David Symes

Experience

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  Bank of Queensland

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2016

  Reporting to the General Manager Business Banking, managed a team of 20 analysts covering credit, post approval to settlement and reviews/aftercare plus a Risk Assessment Manager based in both Brisbane and Perth Reporting to the Head of SME Sales and allocated a region comprised of 12 branches, was responsible for: - Provision of product, policy and sales support- Conduct joint client visitations to grow sales- Training and skills development of region lending staff- Provision of sales leadership- Operational support to Regional Manager

  • Manager Lending Operations & Compliance

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  • Operations, Risk and Compliance Consultant

    Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

  • National Manager, Business Assistance Team

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

  • SME Business Development Manager

    Jan 2011 - Jul 2011
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  TAFE South Brisbane

  Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

  Business Student

  Completed professional development studies in Workplace Training and Assessment with Certificate IV attained (TAE 40110)

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  Bank of Queensland

  Jun 2017 - Dec 2020

  Contract role to provide short term critical Business Banking support to Franchise Owner Manager including compliance, operations, new business and portfolio aftercare and management.

  • Branch Manager

    Mar 2018 - Dec 2020

  • Lending Manager (Business Banking)

    Oct 2017 - Mar 2018

  • Manager Commercial Lending Operations

    Jun 2017 - Oct 2017
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  Swinburne University of Technology

  Jan 2021 - now

  Business Student

  Tertiary Studies (Bachelor of Business) commenced 2017 on a part time basis - currently being progressed on a full time basis in conjunction with acting as primary carer for an invalid close relative. Anticipating a progressive return to the workforce from early - mid 2023.

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  NSW Electoral Commission

  Dec 2021 - Dec 2021

  Polling Official
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  Australian Electoral Commission

  May 2022 - May 2022

  2IC Australian Federal Election Pre Poll Centre

  Contract appointment with responsibility for overall management of the early voting centre, under advice to OIC, including leadership of 30 polling officials across two shifts. Point of reference for compliance, voter services and WHS. Responsible for data and information security and accurate completion of relevant electoral returns for reporting by OIC.

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  NSW Electoral Commission

  Mar 2023 - Mar 2023

  Early Voting Centre Manager

  Contract appointment with responsibility for overall management of the early voting centre, including leadership of 20 polling officials across two shifts. Point of reference for compliance, voter services and WHS. Responsible for data and information security and accurate completion / daily reporting of relevant electoral returns

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  Downer Professional Services

  Mar 2023 - now

  Field Officer

  Casual Field Officer Role within Skilltech Metering Solutions Division involving investigations/problem solving and vendor/client relations duties relating to electrical metering.

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  Australian Electoral Commission

  Oct 2023 - Oct 2023

  OIC Caringbah West Voting Centre, 2023 National Referendum

  Contract appointment with responsibility for overall management of the voting centre, including leadership of 8 polling officials and 2IC. Point of reference for compliance, voter services and WHS. Responsible for data and information security and accurate completion of relevant electoral returns.

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  Australian Electoral Commission

  Apr 2024 - Apr 2024

  OIC Caringbah West Voting Centre, By-Election, Federal Seat of Cook

  Contract appointment with responsibility for overall management of the voting centre, including leadership of 7 polling officials and 2IC. Point of reference for compliance, voter services and WHS. Responsible for data and information security and accurate completion of relevant electoral returns. Also selected to work on the post polling check count team at regional hub.