Michael Pithie has over 15 years of experience in the Australian Defence Force, including leadership roles and overseas deployments, and has since worked in various roles in the education and training sector. He has extensive experience in areas such as leadership, management, training, security, and communications technology. Pithie holds numerous qualifications related to vocational education, management, health and safety, and counseling. He is currently seeking new opportunities to utilize his skills and experience.

1. Michael Pithie
0407 383 365
mick.pithie@me.com
4 McKenzie Place
Warner
QLD 4500
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PERSONAL PROFILE
With 15 years’ service in the Australian Defence Force, including multiple overseas deployments in both
hostileand peacekeeping missions,I havean exceptional record of performancein fast-paced,mission-critical
and high-risk environments. Having been moved into a leadership position quickly, my roles ha ve included
overseeing a platoon in training and live environments, managing the technical aspects of leading edge
communication systems and designingand deliveringa wide range of trainingprograms and qualifications.I
have undertaken a number of secondments including as a Unit Workplace Health & Safety Officer, a
Regimental Police Sergeant in charge of the Regimental Correctional Facility, and a Specialist
Telecommunications & Regimental Signals Sergeant. Post Military, I have worked as a Telecommunications
Technician, a Schools Support Officer at Brisbane State High School, a Campus Manager in the Vocational
Educational and Training Sector and an Organisational Learning and Capability Development Coordinator.
Whatever the role,I can demonstrate an exceptional work ethic, rapid skills & knowledgeacquisition, a respect
for the chain of command and a demonstrated passion for providing quality training.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Information & Communications Technology
Leadership and Management | Training and Development
Security & Risk Management | Work Health & Safety | Logistical Management
Organisation & Administration | Corporate Governance | Human Resources Management
WORK HISTORY
Organisational Learning & Capability Development Coordinator
Captain Cook College
Jun 2016 - Current
RESPONSIBILITIES
 Management & Co-ordination of the Resource Upgrade Project
 Industry Consultation Co-ordinator
 Validation & Moderation of College offerings
 Content Writing& Competency PackageManagement
 Quality Assuranceand Auditing
Professional Development of TrainingCadre

2. Michael Pithie
0407 383 365
mick.pithie@me.com
4 McKenzie Place
Warner
QLD 4500
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Campus Manager
Training and Assessment Solutions (TAS)
Mar 2016 – Jun 2016
RESPONSIBILITIES
 Management & Co-ordination of the Distance& Campus Based Education Programs
 Management and Leadership / Mentoring of Trainer Cadre
 Management of Students Support Officers
 Management of Assets and Facilities
 Content Writing& Competency PackageManagement
 Equipment & Financial Accounts Management
 Manage Corporate Governance & WHS Programs
 Instructional duties on as ‘as needs basis’
 Manage the LMS and CRM systems.
Vocational Education Trainer and Assessor
Site Group
Dec 2015 – Feb 2016
RESPONSIBILITIES
 Distance& ClassroomBased Education Facilitation
 TrainingCo-ordinator for Special Needs Students
 Individual & Organisational TrainingNeeds Analysis
 Business to Business Trainingand Assessment
 Data Collection & Analysis
 Quality Control & Compliance
 Stakeholder Relationship Management
 Student Support Services & TrainingSupport Roles
 Campus & TrainingManagement
 LMS & RTO Management

3. Michael Pithie
0407 383 365
mick.pithie@me.com
4 McKenzie Place
Warner
QLD 4500
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Schools Support Officer
Brisbane State High School
Apr 2015 – Nov 2015
RESPONSIBILITIES
 Behaviour Management
 Managerial Supportto Executive Staff
 Policy Writing& ComplianceImplementation
 Supervision of Students
 Counter Truancy Operations
 Campus Security
 Data Entry, including:
o One school
o ID Attend
Communications Technician
Clancy Corporation
Nov 2014 – Apr 2015
RESPONSIBILITIES
 Hazard Identification & Awareness Provision
 Job Safety Analysis & Implementation
 Telephony / Telemetry Installation & Fault Rectification
 Radio Frequency Equipment, MATV & SatelliteInstallation & Rectification
 Meshed Technology Design & Installation
 UsingHand & Power Tools
 Project Management, WHS & Supervision of Work Teams
 Installation of Solar Electric Systems
 Domestic, Commercial & Industrial Electrical Work
 Training& Assessment Duties as applicable
 OnsiteCommunications & Logistics Co-ordination

4. Michael Pithie
0407 383 365
mick.pithie@me.com
4 McKenzie Place
Warner
QLD 4500
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Information and Communications Systems Manager
ADF
Jan 2014 – Oct 2014
RESPONSIBILITIES
 Takingon and buildingnew role,including:
o Designingrolescope
o Creating roledeliverables
 Overseeing 10 directreports (Supervisors),managingtotal cohortof 50 indirectreports
 Designingand developing communications networks, across:
o Tactical communications
o Strategic communications
 ProvidingMulti WaveformCommunications Technology supportto aid capability of deployed forces
 Managingand operating Telecommunications & Data systems
 Managingmultipleequipment accounts with stock of more than $20 million AUD
 Overseeing development of trainingprograms,including:
o Military specific training,such as weapons-handling
o Telecommunications network operations
o Rehabilitation and re-roleof wounded members as SpecialistTrained Soldiers
Detention Centre & Correctional Staff Manager
ADF
Jan 2012-Dec 2012
RESPONSIBILITIES
 Overseeing correctional practicefor small regimental facility,including:
o Incarceration services and administration
o Performing Drug & Alcohol testing
o Performing livecell extractions
 Overseeing small team of 4 personnel
 Trainingsubordinates to perform roleeffectively
 CoachingSupervisors to comply with rigorous regulations
 Overseeing facility,including:
o Gymnasium
o Bathroom and Laundry
o CCTV & Audio Capability Maintenance
 Budget management
 Providingcorporategovernance and conductingmaintenance

