Rodney Farrelly
NIRIMBA,QLD
Summary
Dedicated Command Support Staff Member with extensive military administration experience. Supports command decision-making by facilitating communications and protecting critical assets and intelligence. Excellent knowledge of administration processes, developing and managing SOPs and implementation of a diverse range of training techniques to ensure professional outcomes.
Astute Physical Security Specialist with 10+ years of experience with infrastructure security processes and procedures for performing physical and personnel security monitoring, screening and reporting to maintain oversight of facilities. Orchestrates protective measures to safeguard information from loss, compromise or unauthorized disclosure to protect workforce, facilities and infrastructure from threats and effects of natural disasters. Collaborates with design specialists, operations personnel and other specialists to determine appropriate protection systems for maximum security while minimizing adverse impacts to organization's mission.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Command Support Staff Member
Australian Defence Force
10.2018 - 03.2022
- Enhanced operational efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and implementing new procedures.
- Improved communication within the team through regular briefings and updates on ongoing projects.
- Coordinated personnel training, ensuring all members were up-to-date with current policies and procedures.
- Managed schedules for high-ranking officers, contributing to a more organized and efficient work environment.
- Assisted in the development of strategic plans, providing thorough research and analysis to support decisionmaking.
- Maintained accurate records for personnel files, ensuring compliance with military regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Conducted thorough reviews of various documents, ensuring accuracy before submission to higher authorities.
- Prepared timely reports on unit activities, allowing leadership to make informed decisions based on accurate data.
- Increased morale among unit members by organizing recreational events and maintaining facilities conducive to relaxation during off-duty hours.
Emergency Response Team Officer
Serco Security – Immigration Detention Centre, Christmas Island
01.2017 - 01.2017
- Responsible for ensuring the safety and security of immigration detainees from diverse backgrounds
- Primarily trained to provide specialist management to high risk and high needs of detainees through the early identification and prevention of incidents
- Implement the company’s processes and procedures to maintain good order and security of the Centre, this includes conducting effective security searches and checks
- Manage the structured day routines of immigration detainees within the Centre as well as continually monitoring and assisting the welfare of detainees
- Conduct safe and secure transportation of high risk escorts of detainees to and from the Centre, including external services
- Document accurate and timely security reports and detainee notes through utilising Serco’s ICT platforms.
Detainee Service Officer
Serco Security – Immigration Detention Centre, Christmas Island
01.2017 - 01.2017
- Managing the structured day/night routines of immigration detainees within the centre
- Monitor and assist the welfare of detainees and assist them to manage their time in detention
- Attending to incidents within the centre efficiently and de-escalating volatile situations in an effective and timely manner
- Documenting timely and accurate security reports and detainee case notes, utilising Serco ICT platforms
- Use of effective security skills to implement Serco processes and procedures, resulting in maintaining good order and security of the Centre
- Conducting efficient security searches and checks in accordance with Serco’s policies and procedures.
Air Security Escort
Wilson Security Offshore – Manus Island, Papua New Guinea
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Responsible for escorting people and or property, this includes escorts that are low to high risk on domestic and international flights and or land escorts
- Carried out international escorts, which involved and ranged from medical supplies to high risk patients
- Continuously undertaking training to maintain an in depth knowledge of current policies and procedures
- This includes the current legislations that govern our rights and responsibilities, in particular countries we fly too or at which state the aircraft is at (e.g
- On tarmac, taxiing and doors open/closed)
- Trained in the 2014 Aircraft Emergency Procedures for A320, A330, B747, Over-wing fixed exits, Aircraft emergency communications/awareness and Water Survival Skills
- Trained in tactical manoeuvring and driving, and convoy/escort driving
- Trained and competent in physical and mechanical restraints, i.e
- Body, handcuffs and plasticuffs
- The use of “Garrett Hand Held Scanners”, along with conducting frisk, detailed and strip searches with the utmost discretion.
Refugee Status Determination Officer
Wilson Security Offshore – Manus Island, Papua New Guinea
01.2014 - 01.2016
- My main responsibility and duties in this role was the protection and safety of lawyers and Papua New Guinea Officials when they interviewed transferees
- Continuous and regular liaising with lawyers and government, both from Papua New Guinea and Australia
- Maintaining confidentiality at all times and always adhering to the correct policies and processes.
Property Officer
Wilson Security Offshore – Manus Island, Papua New Guinea
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Working in a Warehouse facility and being responsible for all the clients property, this includes receiving, logging and storing of all belongings
- Conducting and processing of all new arrivals to the Centre and also all of the departures
- This may be for medical transfers or permanent departures of the Centre
- Keeping detailed and accurate records of all property that is being held, both hard copies and electronic
- On a regular basis, conducting accurate audits of all items that are being held in the Centre
- Processing of all the mail that arrives and ensuring that no contraband or illegal items are entering the Centre.
