Peter Ikonomopoulos

Experience

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  John's Pizza Bar and Restaurant

  May 2005 - Oct 2016

  Owner/Manager

  John’s Pizza Bar and Restaurant is a family owned and operated, multi-award winning licensed café style restaurant. Located in the heart of the iconic outback town of Coober Pedy, the restaurant specializes in catering to both local resident’s and domestic and international visitors.John’s Pizza Bar provides visitors and locals with quality food and beverage at competitive prices delivered with exemplary service whilst focusing on promoting South Australian produce.The ambiance of the restaurant is welcoming with a friendly, family orientated atmosphere. The large and inviting air-conditioned alfresco dining area makes for a welcome contrast to the surrounding landscape.At John’s Pizza Bar and Restaurant, we seek to enhance the customers experience by:• Servicing our clientele with the highest quality food possible in a remote outback location;• Maintaining affordable pricing;• Presenting our food in inviting surroundings;• Showcasing South Australian produce;• Participating in the promotion of tourism in South Australia;• Presenting our town (and Australia) in the most positive way possible;• Supporting our local community in many varied ways;• Making friends from around the world by being friendly and efficient;• Remaining ready to adapt and change as required by our clientele.Johns Pizza Bar and Restaurant has entered into numerous industry awards, being winners and finalists in many, including the following:• SA Great awards Winner 2007• Small Business Champion Best café South Australia 2008• Restaurant and catering Finalist 2008,2009,2011,2012,2013,2014• SA Tourism Awards Silver Medal 2009• National Winner I love foods best pizza 2010• State Winner I love foods best pizza 2010,2012• SA Tourism Awards Bronze Medal 2011• TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2011,2012,2013,2014,2015 Show less

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  South Australian Country Fire Service

