current resume july 2016

Robert BrownExperience with:

Management of Teams in the areas of Regulatory Compliance/Crime and Environmental Investigation Federal, State and Local Government Legislation

Local Laws, Community Safety and Asset Management Emergency Management Procedures and roles

Court Procedures and Brief Preparation Policy and Procedures development

Building stakeholder relationships in a complex environment

Robert BrownMobile I 0418121424 Email I [email protected]

Qualified and Experienced Leader in Investigations and Regulatory Compliance.

Profile

After 22 years of investigative and regulatory compliance experience and over 10 years of leadership experience, I believe that I have developed into an accomplished and dedicated leader in the fields of investigations and regulatory compliance. During this period I have demonstrated a strong work ethic and leadership qualities within, Local Government, The Environmental Protection Authority, Victoria Police and Private Companies which has been regularly acknowledged in the form of written commendations, awards and letters of reference. I believe that the skills, knowledge and experience that I have acquired and developed throughout my career have enabled me to perform varied leadership roles in the fields of compliance, investigations and enforcement within all levels of government.

Career Highlights

2014- Authorised Officer Compliance City of Monash- I commenced this role in December 2014 and it has provided me with an opportunity within local government. Along with my core objectives I am currently developing traffic management strategies for construction sites within the City of Monash. These strategies will enhance the overall safety of these sites and lessen the impact and inconvenience to residents in the area. I am assisting in the development of procedures and a compliance and enforcement strategy which would ensure consistency within compliance throughout the organisation.

2014 Compliance Supervisor Southern Rural Water – Performed the role of Compliance Supervisor with Southern Rural Water. During this period I developed a compliance and enforcement strategy for the organisation as well as an investigative training package for staff. I liaised and assisted the Department of Environment and Primary Industries in respect of the national strategy. During this time I managed finances, purchased equipment for staff, and developed guidelines relevant to the roles performed.

2013-2014Safety and Security Officer, Supervisor and Investigator Manus Island Regional Processing Centre - Performed the roles of Supervisor, Incident Response Team Leader and Investigator. I conducted investigations and performed supervision duties of up to 40 staff and 350 refugees ensuring compliance with government policies and

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procedures. I Supervised the Incident Response Teams who responded to any critical incidents within the facility. I was elected ass a WHS representative and I performed the role in a challenging and complex environment. I assisted in the development of policy and procedures relating to compliance, training and investigations. During my role I was responsible for the rostering of staff, rotations and delegations of duty. For the last 2 months I managed all movements of refugees to and from Papua New Guinea, Manus Island and Australia. This involved obtaining flights and satisfying airline security requirements, managing accommodation facilities for staff and refugees, organising interpreters and health appointments, managing accounts and submitting updated reports to superiors and ministers.

2013 Contract Investigator - Conducted Investigations on behalf of Mitchell Shire, relating to community safety issues.

2012-2013Team Leader/Senior Investigator/Authorised Officer - Environmental Protection Authority, Major Investigations Unit, Illegal Dumping Strike Force. During this time I led a team of investigators whilst I was in direct control of all surveillance operations, complex investigations, major operations and the handling of whistle blowers and human sources. I developed and implemented policy and procedures relating to the use of surveillance devices, the handling of human sources and whistle blowers, investigative and regulatory compliance techniques. As part of my role and in enhancing the reputation of the EPA I established - working relationships with councils, stakeholders and other state regulatory and enforcement agencies. These relationships were critical in the success of a number of investigations conducted by my team. I developed training components for Authorized Officers, purchased equipment, authorised financial invoices and contracts relating to external surveillance.

2007 - 2012 Detective Leading Senior Constable. - Performed investigative duties at the Bass Coast Criminal Investigation Unit. During this time I conducted numerous complex investigations relating to serious criminal activity. I performed the role of Team Leader/Acting Sergeant - Special duties plain clothes operations. During this time I led a team of investigators conducting covert operations and investigations. I managed all aspects of staff including rostering, personal development, authorised overtime, I checked and authorised briefs of evidence. During this role my team received recognition from external and internal areas in relation to our achievements.

2004 – 2007 Senior Constable/ Acting Detective Senior Constable – Performed uniform, plain clothes and Investigative duties at the Oakleigh Police Station during which I was seconded to Oakleigh Criminal Investigation Unit as an investigator for a period of 18 months.


2002 - 2004 Senior Constable/ Acting Detective Senior Constable - Performed uniform, plain clothes and investigative duties at Nunawading Police Station during which I was seconded to the Nunawading Criminal Investigations Unit for a period of 6 months.

2001 Senior Constable - Glen Waverley Regional Response Unit - performed plain clothes investigative and surveillance duties relating to covert operations for a period of 16 months.

