Salvatore Fava
Sunbury,VIC
Summary
Experienced security and rail operations professional with a background in training, supervision, and safeworking support. Skilled in onboarding, customer service, incident reporting, and compliance documentation. Known for adaptability, strong communication, and dependable team support.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Rail Track Force Protection Co-Ordinator
Rail Safeworking Solutions
Melbourne, VIC
08.2026 - Current
- Coordinated communication between field crews, supervisors, and control staff to ensure seamless rail operations.
- Assisted with preparing safe working documents, permits, and work plans for rail work sites.
- Verified site readiness and access requirements prior to commencement of rail work.
- Confirmed site readiness by conducting thorough inspections and verifying access requirements before project initiation, and access requirements before rail work commenced.
- Entered job records and compliance logs into Rail Safeworking Solutions systems.
- Supported safety briefings and toolbox talks for rail safeworking teams.
- Assisted with incident reporting and escalation following Rail Safeworking Solutions procedures.
- Streamlined communication between departments to expedite issue resolution.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures related to project management activities.
Trainer & Supervisor
OnGuard Group
Melbourne, VIC
08.2020 - Current
- Trained newly hired top talent to fill key positions and maximize productivity.
- Trained security personnel on site procedures and company standards.
- Delivered onboarding sessions for new OnGuard Group staff.
- Coached team members on customer service and incident reporting.
- Reviewed training materials for policy and compliance accuracy.
- Designed and developed training materials for new employees in the organization.
- Reinforced communication, professionalism, and workplace conduct expectations.
- Observed training sessions and documented completion records.
- Monitored access control, visitor checks, and badge compliance.
Rail Track Force Protection Co-Ordinator
Track Protection Australia
Melbourne, VIC
08.2022 - 08.2026
- Coordinated rail safe working schedules and site access, ensuring compliance and safety for Rail Safeworking Solutions projects.
- Managed communication flow between field crews, supervisors, and control staff, facilitating efficient rail operations.
- Prepared comprehensive safe working documents, permits, and work plans, supporting effective management of rail work sites.
- Confirmed site readiness and access requirements before rail work commenced.
- Supported safety briefings and toolbox talks for rail safeworking teams.
Security Trainer/Cash In Transit Security Officer
Prosegur/Linfox Armaguard
Clayton, Kensington & Essendon Fields, VIC
01.2017 - 08.2022
- Delivered induction sessions on Prosegur and Armaguard safety standards and site security requirements.
- Monitored compliance with Prosegur policies and WHS rules, ensuring adherence to industry procedures and enhancing safety standards.
- Facilitated practical coaching for incident response and secure workplace practices.
- Developed training materials for armored transport and cash processing operations.
- Coached teams on vault access, ATM servicing, and customer service expectation.
- Trained newly hired top talent to fill key positions and maximize productivity.
- Documented training activities, including attendance records, feedback forms, and surveys, to ensure comprehensive tracking of trainee engagement.
- Maintained up-to-date records of trainee progress and provided regular updates to the management team.
- Recommended improvements in training processes, contributing to enhanced training effectiveness and alignment with operational needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
Melbourne, VIC02-1996
Masters In Education
Skills
- Safety management
- Safety communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication
- Team leadership
- Team player
- Prompt and efficient
- Flexible
- Adaptable
- Commitment to safety training
- Strong work ethic
Certification
- Certificate IV Training & Assessment
- Certificate III Security Operations - Firearms, Batons & Cuffs, Cash In Transit
- Certificate II Security Operations - Crowd Controller and Security Guard, Control Room Operator, Monitoring Centre Operator
- Victorian Security Licence
- Victorian Handgun Licence Semi Automatic & Revolver
- Victorian Category A & B Longarm Licence
- Working With Children Check - Employee
Timeline
Rail Track Force Protection Co-Ordinator
Rail Safeworking Solutions
08.2026 - Current
Rail Track Force Protection Co-Ordinator
Track Protection Australia
08.2022 - 08.2026
Trainer & Supervisor
OnGuard Group
08.2020 - Current
Security Trainer/Cash In Transit Security Officer
Prosegur/Linfox Armaguard
01.2017 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
Masters In Education