5. Michael Pithie
0407 383 365
mick.pithie@me.com
4 McKenzie Place
Warner
QLD 4500
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Operations & Logistics Manager
ADF
Jan 2011 – Dec 2011
RESPONSIBILITIES
 Forecasting,Budgeting and Implementing Unit TrainingRequirements, such as:
o Planningfinancial forecastfor 5 year periods
o Integrated ProjectExecution
o Orderingand StocktakingResources
o ManagingProfessional Development & Trainingfor Battalion Personnel
o Write and Execute the distribution of Operation Orders,Fragmentary Orders,and Warning
Orders
o FacilitateMilitary Decision MakingProcesses (MDMPs) for the command group and nine
command directorates
o Coordinateand synchronizelogistical and administrativesupportamonglocal agencies and
authorities to facilitatedoctrinally sound,realistic,and efficienttraining
o Manage and professionally develop four Supervisors.
School of Infantry - Instructor
ADF
Jan 2008 – Dec 2010
RESPONSIBILITIES
 Trainingpostingatthe School of Infantry,teaching infantry operations,including:
o Developing Soldiers' leadership,character,knowledge, and fitness
o ProducingCombat Commanders who will lead,teach, and mentor entry and advanced level
Soldiers capableof conductingexpeditionary combat operations within the Operating
Environment
o Unarmed, Melee & Small Arms Combat Instruction
 Tactics and Techniques associated with:
o Offensive, Defensive, Patrolling& Urban Operations
o Land navigation skills,Combatconditioning,Communications & Tactical CombatCasualty
Care
o Combat marksmanship;Combathunter techniques; and leadingvaluebased,guided
discussions in theinterest of coaching,mentoring and professional development

6. Michael Pithie
0407 383 365
mick.pithie@me.com
4 McKenzie Place
Warner
QLD 4500
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Section Commander
ADF
Jan 2004 - Dec 2008
RESPONSIBILITIES
 Overseeing section duringdomestic engagements and overseas deployments, including:
o Combat Commander duringIraq deployment
o Information and Communication Systems Detachment Commander
o Section Commander / Provincial Commander duringSolomon Islands deployment
 Overseeing up to 11 Soldiers in a directlinemanagement capacity,including:
o Providingdirectsupervision duringtrainingand liveenvironments
o Managingtrainingand professional development
o Handlinginterpersonal and disciplinary matters
 Coordinatingtelecommunications systems includingautomated networks, data links and circuits
 Applyingdiagnostics,correctiveand recovery techniques to information systems
Lance Corporal, 2IC
ADF
Jan 2003 – Dec 2003
RESPONSIBILITIES
 Acting up to leadership roles,includingInformation and communications specialist
 Performing situational trainingexercises and drills
 Performing reconnaissanceoperations
 Providingtactical and technical supportto superior officers
 Receiving and relayingcombatorders
 Sightingand firingassigned weapons
Rifleman
ADF
Mar 1999 – Dec 2002
RESPONSIBILITIES
 Conducting Offensive, Defensive, Security & Counter Insurgency Operations

7. Michael Pithie
0407 383 365
mick.pithie@me.com
4 McKenzie Place
Warner
QLD 4500
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Customer Service Attendant
Leisure & Allied Industries
Nov 1997 – Mar 1999
RESPONSIBILITIES
 Answering customer Queries and directingto appropriatedepartments if applicable
 Givinginformation and solvingtechnical problems
 Sellingproducts and takingorders
 Arrangingservices for customers
 Handlingcomplaints & givingrefunds if applicable
 Takingpayments
 Entering customer information onto a computer database
 Answering Phones and other Correspondence
 Adhoc National Manager PA Duties
 Cultural Awareness Trainingand Implementation.
Customer Service Attendant
7-11 Store
Jan 1996 – Nov 1997
RESPONSIBILITIES
 SellingProducts
 Stock Replenishment
 TakingPayments
 Store Cleaning
 Vending (Slurpee) MachineMaintenance
 Customer Service

8. Michael Pithie
0407 383 365
mick.pithie@me.com
4 McKenzie Place
Warner
QLD 4500
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TERTIARY AND VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning)
Diploma of WorkplaceHealth and Safety
Diploma of Leadership and Management
Diploma of Government
Diploma of ProjectManagement
Diploma of Human Resource Management
Diploma of Security & Risk Management
Diploma of Vocational Education and Training
Diploma of TrainingDesign and Development
Diploma of Education Support
Diploma of Counselling(currently studying)
Diploma of Community Services (currently studying)
Cert IV WorkplaceAssessment& Training
Cert III Correctional Practice
Cert III Infantry Operations
Cert III Radio Telecommunications
Cert III Telecommunications Technology
Cert II & Partial CertIII (Crowd Controller) Security Operations
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Safely Access Railway Corridor & FatigueManagement
Senior FirstAid
Construction White Card
Blue Card (Workingwith Children / Youth services)
Equity & Diversity Awareness Training
Learning Management System (LMS)
Customer RelationshipsManagement (CRM)
Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
Project Management Software (PMS)
Velg membership
AWARDS
International ForceEastTimor Medal
Iraq Campaign Medal 2003
Australian Defence Medal
Australian ActiveServiceMedal
Australian ServiceMedals
United Nations Medal with Ribbon UNTAET
Defence Force Long Service Medal with 15 Year Service Clasp
Return from Active Service Badge
Infantry Combat Badge
USMC Commanders Commendation
REFERENCES
Availableon request.

9. Michael Pithie
0407 383 365
mick.pithie@me.com
4 McKenzie Place
Warner
QLD 4500
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