Safety and Security Advisor
Wilson Security Offshore – Manus Island, Papua New Guinea
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Interacting with transferees, this included monitoring the general welfare and well-being of transferees and assisting in any problems that they were experiencing
- Ensure appropriate levels of security were adhered to at all times, including monitoring security equipment, patrolling internally and checking vehicles and individuals entering and leaving the Facility
- Continuously observing transferee behaviour and complying with Incident Reporting requirements
- Contribute to the maintenance records pertaining to all aspects of the Facility’s performance
- For example, responsible for recording and updating electronic and hard copies of over one thousand files
- Liaise with various stakeholders, including Internal Liaison, i.e
- Site employees, managers and Persons in Regional Processing Centre
- External Liaison, i.e
- Department of Immigration and Citizenship staff
- Also Interpreters and Key Stakeholders in Regional Processing Centre facilities.
Cavalry Specialist Gunner
Australian Defence Force
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Responsible for operating and maintaining communications within the ASLAV to ensure the ability to communicate to the hierarchy and other vehicles
- Mentor of the driver of the vehicle and also relief of the commander of the vehicle
- Conducting maintenance, servicing, firing and cleaning of the vehicles main weapon, i.e
- 25mm Bushmaster Chain Gun
- Trained in the use of tear gas and explosives
- Operation and maintenance of communications equipment, including field communications equipment
- Prepared documents for destruction
- Carried out situational training exercises and all infantry dismounted battle drills, which involved me undertaking the position as a fire team member
- Training and Military Qualifications included: Explosive Hazard Awareness & Protection MOD 1 &2; Deliver Oxygen Therapy; Combat First Aid; Specialist Gunner ASLAV; BGC 3 Radio (Mounted); Battle Group Intelligence; Military Self Defence; 66mm Rocket Launcher; 7.62mm MAG 58 MG; 12.7mm QCB MG; 9mm Pistol MK3; Hand Held Pyrotechnics and Specialist Combat Communications RT-F100 and 200.
Education
Certificate IV - Business
Australian Government - Department of Defence
Canberra, ACT05.2023
Certificate IV - In Leadership And Management
Australian Government - Department of Defence
Canberra, ACT05.2023
College of Law, Education and Training
05.2018
Praetorian Bodyguard USA
03.2018
G6 Training Solutions
08.2015
Morrissey Training Solutions
03.2014
Bluedog Training
01.2014
Churchill Education
01.2014
Churchill Education
01.2014
Australian Defence Force
10.2013
Skills
- Staff training and development
- Conflict resolution
- Data analysis
- Meeting facilitation
- Process improvement
- Team leadership
- Customer service orientation
- Problem-solving abilities
References
- Brenton Pitt, Security Supervisor, 0402 475 415, brenton.pitt@outlook.com
- Mark Roberts, Chief Clerk - ADF, 0414 946810
Certification
- Security License
- HR License
- Motorbike and Boat Licence
Water sports, Music, Camping
Love all water sports from surfing, swimming, fishing, diving to Jet Skiing. Listen to all genres of music, and play guitar and drums. Camp and travel as often as possible with my wife and son on beaches or in local national parks.
Timeline
Command Support Staff Member
Australian Defence Force
10.2018 - 03.2022
Emergency Response Team Officer
Serco Security – Immigration Detention Centre, Christmas Island
01.2017 - 01.2017
Detainee Service Officer
Serco Security – Immigration Detention Centre, Christmas Island
01.2017 - 01.2017
Air Security Escort
Wilson Security Offshore – Manus Island, Papua New Guinea
01.2014 - 01.2016
Refugee Status Determination Officer
Wilson Security Offshore – Manus Island, Papua New Guinea
01.2014 - 01.2016
Property Officer
Wilson Security Offshore – Manus Island, Papua New Guinea
01.2014 - 01.2016
Safety and Security Advisor
Wilson Security Offshore – Manus Island, Papua New Guinea
01.2014 - 01.2016
Cavalry Specialist Gunner
Australian Defence Force
01.2009 - 01.2014
Certificate IV - Business
Australian Government - Department of Defence
Certificate IV - In Leadership And Management
Australian Government - Department of Defence
College of Law, Education and Training
Praetorian Bodyguard USA
G6 Training Solutions
Morrissey Training Solutions
Bluedog Training
Churchill Education
Churchill Education
Australian Defence Force
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