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Manager, SLHD Disaster Resilience and Response Unit
Education

Australian Centre for Investigation, Incident and Management Solutions
2015 - 2017Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management) Crisis/Emergency/Disaster ManagementPUAEMR009B Facilitate emergency risk assessmentPUAEMR008B Contribute to an emergency risk management processPUAEMR012B Determine treatment optionsPUAEMR017A Manage recovery functions and servicesPUAEMR021A Facilitate emergency planning processesPUAEMR030 Manager and evaluate emergency management exercisesPUAOPE017A Coordinate resources for a multi-agency incidentBSBCON601B Maintain business continuity plansPUACOM007B Liaise with other… Show more PUAEMR009B Facilitate emergency risk assessmentPUAEMR008B Contribute to an emergency risk management processPUAEMR012B Determine treatment optionsPUAEMR017A Manage recovery functions and servicesPUAEMR021A Facilitate emergency planning processesPUAEMR030 Manager and evaluate emergency management exercisesPUAOPE017A Coordinate resources for a multi-agency incidentBSBCON601B Maintain business continuity plansPUACOM007B Liaise with other organisationsPUAEMR018A Work in an emergency management contextBSBFLM511B Develop a workplace learning environment Show less

The Rozelle Hospital
1984 - 1985Psychiatric Nursing Certificate
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
1980 - 1983General Nursing CertificateHospital based general nurse training.

National Critical Care and Trauma Response Centre
2013 - 2013AusMAT Logisitics CourseThe course provides logistics officers for AUSMAT's to test and develop sufficient skills to set up and maintain a field health facility, field surgical unit or respond as part of a needs assessment team in a disaster zone. The course includes teaching on water supply/filtration, sanitation, power, cold chains, medical disposal and camp planning. It is supported by a faculty from the NCCTRC, and international experts with WASH and Logistics field experience. The candidates will be required to… Show more The course provides logistics officers for AUSMAT's to test and develop sufficient skills to set up and maintain a field health facility, field surgical unit or respond as part of a needs assessment team in a disaster zone. The course includes teaching on water supply/filtration, sanitation, power, cold chains, medical disposal and camp planning. It is supported by a faculty from the NCCTRC, and international experts with WASH and Logistics field experience. The candidates will be required to complete an overnight field deployment using all of the NCCTRC cache and equipment to ensure the practical aspects of camp design theory are tested in the field. Show less

Australian Red Cross
2010 - 2010International Humanitarian Action TrainingTraining conducted at Sydney 11-13 August 2010The Australian Red Cross International Humanitarian Action Training (IHAT) is an inspiring, practical and informative three-day course, that will help you understand what it takes to be an effective aid worker

RedR Australia
2009 - 2009AUSMET Deployment TrainingEnsuring that the candidate is exposed to not only theoretical knowledge on subjects such as the humanitarian space, disaster response and the role of AUSMAT when deployed, but the mental and physical challenges of deploying into a disaster zone. The course runs over three days and includes a full simulation in the field where candidates use equipment they will deploy with and are expected to plan and prepare as if it was a real event.

The Parramatta College
2010 - 2010Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE40110
St John Ambulance Australia
2009 - 2009Cert IV in Training and Assessment (TAA40104)
ASEAN Training & Education Services
2003 - 2003Cert IV Assessment & Workplace Training (BSZ40198)
Emergo Train System
2011 - 2011Emergo Train System EducatorThe ETS Educator program is a continuation of the Senior Instructor course. Approval of the program results in a certification as an ETS Educator and gives, within an agreement, the right to start an ETS Faculty and run Senior Instructor courses.

Emergo Train System
2008 - 2008Emergo Train Systems Senior InstructorA Senior Emergo Train Instructor is the head instructor in an Emergo Train Simulation Exercise. He/she is responsible for setting up the course objectives and ensuring they are adequately achieved. A Senior Emergo Train Instructor has successfully completed the applicable courses at the Centre for Teaching & Research in Disaster Medicine.There are (March 2014) over 973 certified Senior instructors. The international Senior instructor courses are held by the ETS Competence centre at KMC,… Show more A Senior Emergo Train Instructor is the head instructor in an Emergo Train Simulation Exercise. He/she is responsible for setting up the course objectives and ensuring they are adequately achieved. A Senior Emergo Train Instructor has successfully completed the applicable courses at the Centre for Teaching & Research in Disaster Medicine.There are (March 2014) over 973 certified Senior instructors. The international Senior instructor courses are held by the ETS Competence centre at KMC, Sweden. National courses are held by ETS Educator faculties in Australia, Italy, The Netherlands, Japan, United Kingdom and United Arab Emirates Show less

Advanced Life Support Group
2012 - 2013Instructor - Generic Instructors CourseThe GIC aims to teach the principles of adult learning. The 3 day course includes key note sessions, demonstrations and practice sessions in all six modalities of teaching and assessment required for life support training; lecture and presentation skills, skills teaching and assessment, teaching simulations, facilitating small groups and simulation assessment.

