth

Dept of Defence - Navy
06.2007 - 01.2009

Principal Warfare Officer -

Dept of Defence - Navy

High School Diploma -

Church of England Grammar School
Peter Stubbs