2001 Senior Constable – Uniform and plain clothes duties - Nunawading Police Station.

2000 - 2001 Senior Constable/Acting Detective Senior Constable - Hawthorn Police Station - performed uniform, plain clothes and investigative duties during which I was seconded to Hawthorn Criminal Investigation Unit.

2000 Promoted to rank of Senior Constable.1998 - 2000 Constable/Acting Detective Constable – Transit

Safety Division - Performed uniform, plain clothes and investigative duties during which I was seconded to the Divisional Support Group and Transit Criminal Investigation Unit.

1998 Acting Detective Constable - Asset Recovery Squad – Seconded as an investigator and involved in Victoria’s first million dollar asset seizure.

1996 Probationary Constable – Uniform and plain clothes duties - Melbourne CBD and Nunawading Police Station.

1996 Graduated from the Victorian Police Academy Constables Training Phase

1994 Graduated Victorian Police Academy as a Protective Services Officer - Duties included security of government buildings, law courts and dignitaries. I performed this role for a period of 2 years

Key Professional Qualifications

Advanced Diploma Public Safety Police InvestigationsVictoria Police 2008

Diploma Government Investigations (RPL) CLET 2012

Certificate IV Government Investigations (RPL) CLET 2012

Certificate III Investigations (RPL) CLET 2012

Work in an Emergency Management Context PUAEMR018A SES 2016-Part Diploma Public Safety (Emergency Management)


Professional Qualifications - Detailed

All Sessions achieved successful “Pass” at completion of training session

2016 Work in Emergency Management Context PUAEMR018A – (SES)

2015 Customer Service Guarantee Training Course 2014 Authorised Officer – City of Monash2014 Implement Traffic Management Plan RIIWHS302D 2014 Control Traffic/Pedestrians with stop/slow bat RIIWHS205D2014 WHS Construction Induction Course (White Card) No.

18050172013 Authorised Officer Training - Environmental Protection Act –

(EPA)2013 Compliance Inspections – An auditors approach – (EPA)2012 Regulatory Craftsmanship Course – (EPA)2012 Exercising Your Powers Course (RMIT - Andrew Palmer)2012 Crime Mapping and GIS Conference (3 Days) – (RMIT)2012 Asbestos Inspectors Training Course – (HAZCON)2012 Communicating as a Regulator Training – (Diverse Training

Concepts)2012 Diploma in Government Investigations - (RPL College for Law

and Education Training)2012 Responsible Serving of Alcohol training (Chisholm)2012 Certificate IV Government Investigations - (RPL College for

Law and Education Training)2012 Certificate III Investigations - (RPL College for Law and

Education Training) 2010 First Aid Level 2 – (St Johns Ambulance)2009 DSE Basic Wildfire Training – (DSE)2008 Advanced Diploma Public Safety (Police Investigations) –

(Victoria Police)2008 Media Training – (Police Media Unit)2007 Financial Management Training- (online training)2007 Equal Opportunity - (online training)2007 Discrimination Awareness Training - (online training)2007 Sexual Harassment in the work place - (online training)2007 Managing work place conflict - (online training)2006 Dealing with confidential informers training – (Victoria Police)2005 Crime Scene Photographic - (Crime Scene Examiners Course

Victoria Police)2001 Field Investigators Course Advanced Diploma of

Investigation – (Victoria Police)1999 Drug Law and Education Course Victorian Police Centre –

(Victorian Police)1999 Drug and Alcohol Awareness Presenters Course – (Victorian

Government)1996 Constables Course (20 weeks) Victorian Police Academy –

(Victoria Police)1994 Protective Services Course (9 weeks) Victorian Police

Academy – (Victoria Police)


Key Skills and Experience

22 years of investigative, policing and regulatory compliance experience as an Investigator Senior Investigator, Team Leader and Supervisor

Experience in leading and managing teams and co-ordinating operations in the area of investigations, regulatory compliance and surveillance.

Experience in developing teams and ensuring personal development

Experience in handling external contracts, and financial delegation Experience in emergency management procedures, legislation and

roles within local and state government. Experience in the fields of Local Laws and Asset Management

within Local Government Experience in conducting and managing operations and

investigations. Experience in managing and conducting protracted and

complicated investigations Experience in the managing of whistle blowers and human

sources. Experience in preparation of search warrant applications and the

execution of such warrants. Experience in the use of surveillance techniques and equipment. Experience in evidence gathering, interviewing techniques and

continuity of evidence procedures. Knowledge, understanding and application of Criminal and

Environmental Law, court procedures, statement and affidavit compilation.

Experience in compiling and authorising complex briefs of evidence.

Experience in a variety of investigative and analytical methods and techniques.

