Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Community Involvement
Core Skills And Expertise
Professional Memberships And Affiliations
Timeline
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Yushas Sharma

Ballarat,Australia

Summary

Entrepreneur and Director of Z Protection Services, a Ballarat-based security company operating across regional and metropolitan Victoria. Recognised for building a structured, accountability-driven security business in a traditionally inconsistent industry. Combines clinical discipline, operational leadership, and community engagement to deliver measurable outcomes and improved safety standards.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director

Z Protection Services
Ballarat, Australia
01.2024 - Current

Overview:

Founder of a security services company delivering tailored, prevention-focused solutions across construction, retail, healthcare, and event sectors throughout Ballarat, Melbourne, Geelong, and surrounding regions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead overall business strategy, growth, and operational direction
  • Manage client acquisition, retention, and stakeholder relationships
  • Recruit, train, and supervise security personnel across multiple sites
  • Oversee rostering, compliance, and service delivery standards
  • Implement operational systems (GPS tracking, NFC scanning, reporting platforms, control room oversight)
  • Ensure compliance with licensing, safety, and regulatory requirements

Key Achievements:

  • A Ballarat-based security company operating across regional and metropolitan Victoria. Recognised for building a structured, accountability-driven security business in a traditionally inconsistent industry.
  • Expanded operations across multiple regions within the first year of establishment
  • Built and managed a growing workforce of full-time and casual security personnel
  • Secured contracts across construction, retail, healthcare, and event sectors
  • Implemented structured monitoring systems improving accountability and transparency
  • Established 24/7 operational oversight and rapid incident response capability
  • Delivered measurable outcomes in incident prevention, particularly in construction site security

Family Business – Ballarat Indian Restaurant
Ballarat, Australia
01.2014 - Current
  • Supported operations of a long-standing local hospitality business from a young age
  • Assisted with customer service, order management, and front-of-house coordination
  • Contributed to maintaining service quality and customer satisfaction in a high-volume environment
  • Developed early understanding of business operations, customer experience, and work ethic

Enrolled Nurse

Central Highlands Rural Health
VIC, Australia
11.2023 - 03.2024
  • Delivered patient-centered care in a clinical environment
  • Managed high-pressure situations requiring critical thinking and rapid decision-making
  • Developed strong clinical judgement, communication, and risk management skills
  • Worked collaboratively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams

Education

Bachelor of Nursing - Registered Nurse

Federation University Australia
Ballarat, VIC
01-2025

Diploma of Nursing - Enrolled Nurse

Federation University Australia
Ballarat, VIC
12-2022

Skills

  • Business Development & Growth Strategy
  • Market Analysis
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Risk Assessment & Security Planning
  • Systems Implementation & Process Improvement
  • Operations & Workforce Management
  • Strategic Problem Solving
  • Leadership & Team Management

Certification

  • Private Security Business Licence (Victoria), Z46-121-90S
  • Private Security Individual Licence (Victoria), Z50-863-70S
  • First Aid Certificate

Community Involvement

  • Sponsor – North Ballarat Football & Netball Club (player sponsorship)
  • Sponsor – Vikings FC (local football club)
  • Active supporter of One Humanity Shower Bus, providing assistance and resources as required
  • Former player – Sebastopol Vikings FC (4–5 years participation)
  • Contributed to improving local community safety through proactive security services and support for affected businesses

Core Skills And Expertise

  • Business Development & Growth Strategy
  • Operations & Workforce Management
  • Risk Assessment & Security Planning
  • Leadership & Team Management
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Strategic Problem Solving
  • Systems Implementation & Process Improvement

Professional Memberships And Affiliations

  • Member – BNI Southern Cross Ballarat
  • Participant & Sponsor – BizNet Breakfasts (Commerce Ballarat)
  • Member - Australian Security Industry Association Limited (ASIAL)

Timeline

Director

Z Protection Services
01.2024 - Current

Enrolled Nurse

Central Highlands Rural Health
11.2023 - 03.2024

Family Business – Ballarat Indian Restaurant
01.2014 - Current

Bachelor of Nursing - Registered Nurse

Federation University Australia

Diploma of Nursing - Enrolled Nurse

Federation University Australia
Yushas Sharma