Sara Mooney
Wauchope,NSW
Summary
Adept at strategic planning and innovation, I spearheaded content development for the Royal Australian Navy's HORIZON program, significantly enhancing compliance and operational efficiency. My leadership at the Joint Military Police Unit and expertise in task delegation and security analysis underscore my ability to drive impactful change and foster cross-functional collaboration.
I have 23.5 years of Defence experience within the logistics, policing and security fields and I also have various operational experiences in Sudan, UAE and the South Pacific.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Officer Content Development Program HORIZON
Royal Australian Navy
2024.01 - Current
- Designed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry regulations, minimising risk exposure for the organisation.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
- Developed and designed professional development articles, newsletters, podcasts and multimedia resources for the Navy's foremost professional development platform.
- Established strong cross-functional relationships with other departments, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Officer Commanding Joint Military Police Station
Joint Military Police Unit
2022.01 - 2024.01
- Officer Commanding officer of 30 Military Police Members in WA responsible for garrison policing, investigations of serious crimes and security matters.
- Liaised with AFP, Border Force and AFP on a regular basis and provided timely policing and security advice to Command.
- Undertook vetting of all policing and security reports before they were disseminated.
SO3 Policing Operations
Joint Military Police Force
2019.06 - 2021.12
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation, ensuring proper evidence handling and information sharing among relevant parties.
Security Analyst
Directorate of Policing and Security Navy
2019.01 - 2019.06
- Reviewed existing security architecture for improvements with DPSN that aligned with evolving Navy needs while minimising risk exposure.
- Coordinated incident response efforts across multiple departments, fostering teamwork in resolving complex issues effectively.
- Conducted regular vulnerability assessments to identify weaknesses and implement appropriate countermeasures.
- Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
Education
No Degree - Diploma of Government Investigations
ADF
Canberra, ACT2020-10
No Degree - Diploma of Security And Risk Management
Canberra Institute of Tech
Canberra, ACT2019-12
Bachelor of Arts - Global And South East Asian Stidies
Charles Darwin University
Darwin, NT2008-04
Skills
- Task Delegation
- Meeting facilitation
- Strategic Planning
- Innovation and Creativity
Timeline
Staff Officer Content Development Program HORIZON
Royal Australian Navy
2024.01 - Current
Officer Commanding Joint Military Police Station
Joint Military Police Unit
2022.01 - 2024.01
SO3 Policing Operations
Joint Military Police Force
2019.06 - 2021.12
Security Analyst
Directorate of Policing and Security Navy
2019.01 - 2019.06
No Degree - Diploma of Government Investigations
ADF
No Degree - Diploma of Security And Risk Management
Canberra Institute of Tech
Bachelor of Arts - Global And South East Asian Stidies
Charles Darwin University