Advanced Life Support Group
2006 - 2006Instructor - Major Incident Medical Management and Support (MIMMS Australia) CourseMIMMS exists to teach the nature and management of the major incident and how to deliver the medical support needed. We currently run two versions of the MIMMS course; the standard 3 day face to face course and a 2 day face to face course which includes a pre-course learning (VLE) element. Candidates who have taken the course include Paramedics and Officer/Team Leader

Department of Health, Victoria.
2010 - 2010Chemical, Biological and Radiolgical Course 2010
Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency
2009 - 2009Protective Security of Radioactive Sources Course
Department of Sustainability and Environment (Vic)
2009 - 200921587VIC Course in Basic Wildfire Awareness
Australian Emergency Management Institute
2010 - 2010PUAEMR010B Undertake Emergency Planning
Emergency Management Australia
2010 - 2010PUACOM007B Liaise with other organisations
Emergency Management Australia
2010 - 2010PUACOM010B Promote the organisation's mission and services
Emergency Management Australia
2010 - 2010PUAEMR012B Determine treatment options
Emergency Management Australia
2010 - 2010PUAEMR009B Facilitate emergency risk assessment
Emergency Management Australia
2008 - 2008PUAPRO001B Promote a learning environment in the workplace
Emergency Management Australia
2008 - 2008PUAEMR005B Design and manage activities which exercise elements of emergency managment
Emergency Management Australia
2008 - 2008PUAOPE008A Coordinate resources within a multi-agency emergency response
Emergency Management Australia
2008 - 2008PUACOM009A Manage media requirements at major incident
Emergency Management Australia
2008 - 200821689VIC Course in Business Continuity Management
Cleveland Street Boys High School
1970 - 1975Activities and Societies: CUO Air Training Corps, 24 Flight. School Prefect

Australia-New Zealand Counter-Terrorism Committee
2016 - 2016Certificate of Attendance Advanced Exercise Management Course CompletionActivities and Societies: Exercise Management The purpose of the Australia-New Zealand Counter-Terrorism Committee (ANZCTC) Advanced Exercise Management Course is to enhance the skills of exercise managers. It will provide participants with the skills and knowledge to be able to manage exercises that address the following ANZCTC Terms of Reference:• cross-jurisdictional and agency interoperability, collaboration and coordination• standardised national Prevention Preparedness Response or Recovery capabilities• effective… Show more The purpose of the Australia-New Zealand Counter-Terrorism Committee (ANZCTC) Advanced Exercise Management Course is to enhance the skills of exercise managers. It will provide participants with the skills and knowledge to be able to manage exercises that address the following ANZCTC Terms of Reference:• cross-jurisdictional and agency interoperability, collaboration and coordination• standardised national Prevention Preparedness Response or Recovery capabilities• effective intelligence sharing capabilities, or• effective command, control and coordination capabilities. Show less

University of NSW
2017 - 20172017 NSW HEMU Disaster Managers Professional Development Course PassEquivalent to PHCM9662 Health Aspects of Crises Emergencies and Disasters.

University of Sydney
1995 - 1999GradDipNurs(Education) EducationThe Well WomanClinical TeachingNursing Research 1Facilitation LearningTeaching in Nurse Education 1Adult LearningNursing CurriculumTeaching in Nursing Education 2Philosophical perspectives on Nurse Education

University of Sydney
2001 - 2004MN Clinical StudiesHistory of ideas in NursingHalth Care EthicsEpidemiology in NursingIllness, Experience and embodiment

University of Sydney
1986 - 1987DipApplSc(Nursing) NursingHuman Bioscience 1Applied MicrobiologyHuman Bioscience 3Professional issues and theory development in nursing

UNSW
2017 - 20172017 NSW HEMU Disaster Managers Professional Development Course Pass
University of Sydney
2015 - 2016GradDipHL LawThe Graduate Diploma in Health Law (GradDipHL) is designed lawyers or non-lawyers who wish to upgrade their qualification(s) for the purposes of career advancement or professional and academic interest.

