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Shane Bruce Constable
60 Piccone drive
Edmonton QLD 4869
Phone: (m) 0433 102 591
Email: shaneconstable@yahoo.com.au
Career Summary
In a comprehensive Royal Australian Navy (RAN) career of over 12 years, I have been employed in the
Mine Warfare field where I have specialised in small arms weapons, mine warfare & explosive
procedures as a military instructor. During this time I have developed a very high standard of
professional & personal work ethos, these skills have been developed both as an operator as well as an
instructor. Additionally I am a qualified Submariner, who offers a unique understanding of complex
machinery & procedures. I have been employed with the operational Sea Training Group assessing
maritime units & operators prior to operational deployments. I am currently employed as the Chief
Bosuns Mate (CBM) at HMAS Waterhen at Port Services, managing movements, incompatible
operations and general safety around the base.
Career History
Royal Australian Navy Current – July 2001
Sea Training Group – Operational Assessment
The Sea Training Group is the lead authority on assessing for all RAN units prior to deploying.
Responsibilities:
 The assessing of units & operators within the Mine Warfare & Clearance Diving groups.
 Deploying globally to support Operations & Training (often at short notices).
 Develop & maintain a high skillset in order to accurately assess others.
Australian Submarine(s) – HMAS Collins; HMAS Dechaineux – Acoustic Warfare Analyst
Responsibilities:
 Responsible for the supervision of junior sailors including monitoring task allocation, conflict
resolution, critical problem solving, quality assurance, staff safety, personnel administration,
training & mentoring, first point of contact for any issues (personal or professional).
 Subject Matter Expert for Acoustic Warfare including general submarine duties.
 Small Arms expert & familiar with explosives.
Royal Australian Navy Recruit School – Instructor
Responsibilities:
 Responsible for the supervision & instruction of junior sailors & initial entry recruits including
but not limited to; task allocation, conflict resolution, problem solving, quality assurance, staff
safety, personnel administration, training & mentoring, first point of contact for any issues
(personal & professional).
 Conducting routine Hazard Risk Assessments into daily Recruit School activities & events.
 General administration & maintaining Defence Records Management Systems.
 Perform the task of writing Military Message Signals.

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Australian Warship(s) – HMAS Bandicoot; HMAS Yarra – Mine Warfare Operator
Responsibilities:
 Responsible for the conduct of the Mine Warfare Department & Small Arms (including
explosives).
 Subject Matter Expert for the Sea borne Mines & Small Arms.
 Conducted research & provided briefs to Command on threats along with providing
recommended solutions for defeating such threats.
Coles Supermarkets November 1991- July 2001 Qualified Butcher, Manager
Mort’s Family Butchers January 1991- July 1991 General Hand
Structure Flex May 1990- January 1991 Factory Hand
Mason’s Joinery January 1990- May 1990 Trade Assistant
Education / Qualifications
2012 Certificate IV in Business (Frontline Management) NRT Royal Australian Navy
2012 Certificate III in Mine Warfare Operations NRT Royal Australian Navy
2012 Certificate III in Sensor Operations NRT Royal Australian Navy
2012 Certificate III in Spatial Information Services NRT Royal Australian Navy
2012 Certificate III in Government Royal Australian Navy
2012 Certificate II in Health Care (Defence) NRT Royal Australian Navy
2012 Diploma of Government (Management) NRT Royal Australian Navy
2012 Diploma of Government (Financial Services) NRT Royal Australian Navy
2012 Certificate IV in Training & Assessment NRT Royal Australian Navy
2012 Certificate III in Public Safety (Boatswains Mate) NRT Royal Australian Navy
2012 Certificate III in Transport & Distribution (Maritime Operations) NRT Royal Australian Navy
2011 Advanced Fire Fighting Royal Australian Navy
2011 Small Arms Re-Qualification Royal Australian Navy
2009 Occupational Health & Safety (Supervisor) Course Royal Australian Navy
2007 Acoustic Warfare Analyst Course Royal Australian Navy
2006 Recruit Instructor Course Royal Australian Navy
2002 Shipbourne Lifesaving & Survival Equipment Maintenance Course Royal Australian Navy
2002 Basic Demolition Course Royal Australian Navy
1994 Qualified Butcher Southbank Institute of Tafe
1989 School Certificate (Completed to Year 11) Beenleigh State School
Referees
POCSOMW Luke Palethorpe POAWA(SM) Michael Sivello
Chief Bosun / Mine Warfare Supervisor Acoustic Warefare Specialist
Mobile: 0433 466 837 Mobile: 0401 498 050
Email: luke84palethorpe@hotmail.com Work 08 9553 m5326
Michael.sivello@defence.gov.au

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