1. Summary Keith Wall
I have worked primarily in Government technical roles, and included serving for 9 years as a Police Officer,
finally retiring at acting Superintendent rank. I worked for over 30 years in Papua New Guinea, and I am
married to a Papua New Guinean born lady. My family is now all adult and on their own around PNG and
Queensland.
I am skilled in management of staff and contractors.
I am an experience document writer in support of work instructions, Occupational Health and Safety
safe work instructions, and technical training manuals.
Excellent written and oral communications skills.
I have a passion to learn further skills.I writehistorical articles and edita historical journal in my spare
time
I have a passion for ethical and honestdealings with workers, contractors and managingstakeholders
I am able to provide relevant references as and when required.
My attached resume is primarily of a technical nature,however my range of lifeskillswith particular emphasis
on management and planning, may be gleaned from my previous work history. I do have an expectation of a
salary, however this may be subject to discussion and mutual agreement.
I would be availableto work within a relatively shortperiod of time, taking in to account normal and respectful
notice to my current employer.
I would very much like to discuss opportunities with you..To schedule an interview, please call me at 04567
24428.The best time to reach me is between during normal working hours (0730- 1700) and after hours, but
you can leave a voice message at any time, and I will return your call.
PLACE OF BIRTH Colac Victoria CITIZENSHIP Australian
DATE OF BIRTH 27 DECEMBER1953
EDUCATION
Belmont High School,Victoria
Victorian Leaving Certificate 1969
Mathematics, Physics,Chemistry ,Economics, French
TRADE AND TERTIARY
Department of Civil Aviation Technical TrainingCollege,Melbourne
Radio Technician 1969 - 1974
Eligibility examination qualified to AssociateDiploma of Communications Equivalence 1974
Advanced High Reliability Solderingqualification 1974
Technical Trainer qualification 1977
Certificatein Computer programming – FORTRAN IV University of Papua New Guinea 1978
Legal Studies Justiceof Peace Qualification TAFE Qld 2003
Superintendent of Policeall grades University of Papua New Guinea 1990
SOFTWARE
MicrosoftOffice 2013 to Advancedlevelcapability
2. MicrosoftVisio
MicrosoftAccessto AdvancedLevel
MicrosoftExcel to Advancedcertification
MicrosoftWord to Advancedcapability
HONOURS AND AWARDS
Commonwealth Public ServiceLong Service & Good Conduct Medal 1969 – 1990
Papua New Guinea Independence Medal 1975
Papua New Guinea Independence 10th Anniversary Medal 1985
Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary 100th Anniversary Medal 1988
TRAINING AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Civil Aviation TrainingCollegePapua New Guinea
Radio Technical Instructor 1978 - 1981
Civil Aviation TrainingCollegeMelbourne
Senior Radio Technical Instructor Melbourneand Canberra 1981 - 1983
Principal Technical Instructor –Civil Aviation TrainingCollegePort Moresby 1984- 1987
[Developed syllabusand overall coursestructure,and administered all grades.]
Occupational Health ,Safety, Environmental and Cultural heritagemanagement
SUPERVISION
Extensive experience withmanagementandskillsadvancement of apprentices,
tradespeopleandcontractors
Contractor Compliance Management
MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
Chief Inspector of Police – Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary
Communications Directorate Technical Services Manager 1988 - 1992
Superintendent of Police National Disaster and Emergency Services PNG 1993 - 1994
Snr Advisor to PNG Department of Prime Minister and national ExecutiveCouncil 1989 - 1990
Executive Officer to BougainvilleJointForces Commander 1989 - 1990
General Manager ChaseEngineering Steel Fabrication PortMoresby 1991 - 1992
National ServiceManager PhilipsTelecommunications and Data Systems 1992 - 1993
National Operations Manager Rad-Tel Communications PNG 1993 - 1998
Service Manager Aerial Communications PNG 1998 - 1999
Technical SupportManager Seabourne Electronics Townsville 2000- 2007
Defect Manager BAE Systems BrisbanePacificPatrol BoatSupportProgram
Site Manager DAE Systems Townsville Pacific Patrol BoatSupport Program
2007 – 2010
2010 -2011
Facilities Planner BAE Systems Woomera Garrison SupportContract 2011 - 2012
Maintenance Planner BAE Systems Cairns 2012 - 2015
Technical Writer and developer of work instructions and process and technical support
documentation
3. PUBLICATIONS AND PAPERS
Papua New Guinea Association of Australia Quarterly Journal – UNA VOCE 2012 - 2015
Editor , researcher and writer 2012 - 2015
Writer, researcher “Patrol Boats of the Pacific” historical book in writing 2014 -
LANGUAGES
[English – native language]
Melanesian Tok Pisin,speak read and write to high competency
[Hiri Motu – read, and write with basic competence]
MEMBERSHIPS
Life Member South Pacific Motor Sports Club
Papua New Guinea Association of Australia - Executive Committee member
Technical Writers Australia
Justices of Peace (Qualified) Queensland
Association for MaintenanceProfessionals
MaritimeSurveillanceAssociation
Australian Radio CommunicationsIndustry Association
COMMUNITY WORK
Town Councillor - Town Council Woomera South Australia 2001 -2012
Commonwealth FlagMarshall 2010 -
Justiceof Peace (Qualified) 2010 -
AFL TownsvilleJunior League Committee member 2010 - 2011
AFL TownsvilleSenior Match Time Keeper and Judiciary Committee 2010 - 2011
PNG Australia Association ExecutiveCommittee Member 2012 - 2015
REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST