1. Robert Brown
Experience with:
 Management of Teams in the areas of Regulatory
Compliance/Crime and Environmental Investigation
 Federal, State and Local Government Legislation
 Local Laws, Community Safety and Asset Management
 Emergency Management Procedures and roles
 Court Procedures and Brief Preparation
 Policy and Procedures development
 Building stakeholder relationships in a complex environment

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Robert Brown
Mobile I 0418121424 Email I robert.j.brown@hotmail.com
Qualified and Experienced Leader in Investigations and
Regulatory Compliance.
Profile
After 22 years of investigative and regulatory compliance experience and over 10
years of leadership experience, I believe that I have developed into an
accomplished and dedicated leader in the fields of investigations and regulatory
compliance. During this period I have demonstrated a strong work ethic and
leadership qualities within, Local Government, The Environmental Protection
Authority, Victoria Police and Private Companies which has been regularly
acknowledged in the form of written commendations, awards and letters of
reference. I believe that the skills, knowledge and experience that I have acquired
and developed throughout my career have enabled me to perform varied
leadership roles in the fields of compliance, investigations and enforcement within
all levels of government.
Career Highlights
2014- Authorised Officer Compliance City of Monash- I commenced this
role in December 2014 and it has provided me with an opportunity
within local government. Along with my core objectives I am
currently developing traffic management strategies for construction
sites within the City of Monash. These strategies will enhance the
overall safety of these sites and lessen the impact and inconvenience
to residents in the area. I am assisting in the development of
procedures and a compliance and enforcement strategy which would
ensure consistency within compliance throughout the organisation.
2014 Compliance Supervisor Southern Rural Water – Performed the role
of Compliance Supervisor with Southern Rural Water. During this
period I developed a compliance and enforcement strategy for the
organisation as well as an investigative training package for staff. I
liaised and assisted the Department of Environment and Primary
Industries in respect of the national strategy. During this time I
managed finances, purchased equipment for staff, and developed
guidelines relevant to the roles performed.

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2013-2014 Safety and Security Officer, Supervisor and Investigator Manus
Island Regional Processing Centre - Performed the roles of
Supervisor, Incident Response Team Leader and Investigator. I
conducted investigations and performed supervision duties of up to
40 staff and 350 refugees ensuring compliance with government
policies and procedures. I Supervised the Incident Response Teams
who responded to any critical incidents within the facility. I was
elected ass a WHS representative and I performed the role in a
challenging and complex environment. I assisted in the development
of policy and procedures relating to compliance, training and
investigations. During my role I was responsible for the rostering of
staff, rotations and delegations of duty. For the last 2 months I
managed all movements of refugees to and from Papua New Guinea,
Manus Island and Australia. This involved obtaining flights and
satisfying airline security requirements, managing accommodation
facilities for staff and refugees, organising interpreters and health
appointments, managing accounts and submitting updated reports
to superiors and ministers.
2013 Contract Investigator - Conducted Investigations on behalf of
Mitchell Shire, relating to community safety issues.
2012-2013 Team Leader/Senior Investigator/Authorised Officer -
Environmental Protection Authority, Major Investigations Unit, Illegal
Dumping Strike Force. During this time I led a team of investigators
whilst I was in direct control of all surveillance operations, complex
investigations, major operations and the handling of whistle blowers
and human sources. I developed and implemented policy and
procedures relating to the use of surveillance devices, the handling of
human sources and whistle blowers, investigative and regulatory
compliance techniques. As part of my role and in enhancing the
reputation of the EPA I established - working relationships with
councils, stakeholders and other state regulatory and enforcement
agencies. These relationships were critical in the success of a number
of investigations conducted by my team. I developed training
components for Authorized Officers, purchased equipment,
authorised financial invoices and contracts relating to external
surveillance.
2007 - 2012 Detective Leading Senior Constable. - Performed investigative
duties at the Bass Coast Criminal Investigation Unit. During this time I
conducted numerous complex investigations relating to serious
criminal activity. I performed the role of Team Leader/Acting
Sergeant - Special duties plain clothes operations. During this time I
led a team of investigators conducting covert operations and
investigations. I managed all aspects of staff including rostering,
personal development, authorised overtime, I checked and
authorised briefs of evidence. During this role my team received

