Paul’s extensive experience in Defence Secure Communications, Leadership and Government liaison roles brought a significant talent to the volunteer marine rescue sector, in particular through his membership with the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association (AVCGA).
As Training & Development Manager, State Council, Paul was a key player during the amalgamation of independent marine rescue units into the AVCGA to ensure that the record of prior learning and record of current competencies vetting process was carried out for the certification towards qualifications under the Australian Qualifications Training Framework (AQTF).
Paul’s management style of ‘results through people’, enabled him to fulfil a number of roles including leadership and coordination within his Flotilla based at Queenscliff, Victoria. This also included Search and Rescue boat’s Coxswain, Radio Operator and Supervisor and liaison officer to the Municipal Emergency Management Committee.
Life Saving Victoria, State Emergency Service and St John’s have also benefited from Paul’s diverse Management skills and experience within Defence and the Emergency Service Sectors.
More recently, Paul joined the Incident Management Team (IMT), during the 2019-2020 Bush Fire Disaster (OPERATION RICHTER) providing Relief & Recovery Operations at Buchan, Victoria, Australia.
As Training & Development Manager, State Council, Paul was a key player during the amalgamation of independent marine rescue units into the AVCGA to ensure that the record of prior learning and record of current competencies vetting process was carried out for the certification towards qualifications under the Australian Qualifications Training Framework (AQTF).
Paul’s management style of ‘results through people’, enabled him to fulfil a number of roles including leadership and coordination within his Flotilla based at Queenscliff, Victoria. This also included Search and Rescue boat’s Coxswain, Radio Operator and Supervisor and liaison officer to the Municipal Emergency Management Committee.
Life Saving Victoria, State Emergency Service and St John’s have also benefited from Paul’s diverse Management skills and experience within Defence and the Emergency Service Sectors.
More recently, Paul joined the Incident Management Team (IMT), during the 2019-2020 Bush Fire Disaster (OPERATION RICHTER) providing Relief & Recovery Operations at Buchan, Victoria, Australia.