Melinda D.

Experience

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  Defence Australia

  Jan 1995 - May 2006

  • Responded to member queries regarding conditions of service, potential actions and referral points• Communicated with professionalism, and engaged effectively across all levels of operations• Prepared standard operating procedures for the Defence Community Organisation section• Filed and updated HR database to reflect correct details of wills for serving members• Complied with the organisation’s policies, procedures and standards at all times• Modelled efficiency and accountability to complete work within strict deadlines Show less • Delivered quality leadership and support to manage receipt, analysis and dissemination of classified material• Led team of up to five military staff to ensure compliance with security requirements• Communicated extensively with government stakeholders• Provided briefings to the Minister for Defence, Airforce, Navy and Army Chiefs, and subordinate staff• Prepared detailed briefings, and responded to additional requests for ad hoc information at short notice• Maintained discretion and accountability, adhering to the Department’s standards at all times Show less

  • Army Reserve

    Feb 2001 - May 2006

  • Team Leader/Intelligence Analyst – Military Sigint Operations Section

    Jan 1995 - Feb 2001
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  Smart Brain Thinking

  Jun 2006 - Oct 2017

  Director

  • Founded company that focused on promoting enhanced individual capabilities to think critically• Engaged with organisations to understand their specific training needs for business leaders and staff• Prepared and delivered tailored workshops on critical thinking, decision making and presentation skills• Conducted face-to-face sessions, teleseminars and webinars, as well as personal coaching• Managed all responsibilities associated with owning and operating a small business• Worked with key clients including the City of Perth, Department of Mining and Petroleum, Australian Public Services Commission, ACT Government Health Directorate, ANU Centre for Continuing Education, ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences, Engineers Australia, Plant Health Australia and Koomarri Show less

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  Defence Australia

  Oct 2017 - Jan 2023

  Operations Team Member

  • Provide high level of administrative support to Defence and external stakeholders• Manage the registration, distribution and filing of classified correspondence• Maintain comprehensive database to administer passports and visas for Defence members• Contribute to the administration requirements to prepare Defence members for deployment• Communicate effectively when liaising with diverse range of internal and external stakeholders• Engage with Australian DFAT personnel and their international counterparts• Assist with maintaining unit security and procedures within a Secure Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF)• Model efficiency and accountability to complete work within strict deadlines Show less

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  EurekaMINDSPACE

  Aug 2023 - now

  Principal Consultant