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Thank you for taking time to consider my experience and qualifications supporting an application for the

above very interesting opportunity to bring together my diverse skills and contribute to your current team.

I believe I will meet all of your requirements. My resume outlines a broad background across private and

local government sectors. Here I would like to address the specific skills and capabilities as detailed in the

position description.

My reputation for displaying the highest integrity in all activities has been demonstrated in my professional

life and as a NSW State League Referee where the correct decision must be made on the spot and on the

run. Similarly, in my role with Penrith City Council where I interact and negotiate constantly with our

customers, I have to properly and sensitively resolve issues without reference to my Manager unless the

problem requires a second opinion or an issue needs to be escalated. There are times when I have to draw

on my ability to maintain self-control in the face of aggressive behaviour but I am fortunate in that I have

the maturity and confidence to handle the most difficult situations.

Often, I have been faced with issues and situations with customers who do not understand the complexities

of the legislation affecting decision making. Over time, I have acquired a comprehensive understanding of

the Local Government legislative frameworks and compliance regulations and am able to guide people

through the decision making process, and help them understand the reasons for a recommendation or

conclusion.

My aim always is to achieve a satisfactory result for both our customer and Council. In helping people from

many backgrounds I must also be aware constantly of sensitivities around cultural differences within the

broader community. In this I am fortunate in that I have very good communication skills. My view is that

good communication begins with careful listening to ensure I have understood the issue and can respond

appropriately. Similarly, I have prepared written responses to inquiries both internal and external and am

confident in my ability to make myself clear in appropriate language and style.

I would like to expand on my reasons for believing that I meet your requirements by responding to the

specific questions as outlined below.

1. What appeals to you about a role in ASIS? Or in what way do your values align with the values of

ASIS and our mission?

I have a very organised and methodical approach to life and work well within a regulated environment such

as my current role within Local Council. However, I also enjoy the unexpected and having to reprioritize my

plans for the day because a more pressing issue has presented. Working for ASIS offers, I believe, that

element of the unpredictable when no two days would be alike. More importantly, a role with ASIS would

be a good “fit” with my strong interest and commitment to law enforcement, helping other people, being

proactive in my involvement with the community, providing protection and social justice. Helping my

colleagues in their work and supporting the development of individuals and groups to reach their potential

and live in a secure environment.

A considerable part of my working life has been in construction. Interestingly, research has shown that

construction workers have been shown to have extremely high levels of problem solving skills and cognitive

flexibility. Changing plans, ideas and approaches to problem solving and able to quickly adapt to changing

circumstances, being open to new concepts and possibilities and not getting stuck in routines. Traits that, I

believe, would help me fit well into your team and be able to adapt and adjust to constant information

flows.

Keeping track of various lines of observation and research and ensuring that accurate records are

maintained and reported appeals to my orderly and organised mind.

2. Discuss two influential experiences from your resume which you think make you a strong candidate

for an Intelligence Officer. Why did you select these two experiences?

The first instance that I think indicate my potential aptitude for a role as an Intelligence Officer was being

asked to act in a position of greater responsibilities as a team leader. I was relatively young and

inexperienced at that stage and was initially surprised at being given the role which required me to operate

independently out in the field overseeing general works such as concreting and road maintenance projects

and supervising teams of labourers and machinery operators. My role included scoping projects, resolving

on-the-job issues, signing off on work completed by contractors and schedule resources as required. I

managed that acting role for 12 months and gained a tremendous amount of self- confidence in my ability

to achieve required outcomes on time and within budgets. Before that and in a similar vein, I was called on

to take on the role as Acting Assistant Coordinator managing the Supply Store. Again, I was surprised at

being given the additional responsibility but thoroughly enjoyed the challenge.

I learnt that I could work well with older, more experienced colleagues and interact with a diverse range of

internal and external stakeholders. I was also able to develop my leadership and management skills while

responding to constantly changing demands and scheduling tasks as priorities altered. I learnt on the job

and learnt quickly, accepting advice and suggestions and encouraged my colleagues to provide feedback on

my performance. I learnt not to be overly concerned if I made a mistake, but learnt from it. My approach

was (and is) to get the job done and get it done well.

3. Describe your most rewarding professional achievement. What did you learn from this

achievement?

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here is more information to take from and help answer the role Thank you for taking time to consider my experience and qualifications supporting an application for the above very interesting opportunity to bring together my diverse skills and contribute to your current team. I believe I will meet all of your requirements. My resume outlines a broad background across private and local government sectors. Here I would like to address the specific skills and capabilities as detailed in the position description. My reputation for displaying the highest integrity in all activities has been demonstrated in my professional life and as a NSW State League Referee where the correct decision must be made on the spot and on the run. Similarly, in my role with Penrith City Council where I interact and negotiate constantly with our customers, I have to properly and sensitively resolve issues without reference to my Manager unless the problem requires a second opinion or an issue needs to be escalated. There are times when I have to draw on my ability to maintain self-control in the face of aggressive behaviour but I am fortunate in that I have the maturity and confidence to handle the most dif ...
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