Ability to forge and maintain partnerships with stakeholders, external agencies and contractors.

Experience in developing policy and procedures. Experience in conducting training, delivering presentations and

case studies to internal and external agencies. Experience in identifying trends and implementing measures and

management plans to rectify these trends.

Achievements

2014 - Co-ordinated and led multiple teams during the riots staged by refugees on Manus Island in February, 2014. I have since been commended for my leadership, decisive actions and co-ordination during a highly intense, difficult and violent situation.

2013 - Co-ordinated the first EPA/Police operation into organised criminal activity within the waste sector which, after an


8 month investigation resulted in the arrest of the company directors and general manager.

2012 - Authorised Officer - Environmental Protection Act. 2008 - The Brad Robinson Memorial Award: Award was

awarded to me at the completion of Detective Training School and reads, “For his pursuit of excellence and in the opinion of the instructional staff and his course members has enthusiastically participated in the course, demonstrated the qualities of tenacity, fairness and maturity and has the confidence and ability to use these qualities. In addition, has achieved a high academic standard during the course and has gained the respect of his peers.”

2008 - Recognition of Excellent Work: Report reads, “The operation which was executed by your team resulted in the search of multiple addresses, the charging of 5 offenders with theft and dishonesty offences and the recovery of property valued in excess of $190,000. Clearly the investigative techniques of yourself and your team, combined with tenacity and excellent planning have led to the apprehension of serial offenders engaged in a complex criminal enterprise.”

2004 - Divisional Letter of Commendation: In relation to an operation, investigation and subsequent arrest of offenders for property offences in excess of $70,000. Report from the Superintendent reads, “I wish to commend you for your outstanding investigation and collation skills. It is very pleasing to learn of situations where police members have displayed professionalism to a high standard such as yours. Your work performance is indicative of your enthusiasm and dedication.”

2004 - Divisional Commendation: Awarded for a major drug operation conducted In 2002. It reads, “For dedication and professionalism displayed during a lengthy and protracted major drug investigation involving large scale trafficking of Methyl Amphetamines and led to the arrest of 16 offenders and drug laboratories in Ashburton and Ivanhoe.”

2004 - Divisional Letter of Commendation: In relation to the investigation, identification and arrest of 5 offenders for affray and serious assaults. Report by Superintendent states that, “I wish to commend you on your initiative, professionalism and investigative skills which have led to the successful conclusion of this incident.”

2001 - Divisional Letter of Appreciation: In relation to a drug operation which I organised and conducted and resulted in the arrest of 5 offenders for trafficking and possessing heroin. Report by the Superintendent commended me on my motivation, dedication and professionalism.

2000 - Letter of Congratulations: This relates to the investigation and arrest of an offender for a series of burglaries. Report states that I be commended for my professional approach, diligent questioning, astute interviews and keen investigative skills and techniques.

1999 - Divisional Good Work Register: I was commended at divisional level for the assistance I gave to the Transit CIB in


identifying 8 unknown offenders for the blackmailing and extortion of a 14 year old boy. Report states that BROWN is carrying out his duties in an efficient and effective manner and he has the makings of an excellent investigator.

1999 - Divisional Good Work Register: Recognised at divisional level for my enthusiasm, work performance and dedication to the Transit Safety Division and the enthusiasm he generates amongst his peers.

1999 - Divisional Good Work Register: Regarding an operation at Box Hill. I was commended for my enthusiasm and professionalism during the operation which resulted in 32 arrests.

1998 - Excellent Work Performance: Regarding crime scene management at McDonalds in Nunawading in relation to a serous assault. Reported that I be commended for my initiative, professionalism and maturity in my handling of the investigation.

1998 - District Commendation: Regarding temporary duties performed at the Asset Recovery Squad (Criminal Proceeds Squad). Commendation states, "For dedication to duty, initiative and the display of investigative skills (in a team environment) during this Operation which led to the arrest and conviction of six offenders involved in organized crime and the recovery of a large amount of property."

Additional Information

Status: Australian Citizen

Drivers Licence: Victorian - full and current licence #046663454 expiry (16/07/2026)

Passport: Current Australian Passport

Computer Skills: High standard of Microsoft products and related experience in support of report writing skills.

Report writing skills: High level of report writing and brief preparation skills.


Referees:

James Paterson Manager 9518-3420City of Monash [email protected]

Scott Wright Co-ordinator 0439637342City of Monash

[email protected]

Con LOLIS Manager EPA 0467725063Major Investigations

[email protected]

Ian RICARDO Detective Sergeant 0428362426Victoria Police [email protected]

Glenn WEIR Superintendent 0400922366Victoria Police

[email protected]


current resume july 2016

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