Nick Lawrence-Taylor

Experience

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  Kenmont & Kenwood Camps

  Jun 2004 - Oct 2004

  Camp Counselor (Specialist)

  Live-in Specialist Camp Counselor

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  Department of Defence of Australia

  Sept 2005 - Nov 2006

  Team Leader - Technical Support

  With the Department of Defence, I took pride in managing my team’s responsive, high level of client support and service with the provision of technical support and secure sweeps for Defence personnel.

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  Australian Federal Police

  Nov 2006 - Dec 2008

  Security Assessment Officer

  At the AFP, I was responsible for conducting extensive candidate history interview process to assess suitability for national security clearance. I also performed security risk and vulnerability assessments for external government agencies.I also assisted the International Deployment Group with the provision of training for law enforcement personnel preparing for overseas deployment.

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  Office of Australian Building and Construction Commissioner

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  Investigator

  As an investigator, I conducted full investigation cycles into alleged breaches of federal workplace relations laws. My investigations success was rewarded with sponsorship to complete a Diploma of Government (Investigations). I also delivered a record number of capacity building and awareness campaigns at construction sites across Victoria in 2009 to promote workplace relations laws and workers rights.

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  Australian Department of Home Affairs

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2013

  My role with Home Affairs (Formerly Office of Transport Security) was varied, and centered around investigation of alleged breaches of transport security legislation and resolution of complex and systemic national compliance matters. Some of my key experience included: 1: Official Australian Government representative on the international Last Port of Call (LPOC) assessment program 2: Designated subject matter expert on the national Transport Security Coordination Center (TSCC) incident review team3: Winner of the Secretary’s Award for Excellence 2011 – for my contribution to aviation security in Australia4: Assisted with the development of a new national enforcement program and associated policy Show less In January 2010, I commenced employment as an Aviation Security Inspector based in Sydney. This role was primarily operational, focusing on the conduct of AVSEC regulatory approvals and compliance activities. Some of the highlights from my time in Sydney included:1: Delivery of a federally funded aviation training exercise for regional airports and emergency services personnel across Australia2: Secondment to the Canberra head office to assist with a national project to trial and implement a new enforcement and compliance program for Australian airports Show less

  • Investigations and Compliance Manager (AVSEC)

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

  • Senior Aviation Security Inspector

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2011
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  QCAA

  Feb 2013 - Oct 2022

  Aviation Security Specialist

  My role with the QCAA entailed aviation security management and oversight including routine engagement with a range of industry stakeholders and international partners in a dynamic and highly multicultural environment. Some key highlights of my role included:1. Representation of Qatar in over 40 countries regarding Qatar’s strategic aviation security objectives and capacity building programs2. Guest speaker/panelist engagements as a subject matter expert at various International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) and Arab Civil Aviation Organization (ACAO) international symposiums and industry forums 3. Participation in ICAO Working Groups (WG) to review and amend ICAO Annexes and international civil aviation standards and recommended practices 4. Liaison and engagement with foreign governments, airlines and international organizations regarding Qatar’s aviation interests5. Development and maintenance of national aviation policy, legislation and programmes 6. Ongoing development of Qatar’s innovative and internationally renowned Aviation Cyber Security strategy Show less

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  United Nations

  Mar 2022 - Nov 2022

  Aviation Security Specialist Support (temporary contract)

  Aviation Security Specialist Support to the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), Programme on Threat Assessment Models for Aviation Security (TAM Programme).

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  Brisbane Airport Corporation

  Dec 2022 - Jul 2024

  Security Compliance and Quality Advisor
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  International Air Transport Association (IATA)

  Jul 2024 - now

  Senior Manager Cargo Security