University of Sydney
1994 - 1994BN NursingClinical decision making in nursing 1AClinical decision making in nursing 1BAboriginal Health Studies
Experience
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St John Ambulance Australia (NSW)
Nov 1971 - Apr 2016Officer2015- current State Manager Emergency Planning2014-2015 Officer in Operations Support Division1995-2014 Divisional Superintendent - Sydney University Division1994-1995 State Staff Officer - NSW1988-1994 State Officer (Cadets) - NSW1987-1988 Divisional Superintendent - Glebe Division1985-1986 Corps Superintendent - Sydney No.3 Corps1981-1985 Divisional Superintendent - Glebe Division1978-1981 Divisional Officer in Charge - Glebe Division1975-1978 Divisional Officer in Charge- Glebe Cadet Division1974-1975 Member in Charge- Glebe Cadet Division1973-1974 Cadet Leader- Glebe Cadet Division1972-1973 Cadet Sergeant- Glebe Cadet Division1971-1972 Cadet - Glebe Cadet Division Show less

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Jan 1989 - Dec 1994Nurse Unit Manager, HIV/AIDS Unit
Central Sydney Area Health Service
Jan 1994 - Dec 1995Health Education Officer- Staff Education HIV/AIDS
SYDNEY WEST AREA HEALTH SERVICE
Jan 1995 - Nov 2002Nurse Manager, Drug & Alcohol Service
Jan 1999 - Nov 2002Nurse Unit Manager, Clinical Support Unit
Jan 1999 - Dec 1999Nurse Unit Manager, Adolescent Medicine (Westmead Hospital)
Jan 1995 - Dec 1999

NSW Health
Jan 2000 - Jun 2014The primary role of the Health Liaison Officer at the State level is to ensure efficeint and effective flow of information to the Health Services Disaster Control Centre (HSDCC) and between the Police Operations Centre (POC)/ Government Coordination Centre (GCC) and other Agency Controllers as required. Health Liaison Officers provide immediate advice to the POC or the Government Control Centre (GCC) on the capabilities and current status of resourses of NSW Health, based on information received from the HSDCC.I was HLO for three (3) months during the White Powder Incidents in White Powder Incidents December 2001- March 2002.2007 - Operation Warick - US Vice President Visit2007 - Operation Contego - APEC 20072008 - Operation Renoga2008 - Operation WYD2010 - Operation Lonepine - FIFA Fanfest Show less
Manager, Education and Staff Development
Jul 2011 - Jun 2014Counter Disaster Officer, SSWAHS Counter Disaster Unit
Apr 2005 - Jul 2011Health Liaison Officer - Goverment Control Centre/ Police Operations Centre
Jan 2001 - Jul 2010Nurse Commander, Health Disaster Response Teams.
Aug 2000 - May 2008Ambulance Liaison Project
Jan 2000 - Jan 2002

Sydney South West Area Health Service
Nov 2002 - Apr 2005Nurse Manager, Bankstown Emegency DepartmentBankstown Emergency Department is a level 5 Emergency Department seeing approximately 40,000 patients per year.

NSW Health; Sydney Local Health District
Jun 2014 - Jan 2024Disaster Manager"The Disaster Manager Coordinator position will work primarily with the LHD HSFAC and the SLHD staff in the development and maintenance of a LHD framework for disaster prevention, preparedness, response and recovery management utilising prior or relevant experience.Liaises with private hospitals and residential aged care facilities and assists when requested in the development of their disaster planning."

Sydney LHD, Vaccination Program
Jul 2021 - Jan 2024Acting General ManagerThe program has moved from purely a COVID-19 response to a broader Vaccination Program concentrating on COVID-19, JE and mPOX vaccinations, whilst continuing with screening and support for Vulnerable Populations through the SLHD Flying Squad and surveillance and response to WBCT in the event of high risk vessel docking.The Sydney Local Health District - Vaccination and Screening Program provides the following services:NSW Health Vaccination Centre, Sydney Airport Vaccination Clinic, TCH Vaccination Clinic, RPA Vaccination Clinic, Mobile Vaccination Clinics, Outreach Vaccination Service, Sydney International Airport screening service in conjunction with SESLHD, SLHD Flying Squad, Mobile Swabbing Clinics, SLHD COVID Support Centre plus other COVID related activities. Show less

SLHD Disaster Resilience and Response Unit
Jan 2024 - nowManager
Licenses & Certifications
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Certified Emergency Manager (CEM®)
International Association of Emergency ManagersJul 2015 - View certificate

CBCI Qualification
The BCIFeb 2023 - View certificate

Business Continuity Institute Certificate
THE BUSINESS CONTINUITY INSTITUTE LIMITEDFeb 2023
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Sven C Nilsson, CEM®Commendation Australasian Institute of Emergency Services Apr 2022 For recognition of the outstanding and sustained to the people of NSW in the long running response by NSW Health to COVID-19
- Awarded to Sven C Nilsson, CEM®Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Emergency Services Australasian Institute of Emergency Services Dec 2019
- Awarded to Sven C Nilsson, CEM®40 years of volunteering experience NSW Government Nov 2017
Volunteer Experience
EM Preparedness Training Officer
Issued by St John Ambulance Australia (NSW) on Aug 1972
Associated with Sven C Nilsson, CEM®
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