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Work History
Education
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References
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Isimeli Radrodro Tuilovoni

Isimeli Radrodro Tuilovoni

Nadi

Summary

Achieved successful management of competing priorities through a positive and proactive approach. Contributed to team success by willingly embracing additional responsibilities to drive results.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Defence Administration Officer

Australian High Commission, Fiji
Suva, Fiji
04.2021 - Current

o Primary responsibility is assisting the Defence Office Manager and Defence Administrative Assistant in attending to and resolving administrative matters for ADF personnel in Fiji

o Liaising with vendors and suppliers on products and services required, ensuring that quality was prioritized

o Preparing purchase orders and payments for goods or services rendered

o Ensuring adherence to Australian Government procurement policies and allocated budgets for line items

o Liaising with the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and RFMF with regards to ADF sponsored training and Defence Diplomatic visits

o Booking of airline tickets, accommodation, ground transfers, PCR tests, etc. for Defence Cooperation Program nominees and for ADF/ Defence personnel in Fiji

o Coordinating preparation of venues for preparatory lessons for ADF sponsored training

o Conducting stock takes of Defence Asset Register items when required

o Performing Driving duties for Australian Ministerial visits, or Senior Defence delegate visits

  • Coordinated communication between stakeholders to facilitate timely information exchange and resolve issues.
  • Supported event planning for official visits and cultural engagements, enhancing community relations initiatives.
  • Maintained accurate records of diplomatic correspondence using government databases and document management systems.

Second in Command/ Acting Officer Commanding (when required) of Transport Company, Maintenance Officer/ Allocation Officer of Transport Company

Logistic Support Unit (LSU), Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF)
06.2020 - 04.2021
  • Primary responsibility is the management of the RFMF’s vehicle fleet
  • This includes the planning, management and monitoring of the allocated budget for vehicle spare parts, petroleum, oil, and lubricants
  • Management of the maintenance section including the adherence to procurement policies and proper filing
  • Direct liaison with suppliers and potential contractors regarding the upgrading of the Transport Pool and routine vehicle repairs
  • Part of the Logistics planning team for post TC Yasa HADR Operations
  • Managing administration, welfare and logistics for my men

Acting Quartermaster Base Ordnance of Distribution Company, Attaché at the Purchasing Section of LSU Headquarters

Logistic Support Unit (LSU), Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF)
05.2020
  • Primary responsibility is the management of all classes of RFMF stores
  • Ensuring that all dependency demands are met within given deadlines
  • Understudying the purchasing section roles and responsibilities including the study of the logistic supply manuals for stores, and procurement procedures

Attaché at Headquarters Delta Company (Nadi) as Logistics Officer, Liaison Officer for Post Tropical Cyclone Harold Operations in the Nadi District, and as Team Leader for Quarantine Enforcement Operations at Sofitel Resort

Third Battalion Fiji Infantry Regiment, Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF)
Nadi
04.2020 - 05.2020
  • As Logistics Officer, ensuring that all stationeries and supplies were ordered for and delivered on time. Ensuring that stock takes of inventories including all military classes of stores at the camp were accounted for, recorded, and properly filed away
  • As Liaison Officer for Post Tropical Cyclone Harold, ensuring that all tasks requiring RFMF assistance were communicated from the District Officer Nadi’s office to Headquarters Delta Company, and liaising on behalf of the Officer Commanding Delta Company during the government stakeholder meetings in Nadi
  • As Team Leader for Quarantine Enforcement Operations in Sofitel Resort, I was responsible for managing a security section which ensured that all quarantined personnel adhered to the Ministry of Health quarantine conditions

Guidance Officer/ Officer Instructor for the 1/18 Officer Cadet Course Probation

Officers’ Training Centre, Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF)
08.2019 - 01.2020
  • Primary responsibilities included the teaching of military tactics and professional lessons to the Officer Cadets as well as providing guidance and counseling when required
  • Furnishing performance reports and recommendations to my superiors

Course Manager for the 1/19 Platoon Commanders Course

Officers’ Training Centre, Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF)
09.2019
  • Primary responsibilities included the planning, correspondence and management of all administration and logistics for the course