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recognition from external and internal areas in relation to our
achievements.
2004 – 2007 Senior Constable/ Acting Detective Senior Constable – Performed
uniform, plain clothes and Investigative duties at the Oakleigh Police
Station during which I was seconded to Oakleigh Criminal
Investigation Unit as an investigator for a period of 18 months.
2002 - 2004 Senior Constable/ Acting Detective Senior Constable - Performed
uniform, plain clothes and investigative duties at Nunawading Police
Station during which I was seconded to the Nunawading Criminal
Investigations Unit for a period of 6 months.
2001 Senior Constable - Glen Waverley Regional Response Unit -
performed plain clothes investigative and surveillance duties relating
to covert operations for a period of 16 months.
2001 Senior Constable – Uniform and plain clothes duties - Nunawading
Police Station.
2000 - 2001 Senior Constable/Acting Detective Senior Constable - Hawthorn
Police Station - performed uniform, plain clothes and investigative
duties during which I was seconded to Hawthorn Criminal
Investigation Unit.
2000 Promoted to rank of Senior Constable.
1998 - 2000 Constable/Acting Detective Constable – Transit Safety Division -
Performed uniform, plain clothes and investigative duties during
which I was seconded to the Divisional Support Group and Transit
Criminal Investigation Unit.
1998 Acting Detective Constable - Asset Recovery Squad – Seconded as
an investigator and involved in Victoria’s first million dollar asset
seizure.
1996 Probationary Constable – Uniform and plain clothes duties -
Melbourne CBD and Nunawading Police Station.
1996 Graduated from the Victorian Police Academy Constables
Training Phase
1994 Graduated Victorian Police Academy as a Protective Services
Officer - Duties included security of government buildings, law
courts and dignitaries. I performed this role for a period of 2 years
Key Professional Qualifications
Advanced Diploma Public Safety Police Investigations Victoria Police
2008
Diploma Government Investigations (RPL) CLET
2012
Certificate IV Government Investigations (RPL) CLET
2012

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Certificate III Investigations (RPL) CLET
2012
Work in an Emergency Management Context
PUAEMR018A SES 2016
-Part Diploma Public Safety (Emergency Management)
Professional Qualifications - Detailed
All Sessions achieved successful “Pass” at completion of training session
2016 Work in Emergency Management Context PUAEMR018A – (SES)
2015 Customer Service Guarantee Training Course
2014 Authorised Officer – City of Monash
2014 Implement Traffic Management Plan RIIWHS302D
2014 Control Traffic/Pedestrians with stop/slow bat RIIWHS205D
2014 WHS Construction Induction Course (White Card) No. 1805017
2013 Authorised Officer Training - Environmental Protection Act – (EPA)
2013 Compliance Inspections – An auditors approach – (EPA)
2012 Regulatory Craftsmanship Course – (EPA)
2012 Exercising Your Powers Course (RMIT - Andrew Palmer)
2012 Crime Mapping and GIS Conference (3 Days) – (RMIT)
2012 Asbestos Inspectors Training Course – (HAZCON)
2012 Communicating as a Regulator Training – (Diverse Training Concepts)
2012 Diploma in Government Investigations - (RPL College for Law and
Education Training)
2012 Responsible Serving of Alcohol training (Chisholm)
2012 Certificate IV Government Investigations - (RPL College for Law and
Education Training)
2012 Certificate III Investigations - (RPL College for Law and Education
Training)
2010 First Aid Level 2 – (St Johns Ambulance)
2009 DSE Basic Wildfire Training – (DSE)
2008 Advanced Diploma Public Safety (Police Investigations) – (Victoria
Police)
2008 Media Training – (Police Media Unit)
2007 Financial Management Training- (online training)
2007 Equal Opportunity - (online training)
2007 Discrimination Awareness Training - (online training)
2007 Sexual Harassment in the work place - (online training)
2007 Managing work place conflict - (online training)
2006 Dealing with confidential informers training – (Victoria Police)
2005 Crime Scene Photographic - (Crime Scene Examiners Course Victoria
Police)

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2001 Field Investigators Course Advanced Diploma of Investigation –
(Victoria Police)
1999 Drug Law and Education Course Victorian Police Centre – (Victorian
Police)
1999 Drug and Alcohol Awareness Presenters Course – (Victorian
Government)
1996 Constables Course (20 weeks) Victorian Police Academy – (Victoria
Police)
1994 Protective Services Course (9 weeks) Victorian Police Academy –
(Victoria Police)
Key Skills and Experience
 22 years of investigative, policing and regulatory compliance experience as
an Investigator Senior Investigator, Team Leader and Supervisor
 Experience in leading and managing teams and co-ordinating operations in
the area of investigations, regulatory compliance and surveillance.
 Experience in developing teams and ensuring personal development
 Experience in handling external contracts, and financial delegation
 Experience in emergency management procedures, legislation and roles
within local and state government.
 Experience in the fields of Local Laws and Asset Management within Local
Government
 Experience in conducting and managing operations and investigations.
 Experience in managing and conducting protracted and complicated
investigations
 Experience in the managing of whistle blowers and human sources.
 Experience in preparation of search warrant applications and the execution
of such warrants.
 Experience in the use of surveillance techniques and equipment.
 Experience in evidence gathering, interviewing techniques and continuity of
evidence procedures.
 Knowledge, understanding and application of Criminal and Environmental
Law, court procedures, statement and affidavit compilation.
 Experience in compiling and authorising complex briefs of evidence.
 Experience in a variety of investigative and analytical methods and
techniques.
 Ability to forge and maintain partnerships with stakeholders, external
agencies and contractors.
 Experience in developing policy and procedures.
 Experience in conducting training, delivering presentations and case studies
to internal and external agencies.
 Experience in identifying trends and implementing measures and
management plans to rectify these trends.

