Senior Training Coordinator
Vic has been a career police officer for 24 years with a diverse background in operational law enforcement and crime prevention duties as well as 9 years in the Australian Army and 2 years as a Prison officer. As an Operational Safety Tactics Instructor during “Project Beacon” (1994-1996), Vic focused his attention on developing the “train-the-trainer” programs and providing “quality assurance” for continuous improvement. His recognised expertise led him to being chosen to assist in the review and delivery of training for the Northern Territory Police.
In 2001, Vic was selected to represent the Australian Civilian Police with the UN Transition Authority in East Timor to design and facilitate training. In 2002 he again went to East Timor with USAID as a consultant, training the Timor Tactical Response Teams in Human Rights and the Use of Force. Between 2006 and 2008 Vic was deployed to East Timor, Solomon Islands and the Sudan as a police adviser.
Vic’s accomplishments as a consultant includes delivering training to both government and private sector employees in Customer Service, Conflict Management, Stress and Anger Management, Incident management, Human Rights, Mediation, Cross Cultural Training, Resilience and Self Esteem as well as Leadership and Supervision.
Qualifications and Awards
- Certificate 1V Trainer
- Alternate Dispute Mediation
- Police Service Medal
- National Medal
- Police Overseas Service Medal
- United Nations Medals (UNTAET, UNMIT, UNMIS)
Vic is a committed facilitator who prides himself on delivering consistent, appropriate and professional messages for those members of the community affected by actual, perceived or potential safety issues.