Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Citizenship
Charitableworks
Hobbies and Interests
Certification
References
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Trent Cameron Leak

Largs North,South Australia

Summary

With a proven track record at the RAAF and exceptional leadership qualities, I excel in high-pressure environments, demonstrating strong problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills. My experience spans military, security, logistics, construction, management and team development, achieving significant efficiency improvements and fostering a positive culture. Proficient in MS Office, I bring a high level of computer and mechanical aptitude and interpersonal abilities to any role.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

AIRFIELD DEFENCE GUARD RESERVES

RAAF
01.2012 - Current
  • Worked as a reservist in a full-time capacity within the Training Cell at 3 Security Forces Squadron assisting with filling a capability gap for circa 12 months (JUL21 - AUG22)
  • Still a reservist however not actively parading.

VACUUM TRUCK OFF-SIDER / PIPELINE CCTV INSPECTOR

Envirogen
08.2022 - 12.2023
  • Operation and Maintenance of a variety of vac trucks; minimum sixty-hour weeks plus over-time
  • Hydro excavation (tier 1 civil construction sites)
  • Drain Cleaning utilising Combo trucks with jetter high pressure hydro systems
  • CCTV inspection/defect reporting of newly installed stormwater pipelines within a tier 1 civil construction environment
  • CCTV inspection/defect reporting for SA Water with newly installed/pre-existing sewerage networks
  • Confined Space entries/sentry duties in dangerous environments with often toxic materials
  • Training new drivers on vac equipment and operations; high attrition rate
  • Running Hydro Jet Pumps up to 20,000 psi high volume
  • Shutdown shift work
  • Often working in dirty, hot, toxic, wet, uncomfortable and dangerous environments
  • Manual handling often carrying 30m lengths of 6 Inch flex hose up 6 stories in large factory settings
  • General labouring/yard duties
  • Operating forklift

DISTRIBUTION MANAGER

Recycling Plastics Australia
12.2018 - 06.2021
  • Establish and implement department within a newly formed large scale plastics recycling operation
  • Drive a safety-first culture within the business and strictly implement health and safety procedures
  • Use software systems to manage stock levels, delivery times and transport costs
  • Use data from software systems to evaluate performance and quality and to plan improvements
  • Allocate and manage staff resources according to changing needs
  • Liaise and negotiate with customers and suppliers and develop business by creating new contracts, analysing logistical problems and producing solutions
  • Continually improve and develop business performance within the constraints of legislation
  • Manage staff training issues, motivate other members of the team and ensure daily objectives are achieved
  • Plan and managing projects, work on new supply strategies, plan vehicle routes, manage movements of up to 12 B-double trucks daily and oversee exporting/importing material through international shipping channels
  • Entrusted with the distribution responsibilities for a new company utilising skills and prior experiences to establish the department from scratch in a short period of time
  • Having Developed all distribution processes and procedures, built and developed a highly effective team and retained all team members achieving a high production level and low attrition rate
  • Responsible for dispatching 400+ tonnes of material per week, moving over 150 tonnes around site per day and unloading up to 150 tonnes of material per day with a small team
  • Received peer recognition from other department managers as having fostered the ‘model’ team within the organisation that other departments should strive to replicate
  • Negotiated a turbulent, somewhat toxic ‘executive management’ team to always hit KPI’s and fostered a positive culture within my department separate to what was happening within other department teams
  • Created and maintained a high-level corporate deal between Clean Away and RPA, championing the relationship which saw over 200K pm service in waste removal
  • Managed and processed all admin work daily for accounts receivable and payable, all invoicing and picking paperwork (generated through evolution) was processed by myself in addition to my duties as a ‘distribution manager’

Installations Supervisor

Adapta Business Products
, SA
02.2017 - 11.2018
  • Surveyed site locations to determine best plans and assess potential problems.
  • Determined schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities, based on priority, quantity of equipment and personnel skill.
  • Provided technical direction or support to installation teams during installation, start-up, testing, system commissioning or performance monitoring.
  • Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
  • Monitored employee work levels and optimized performance with strategic approaches.
  • Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Developed processes, procedures, and standards for installations.
  • Conducted pre- and post-installation visits, as well as frequent project assessment, to maximize quality.
  • Utilized a variety of hand and power tools to cut, shape, and fit materials for installation.
  • Followed building standards and codes during unit installations.

SAFETY AND SECURITY ADVISOR

Wilson Security – Manus Island Offshore Processing Centre, Papua New Guinea
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Conducted hazard checks and identified suitable control
  • Monitored and ensured the welfare of high-risk transferees and implemented preventative strategies
  • Provided specialist security advice, physical security presence and asset protection capabilities
  • Provided escort for transferees during programs, activities and excursions and for stakeholders within the compounds
  • Trained local officers in static and mobile security operations
  • Provided entry point control ensuring there is no unauthorised access to RPC
  • Engaged with transferees on a daily basis to monitor their wellbeing and built trust and rapport with transferees to assist in detecting incidents before they occur gaining intelligence on the larger security forecast
  • Conducted periodic perimeter checks, patrolled high risk locations and conducted safety and security audits in order to protect critical infrastructure
  • Responded to all classifications of incidents from minor through to critical in a professional, safe, fast, efficient manner
  • Highly dynamic, dangerous environment
  • Promoted to Supervisor roles within the MRPC, Compound team leader, Medical Centre Security team leader, external roaming ‘Romeo’ supervisor, Police Liaison to PNG Mountain Police
  • Control room supervisor, liaising with high level government stakeholders (Chief of boarder force) in the instance of a major incident providing ‘battlefield commentary’ of incidents in progress
  • Providing senior leadership (MRPC Command) with guidance and advice during incidents