  Mar 2012 - now

  In my role, I achieve a greater level of fire safety for outback communities in the pastoral regions of South Australia including the communities within the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands (APY Lands)This will achieved by:* Develop and maintain relationships with key community stakeholder bodies including nominated APY Lands communities, pastoralists, industries, and other communities.* Develop policy and procedures relating to response within the Pastorals area where mainstream response procedures are ineffective * Provision of expert advice on solutions for complex operational issues relating to bushfire response within the Pastorals area* Develop mitigation strategies (fire prevention) to support and protect communities throughout the Pastorals areas* Engage and liaise with key stakeholder agencies in order to development and ensure implementation of mitigation strategies * Validation (audit) of fire prevention measures performed by the responsible bodies within nominated APY Lands communities and other communities are completed to the required standards.* Maintenance and management of response equipment and infrastructure associated with CFS Brigades throughout the Pastoral areas.* Manage delivery of operational firefighter training for SACFS volunteers located within the Pastoral areas as prescribed by Risk and Capability assessment for Pastoral brigades.* Manage delivery of Community Fire Safe education by accessing existing programs developed by CFS Community Education and by facilitating the production of programs tailored for nominated APY Lands communities Show less The CFS has an Operational Rank Structure, which is based on the attainment and demonstration of operational competencies, through the application of the Australian Inter-Agency Incident Management System (AIIMS). DCMDR may become involved in coordinating, commanding and controlling the resources of the CFS and other agencies in the management and normalisation of emergency situations.The broad purpose of the RDC includes:•Perform operational functions on behalf of the Regional Commander•Overall responsibility for the management of all RCC activities•Monitoring of systems and procedures for the safety, health and welfare of RCC personnel •Ensure Incident Controllers implement systems and procedures for the safety, health and welfare of all firefighting crews deployed within the Region •Liaise with ESO’s, the ZEST and other government departments•Provide briefings as per organisational requirementsThe specific tasks related to the responsibilities of the RDC include following:•Ensure that rostering and activation of the RCC based on forecast or actual weather, risk or significant incident occurs as per the SOP•Support and monitor the performance of the Regional Duty Officer and monitor their fatigue•Establish the RCC and take control of CFS Regional Preparedness, Response and Recovery•Assess the regional situation, identify risks and take actions to mitigate those risks•Ensure community warnings are being issued•Check that IAPs meet agency and legislative requirements•Provide incident updates to the MLO, SDC and relevant Government Departments•Establish and maintain a suitable RCC management structure•Ensure relief and recovery activities are considered and implemented•Address broader public safety considerations•Facilitate media management•For protracted incidents, plan and implement a changeover process for the RCC and IMT’s•Support the IC to plan the conclusion of emergency activities and demobilisation•Represent at or request a ZEST Show less Primary Purpose• Lead and manage the career staff and volunteers of the Region• Lead the effective delivery and development of emergency management services and programs within the Region• Ensure the efficient and effective management of the Brigades and Groups of the Region• Ensure the efficient management of the Region inclusive of, but not limited to, physical and financial resources• Ensure readiness of operational resources and the efficient management and coordination of responses to complex emergency incidentsand where applicable undertake or delegate the role of Incident Controller and/or assume command and control of significant incidents• Establish, maintain and nurture effective professional, interagency and community relationships• Implement Regional wildfire prevention, training and building fire safety functions• Develop and implement response and specific risk plans• Carry out responsibilities for WHS within the Region as an identified PCBUOutcomes• High performing and operationally competent Brigades and Groups• High performing and harmonious Regional Team• CFS is visible and regarded as credible in the community• Excellent professional and community relationships• Emergency incidents managed according to the Australian Interservice Incident Management System (AIIMS), legislative provisions,standard operating procedures and delegations frameworks• Prevention, suppression and mitigation of damage from wildfire and other emergency incidents• Deliver CFS capability in line with CFS doctrine Show less In my role, I assist in achieving a greater level of fire safety for outback communities in the pastoral regions of South Australia.This is achieved by:• Delivery of operational firefighter training for SACFS volunteers located within the Pastoral areas as prescribed by the Standards of Fire and Emergency Cover for Pastoral brigades• Delivery of fire awareness training to key stakeholders/service providers including Pastoralists; Government Agencies, identified community groups and nominated APY Lands communities• Liaison with nominated APY Lands communities and providing advice and planning for prevention and preparedness activities relating to bushfire and Home Fire Safety• Delivery of community education fire safety information to outback communities and industries relating to bushfires and home safety• Validation (audit) of fire prevention measures performed by the responsible bodies within nominated APY Lands communities and other communities are completed to the required standards• Delivery Community Fire Safe education by accessing existing programs developed by CFS Community Education and by facilitating the production of programs tailored for nominated APY Lands communities• Development and maintenance of relationships with key community stakeholder bodies including nominated APY Lands communities, pastoralists, industries and other communitiesOutcomes:• Volunteers within Pastoral Brigades are competent in all aspects of the applicable capabilities identified within the Standards of Fire and Emergency Cover• Prevention measures are validated/ audited and corrective actions implemented in all communities.• Key stakeholders are trained to agreed capabilities and are able to support surrounding communities.• Best practice in delivery and assessment of fire fighting & associated competencies/training Show less The CFS has an Operational Rank Structure, which is based on the attainment and demonstration of operational competencies, through the application of the Australian Inter-Agency Incident Management System (AIIMS). CFS Staff Officers may become involved in coordinating, commanding and controlling the resources of the CFS and other agencies in the management and normalisation of emergency situations.The broad purpose of the Regional Duty Officer (RDO) include:• Support Group Duty Officers as required and be available 24/7• Provide an afterhours contact on operational matters on behalf of the Regional Duty Commander • Maintain situation awareness of forecast weather, incidents and risks and determine appropriate roster, staffing levels and RCC preparedness • Respond to significant incidents requiring a higher level of command or control or to ensure the 10 functions of a control agency are being metThe specific tasks related to the responsibilities of the RDC include, but are not limited to, any of the following:• Plan, roster and activate the RCC based on forecast or actual weather, risk or significant incident• Support and monitor the performance of Group Duty Officers • Undertake primary notifications as per the SOP• Maintain situational awareness for the SDC and Media DO and RDC• Advise the Regional Commander of event requiring notification as outlined in the SOP or ROMP• When attending incidents, assist the IC in establishing a forward command or control point, manage the media and ensure WH&S is maintained• Ensure community warnings are being issued• Maintain regional situational awareness on behalf of other regional staff and volunteers• Complete accountable incident reports• Monitor regional social media sites• Provide reports in accordance with SOP’s and WH&S requirements.• Respond to incidents as per the SOP, as requested by the GDO or when no GDO is available • Must answer operational call and messages within 2 minutes of notification Show less In my role as Brigade Captain, i was required to oversee the general operations of the brigade including Operations, Human Resources, Finance, Administration, Logistics and Equipment. Also, as captain I needed to ensure that there is compliance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures as determined by the SA Country Fire Service through effective management and delegation of tasks.Legislated Function:• Must have successfully completed appropriate courses of training approved by the Chief Officer• Ensures that the brigade prepares and maintains an incident response plan• Assist in bushfire prevention planning with the area of the brigade• Undertake responsibility for the proper management and maintenance of brigade property and equipment• Ensure that the members of the brigade are properly trained to carry out their functions• Take command at a fire or other emergency in the country at which he or she attends as a member of the SACFS and to ensure that the chain of command within the brigade operates effectively and efficiently• Liaise with other brigade captains in adjacent areas, and other relevant officers• Ensure (as far as may be practicable) the health and safety of all members of the brigade during an SACFS operation and ensure that the brigade complies with any other relevant OHS&W policies and procedures• Manages the operations of the brigade in accordance with a determination of the Chief Officer• Maintain communication skills up and down the chain of command• Knowledge of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, the Fire and Emergency Act 2005, the Emergency Management Act 2004, Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Act 1986 and the CFS Code of Conduct• Ability to provide leadership and advice to members within the brigade• Familiar with ICT, particularly word processing, spreadsheets and email• Experience with chairing meetings Show less

  • Job Title - Regional Operations Outback Officer (ROOO)

    Jul 2021 - now

  • Rank - Deputy Commander (DCMDR)

    Sept 2019 - now

  • Acting Regional Commander

    Oct 2022 - Dec 2022

  • Job Title - Regional Officer Outback Areas (ROOA)

    Oct 2016 - Jul 2021

  • Rank - Staff Officer (SO)

    May 2017 - Sept 2019

  • Rank - Brigade Captain (BC)

    Mar 2012 - Nov 2016