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Achievements
 2014 -Co-ordinated and led multiple teams during the riots staged by
refugees on Manus Island in February, 2014. I have since been commended
for my leadership, decisive actions and co-ordination during a highly
intense, difficult and violent situation.
 2013 -Co-ordinated the first EPA/Police operation into organised criminal
activity within the waste sector which, after an 8 month investigation
resulted in the arrest of the company directors and general manager.
 2012 -Authorised Officer - Environmental Protection Act.
 2008 -The Brad Robinson Memorial Award: Award was awarded to me at
the completion of Detective Training School and reads, “For his pursuit of
excellence and in the opinion of the instructional staff and his course
members has enthusiastically participated in the course, demonstrated the
qualities of tenacity, fairness and maturity and has the confidence and ability
to use these qualities. In addition, has achieved a high academic standard
during the course and has gained the respect of his peers.”
 2008 - Recognition of Excellent Work: Report reads, “The operation
which was executed by your team resulted in the search of multiple
addresses, the charging of 5 offenders with theft and dishonesty offences
and the recovery of property valued in excess of $190,000. Clearly the
investigative techniques of yourself and your team, combined with tenacity
and excellent planning have led to the apprehension of serial offenders
engaged in a complex criminal enterprise.”
 2004 -Divisional Letter of Commendation: In relation to an operation,
investigation and subsequent arrest of offenders for property offences in
excess of $70,000. Report from the Superintendent reads, “I wish to
commend you for your outstanding investigation and collation skills. It is
very pleasing to learn of situations where police members have displayed
professionalism to a high standard such as yours. Your work performance is
indicative of your enthusiasm and dedication.”
 2004 -Divisional Commendation: Awarded for a major drug operation
conducted In 2002. It reads, “For dedication and professionalism displayed
during a lengthy and protracted major drug investigation involving large
scale trafficking of Methyl Amphetamines and led to the arrest of 16
offenders and drug laboratories in Ashburton and Ivanhoe.”
 2004 -Divisional Letter of Commendation: In relation to the investigation,
identification and arrest of 5 offenders for affray and serious assaults.
Report by Superintendent states that, “I wish to commend you on your
initiative, professionalism and investigative skills which have led to the
successful conclusion of this incident.”
 2001 -Divisional Letter of Appreciation: In relation to a drug operation
which I organised and conducted and resulted in the arrest of 5 offenders
for trafficking and possessing heroin. Report by the Superintendent
commended me on my motivation, dedication and professionalism.

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 2000 -Letter of Congratulations: This relates to the investigation and
arrest of an offender for a series of burglaries. Report states that I be
commended for my professional approach, diligent questioning, astute
interviews and keen investigative skills and techniques.
 1999 -Divisional Good Work Register: I was commended at divisional
level for the assistance I gave to the Transit CIB in identifying 8 unknown
offenders for the blackmailing and extortion of a 14 year old boy. Report
states that BROWN is carrying out his duties in an efficient and effective
manner and he has the makings of an excellent investigator.
 1999 -Divisional Good Work Register: Recognised at divisional level for
my enthusiasm, work performance and dedication to the Transit Safety
Division and the enthusiasm he generates amongst his peers.
 1999 -Divisional Good Work Register: Regarding an operation at Box Hill.
I was commended for my enthusiasm and professionalism during the
operation which resulted in 32 arrests.
 1998 -Excellent Work Performance: Regarding crime scene
management at McDonalds in Nunawading in relation to a serous assault.
Reported that I be commended for my initiative, professionalism and
maturity in my handling of the investigation.
 1998 -District Commendation: Regarding temporary duties performed at
the Asset Recovery Squad (Criminal Proceeds Squad). Commendation
states, "For dedication to duty, initiative and the display of investigative skills
(in a team environment) during this Operation which led to the arrest and
conviction of six offenders involved in organized crime and the recovery of a
large amount of property."
Additional Information
Status: Australian Citizen
Drivers Licence: Victorian - full and current licence #046663454 expiry
(16/07/2026)
Passport: Current Australian Passport
Computer Skills: High standard of Microsoft products and related
experience in support of report writing skills.
Report writing skills: High level of report writing and brief preparation skills.

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Referees:
James Paterson Manager 9518-3420
City of Monash james@monash.vic.gov.au
Scott Wright Co-ordinator 0439637342
City of Monash scottw@monash.vic.gov.au
Con LOLIS Manager EPA 0467725063
Major Investigations Con.Lolis@epa.vic.gov.au
Ian RICARDO Detective Sergeant 0428362426
Victoria Police ian.ricardo@police.vic.gov.au
Glenn WEIR Superintendent 0400922366
Victoria Police glenn.weir@police.vic.gov.au