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THAM MITCHELL-MANIKHOT

Canberra,ACT

Summary

Committed Public Servant with sound operational and administrative expertise who thrives in high-stress environments. I possess the communication skills, analytical and rapport building abilities that will make me a valuable asset to any role. I am a seasoned team leader with unrelenting dedication to keeping the community safe.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Border Force Officer

Australian Border Force
08.2023 - Current

AGSVA Negative Vetting 1 Clearance | valid from 24/11/2023

  • Working in Counter Terrorism Investigations within the Special Investigations Branch
  • Undertaking and supporting complex intervention activities related to national security targets and goods in support of enforcement activities including investigations
  • Analysing persons of interest and operationalising responses to mitigate risks and investigate possible offences pursuant to Customs, Migration, Citizenship and criminal legislation
  • Responsible for coordinating the ABF’s contribution to whole-of-government national security outcomes and objectives by providing border capability to Counter Terrorism-related investigative functions across national jurisdictions
  • Delivering high quality and accurate information to stakeholders across the ABF, and more broadly intelligence and law enforcement partners, while adhering to information sharing protocols


Community Safety Officer

Mornington Peninsula Shire
06.2022 - 07.2023
  • Operate as an Authorised Officer in the delivery of Animal Management and Local Law Enforcement
  • Investigate reports and concerns relating to alleged breaches of Acts, Regulations or Shire Local Laws in accordance with standard operating procedures and work protocols
  • Prepare briefs of evidence for breaches of law to be heard in Court
  • Conducting Record of Interviews with individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, including minors
  • Regularly producing reports which includes drafting victim and witness statements
  • Seconded into a Municipal Fire Prevention role within Emergency Management.

Border Force Officer

Australian Border Force
06.2020 - 04.2022
  • Posted to Maritime - Shipping Operations
  • Conduct vessel boarding and search activities including cabin, cargo and crew intervention.
  • Participate in maritime and land patrols.
  • Create departmental reports and use databases to search / research.
  • Perform compliance checks and liaise with shipping agents and crew members.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Border Enforcement Officer

Australian Border Force
06.2018 - 06.2020
  • Posted to Aviation Traveller - Border Enforcement
  • Digital Device Examination expert
  • Make real time decisions and perform intervention activities to address non-compliance threats to the border.
  • Demonstrate operational awareness and treat each interaction as an opportunity to collect information to inform intelligence.
  • Produce briefs of evidence and statements, and present in court if required.
  • Applying fast decision making when dealing with potentially high-risk situations.
  • Use questioning and interview methods in order to elicit information.
  • Applying legislation and facilitating sensitive information to the Joint Agency Child Exploitation Taskforce (JACET)

Irregular and Intermittent Employee

Australian Border Force
08.2016 - 06.2018
  • Prior employment history available upon request.

Education

Bachelor - Criminology

Griffith University
Brisbane, QLD
2020

Victorian Certificate of Higher Education -

Mullauna Secondary College
Mitcham, VIC
2010

Skills

  • Knowledge of cross-government legislative procedures
  • Ability to obtain and maintain national security clearances
  • Interact well with a diverse range of backgrounds
  • Ability to work both autonomously and in a team
  • Investigation Leadership
  • Report Preparation
  • Report Writing
  • Supervision and leadership
  • Data analysis

Accomplishments

    I was seconded to ABF’s Counter Proliferation team to assist with an operational requirement. Part of this involved compiling a complex Brief of Evidence to submit to the CDPP for nuclear related offences. I took it upon myself to review and re-draft Officer Statements with great attention to detail, completing over 40 statements in the process. After submission to the CDPP, I created a Statement Writing Standard Operating Procedure which was disseminated to the whole Special Investigations Branch, receiving recognition and awards in the process.

Certification

  • Working With Children Check | valid until 15/06/2027
  • HLTAID011 Provide First Aid | valid until 23/02/2026

Timeline

Senior Border Force Officer

Australian Border Force
08.2023 - Current

Community Safety Officer

Mornington Peninsula Shire
06.2022 - 07.2023

Border Force Officer

Australian Border Force
06.2020 - 04.2022

Border Enforcement Officer

Australian Border Force
06.2018 - 06.2020

Irregular and Intermittent Employee

Australian Border Force
08.2016 - 06.2018

Bachelor - Criminology

Griffith University

Victorian Certificate of Higher Education -

Mullauna Secondary College
THAM MITCHELL-MANIKHOT