Des is a dynamic, resilient, engaging, and motivated professional with over 20 years’ experience in the private and public sector. Des is an experienced professional, with the proven ability to lead and deliver operational, strategic, and highly sensitive functions. Stakeholder Engagement, building and nurturing relationships, mentoring, and coaching individuals to success are her passion and strength. Des is an adaptable and transformational leader with a broad range of skills, including program & project management.
Des has extensive knowledge in the application of Australia’s Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and Information Security Manual (ISM), ARPANSA Radiation Protection Security, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Nuclear Security Series and Implementation of the requirement of the PSPF protocols, ISM, IAEA and ASIO technical requirements for design and development of security solutions.