RESTAURANT ASSISTANT MANAGER

Springa Food Services – Racquets Bistro, Adelaide
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Oversaw front of house management, customer relations, administration, event planning, quality control and sanitation maintenance
  • Researched new wholesale food suppliers and negotiated prices
  • Calculated future needs in kitchenware and equipment and place orders, as needed
  • Managed and stored vendors’ contracts and invoices
  • Coordinated communication between front of the house and back of the house staff
  • Prepared shift schedules and processed payroll for all restaurant staff
  • Kept detailed records of daily, weekly and monthly costs and revenues and drove profit growth by implementing staff sales incentives
  • Monitored compliance with safety and hygiene regulations

AIRFIELD DEFENCE GUARD FULL-TIME

RAAF
01.2008 - 01.2012
  • Provide specialist ground combat capability in order to protect air power assets from the effects of hostile ground action
  • Conduct aircraft security operations providing protection to aircraft, infrastructure and personnel
  • Conduct static guarding and control of entry points
  • Train wider RAAF in small arms weapons handling and ground defence techniques
  • Command of a half section of ADG’s whilst in the field and in barracks
  • Provide training for junior ADG’s on a daily basis up to rifle flight level (30 men)
  • Command both foot and vehicle patrols by day or night providing security out to a 10km perimeter around airbase installations
  • Oversee construction of field defences, weapon pits, observation posts, fences and road blocks etc
  • Facilitate the manning of crew served weapons systems such as machine guns and anti-armour weapons
  • Manage the handing highly security sensitive communications and observation equipment
  • Maintain IR (Individual Readiness) to ensure rapid deployment

Education

Certificate of Education Graduated Yr 11 -

Pulteney Grammar School
Adelaide
12-2004

Certificate III in Hospitality -

TafeSA
Adelaide
01-2003

1RTU Recruit Training -

RAAF Recruits School

Airfield Defence Guard Basic Course -

Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)
01.2008

Internal Military Qualifications -

Skills

  • Confined Space Ticket
  • Current Police Clearance
  • Fully Vaccinated
  • Current NV1 Security Clearance
  • Excellent Work Ethic
  • Strong Ability to Identify & Solve Problems
  • Natural Leader in a Team Environment
  • Ability to Work Independently
  • Ability to Work Within Teams
  • Proven Mechanical Aptitude
  • High Level of Trainability
  • Ability to Operate in Hazardous Situations
  • Ability to Operate in High Pressure Situations
  • Ability to Risk Assess in Stressful Situations
  • High Standard of Personal Hygiene
  • High Level of Personal Fitness
  • Excellent Situational Awareness
  • High Level of Personal Discipline
  • Close Eye to Detail
  • Strong Written Communication Skills
  • Strong Verbal Communication Skills
  • Proven Interpersonal Skills
  • Strong Customer Engagement Skills
  • Strong Stakeholder Engagement Skills
  • Excellent Resources Management Skills
  • High Level of Computer Aptitude
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite

Citizenship

Australian Citizen with Current Passport, English, Fluent

Charitableworks

RAAF Representative, Hannah’s Foundation Charity Event

Hobbies and Interests

  • AFL
  • Cricket
  • Motorsport
  • Fishing
  • Water Sports
  • Camping
  • Cooking
  • Hiking

Certification

  • Full Unrestricted Car License
  • Construction White Card
  • Current NV1 Security Clearance
  • Confined Space Ticket
  • Reach Stacker High Risk License

References

  • Heath Henderson, Supervisor – Envirogen Industrial Services, 0499 910 318
  • Darren Elliot, Services Manager – Recycling Plastics Australia, 0418 835 552
  • Khan Leighton, Production Manager – Recycling Plastics Australia, 0432 569 784
  • Sgt. Jarrad Pincher, Training Cell Supervisor – 3SECFOR SQN, 0433 348 834
  • Sgt. Scott Nuku, Section Commander – Ground Defence Training Flight, RAAF Base Amberley, QLD, 07 5361 3657, 0405 816 282, scott.nuku@defence.gov.au

Timeline

VACUUM TRUCK OFF-SIDER / PIPELINE CCTV INSPECTOR

Envirogen
08.2022 - 12.2023

DISTRIBUTION MANAGER

Recycling Plastics Australia
12.2018 - 06.2021

Installations Supervisor

Adapta Business Products
02.2017 - 11.2018

SAFETY AND SECURITY ADVISOR

Wilson Security – Manus Island Offshore Processing Centre, Papua New Guinea
01.2014 - 01.2017

AIRFIELD DEFENCE GUARD RESERVES

RAAF
01.2012 - Current

RESTAURANT ASSISTANT MANAGER

Springa Food Services – Racquets Bistro, Adelaide
01.2012 - 01.2014

AIRFIELD DEFENCE GUARD FULL-TIME

RAAF
01.2008 - 01.2012

Certificate of Education Graduated Yr 11 -

Pulteney Grammar School

Certificate III in Hospitality -

TafeSA

1RTU Recruit Training -

RAAF Recruits School

Airfield Defence Guard Basic Course -

Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)

Internal Military Qualifications -

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