Course Manager for the 1/19 Grade Three Staff and Tactics Course

Officers’ Training Centre, Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF)
10.2019 - 12.2019
  • Primary responsibilities included the planning, correspondence and management of all administration and logistics for the course

Guidance Officer/ Officer Instructor/ Assessor/ Course Manager for the 1/18 Officer Cadet Course

Officers’ Training Centre, Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF)
08.2018 - 08.2019
  • Primary responsibilities included the teaching of military tactics and professional lessons to the Officer Cadets as well as providing guidance and counseling when required
  • Furnishing performance reports and recommendations to my superiors
  • Planning, correspondence and management of all administration and logistics for the course

Course Manager for the 1/18 Grade Two Staff and Tactics Course

Officers’ Training Centre, Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF)
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Primary responsibilities included the planning, correspondence and management of all administration and logistics for the course

Platoon Commander for pre–deployment training for United Nations peacekeeping duties in the Middle East conducted at the Queen Elizabeth Barracks

Third Battalion Fiji Infantry Regiment, Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF)
04.2018 - 05.2018
  • Primary responsibilities included the teaching of peacekeeping lessons to the platoon and company members
  • Also included conducting refresher lessons on military tactics required in peacekeeping environments
  • Managing administration, welfare and logistics for members of my men

Security Section Officer in Charge for Observation Post 54

First Battalion Fiji Infantry Regiment, Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF)
10.2017
  • Primary responsibilities included the security of the location and the personnel within it
  • Also included conducting training for my men, administration and coordinating logistics

Platoon Commander at Delta Company (Nadi) and Officer in Charge of RFMF security section deployed with Fiji Police Force (FPF) elements for Drug Raid Operations in Keyasi

Third Battalion Fiji Infantry Regiment, Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF)
Nadi
06.2016
  • Primary responsibilities included the protection of police officers throughout the operation
  • Managing administration, welfare and logistics for members of the section

Platoon Commander with 2FIR as a part of the Multinational Force Observers (MFO) at El Gorah Camp in Sinai, Egypt

Second Battalion Fiji Infantry Regiment (2FIR), Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF)
El Gorah Camp, Sinai, Egypt
05.2016
  • Primary responsibilities included security of the camp and providing security escorts for MFO convoys
  • Also included conducting training for my men, administration and coordinating logistics

Platoon Commander/ Acting Second in Command (when required)/ Acting Officer Commanding (when required) at Echo Company (Lautoka)

Third Battalion Fiji Infantry Regiment, Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF)
Lautoka
12.2017 - 03.2018
  • Primary responsibilities included the managing of security at the Duke of Edinburgh Barracks and attending to all RFMF required tasks in the designated area of responsibility
  • Managing the administration, welfare, and logistics of Echo Company and its personnel
  • Management of the Echo Company Canteen/ Bar including the formulation of its constitution, and the furnishing of financial statements

Platoon Commander/ Acting Second in Command (when required) for the Camp Faouar Fiji Detachment

First Battalion Fiji Infantry Regiment, Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF)
04.2017 - 09.2017
  • Primary responsibilities included the security of the location and the personnel within it
  • Also included conducting training for my men, administration and coordinating logistics
  • Arrange Border Crossing documents for all three Borders- Israel, Lebanon and Syria and Liaise directly with the UNDOF Chief Liaison Officer, Liaison Officer Lebanon, Liaison Officer Syria and the Senior Syrian Arab Delegates

Platoon Commander/ Position Commander Position 22

First Battalion Fiji Infantry Regiment, Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF)
03.2017 - 04.2017
  • Primary responsibilities included the security of the location and the personnel within it
  • Also included conducting training for my men, administration and coordinating logistics

Platoon Commander for pre–deployment training for the Multinational Force Observers in the Sinai Peninsula conducted at the Blackrock Camp in Nadi

Second Battalion Fiji Infantry Regiment (2FIR), Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF)
Nadi
04.2016
  • Participated in training and assisted with planning and conduct of briefs when required
  • Also included administration and coordinating logistics for my men

