Colin Radcliffe

A community-focused, results-driven and efficient management professional with diverse local and international experience primarily in the public service, I write with interest to be considered for the above career opportunity within the RSL Tasmania as recently advertised on the SEEK Website. Throughout my professional career over the past 30+ years, including 26 years with the Royal Australian Navy, I have gained a wealth of relevant skills and experience which can be demonstrated whilst assuming various positions including my current role as Office Manager and previously as Project Administrator with the Australian Federal Police. In addition I have also worked for the Australian Defence Force in roles such as Defence Administrative Assistant, Officer in Charge Operations Cell, Career Manager Operations, Team Leader/Senior Instructor, Electronic Warfare and Recruit & Specialist Training. Committed to professional development and continuous improvement, I have completed various qualifications including Certificate III in Public Safety, Advanced Diploma of Telecommunications Intelligence, Diploma in Human Resource Management, Diploma of Frontline Management and Advanced Diploma in Asian Languages (Indonesian). Persuasive, confident and capable, I have held numerous leadership roles, where I have been responsible for leading, managing, training, mentoring and coaching team members to achieve optimal results. A self-motivated, results and achievement orientated individual, I take responsibility for achieving outcomes, meeting targets, contributing to meetings, mentoring/training staff, accountable for advice, leading by example and devising ways to improve workplace systems and procedures such as client service standards. Having acquired a proven track record of achievement throughout my professional career, I am positive that I would make a valuable contribution as Business Support Officer. I welcome the opportunity to assume accountability for several core management elements across financial management, business strategies and resource allocation having demonstrated advanced leadership capabilities, coupled with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. I am keen to inspire a sense of direction and actively support shared purpose and direction, practicing sound judgement and decision making with an awareness of implications and contributing to solutions and future strategies, having designed administrative and operational procedures. I have gained a thorough understanding of situations where deadlines need to be strictly observed, gaining advanced skills in delegating and planning tasks according to importance with the ability to work productively in a high pressure, fast paced environment. Keen to further expand my skills and experience working in a team of professionals whilst adhering to the RSL Tasmania values, please find attached my résumé with referees that details my experience and accomplishments. I welcome the opportunity to attend an interview where I would be pleased to elaborate regarding my potential contributions and suitability.

Efficiently supervises and enhances work of field teams performing military tasks according to challenging schedules. Dedicated to boosting work quality while maintaining compliance with legislation and meeting budget demands. Skilled team leader with proven results utilising knowledge and subject expertise.

Seeking to repatriate to Australia in the near future and would like to continue contributing to the workforce and Australia.