Platoon Commander/ Acting Position Commander Position 80

First Battalion Fiji Infantry Regiment, Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF)
08.2016 - 03.2017
  • Primary responsibilities included the security of the location and the personnel within it
  • Also included conducting training for my men, administration and coordinating logistics

Platoon Commander for Post Tropical Cyclone Winston Operations in Wainibuka Village, Tailevu

Third Battalion Fiji Infantry Regiment, Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF)
Wainibuka Village, Tailevu
03.2016
  • Leading men to assist villagers with the clearance of debris in the Wainibuka villages along the Queens Road

Platoon Commander for pre–deployment training for the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force in the Golan Heights conducted at the Blackrock Camp in Nadi

First Battalion Fiji Infantry Regiment, Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF)
Nadi
06.2016 - 07.2016
  • Participated in training and assisted with planning and conduct of briefs when required
  • Also included administration and coordinating logistics for my men

Platoon Commander for Post Tropical Cyclone Winston Operations in Koro

Third Battalion Fiji Infantry Regiment, Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF)
Koro
03.2016 - 04.2016
  • Leading men to assist villagers with the clearance of debris in the villages, as well as the distribution of food and non-food items
  • Working with Australian Defence Force elements that were deployed in Koro at the time

Assistant Adjutant/ Acting Adjutant/ Second in Command of Support Company/ Support Fire Machine Gun (SFMG) Platoon Commander/ Unit Rugby Team Manager

Third Battalion Fiji Infantry Regiment, Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF)
10.2015 - 02.2016
  • As the Assistant Adjutant/ Acting Adjutant I was responsible to the Commanding Officer for all unit correspondence regarding administration
  • As the Second in Command of Support Company and Platoon Commander SFMG Platoon I was responsible for administration, logistics and welfare for the Support Company and its personnel
  • As Unit Rugby Manager I was responsible for all administration and logistics for the unit rugby team
  • During this period, I was also attached to the Human Resource Management Directorate at the Strategic Headquarters for four weeks

Senior Accountant (Audit Department)

PricewaterhouseCoopers, Lautoka
Lautoka
09.2013 - 06.2014
  • Primary responsibility was performing audit work on financial statements and supporting work papers for wholesale and retail companies, hotel companies as well as not for profit organizations
  • Secondary responsibility was tutoring the junior members of our audit teams and reviewing their work
  • An active member of the social club committee

Accountant (Audit Department)

PricewaterhouseCoopers, Lautoka
Lautoka
12.2011 - 08.2013
  • Primary responsibility was performing audit work on financial statements and supporting work papers for wholesale and retail companies, hotel companies as well as not for profit organizations
  • An active member of the social club committee

Casual Labourer

Fiji Airways (Then known as Air Pacific)
12.2003 - 12.2010
  • Cleaning of airplanes

Defence Administration Officer

Australian High Commission, Fiji
Fiji
04.2021 - Current
  • Primary responsibility is assisting the Defence Office Manager and Defence Administrative Assistant in attending to and resolving administrative matters for ADF personnel in Fiji
  • Liaising with vendors and suppliers on products and services required, ensuring that quality was prioritized
  • Preparing purchase orders and payments for goods or services rendered
  • Ensuring adherence to Australian Government procurement policies and allocated budgets for line items
  • Liaising with the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and RFMF with regards to ADF sponsored training and Defence Diplomatic visits
  • Booking of airline tickets, accommodation, ground transfers, PCR tests, etc. for Defence Cooperation Program nominees and for ADF/ Defence personnel in Fiji
  • Coordinating preparation of venues for preparatory lessons for ADF sponsored training
  • Conducting stock takes of Defence Asset Register items when required
  • Performing Driving duties for Australian Ministerial visits, or Senior Defence delegate visits

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting and Banking

University of the South Pacific
01.2011

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Natabua High School
01.2008

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Nadi Airport School
01.2003

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Participant in Touch Rugby Tournaments with the Taki Mai Club
  • Subsistent and Commercial Farming
  • Proficient in verbal and written English and Fijian
  • Confident in public speaking
  • Avid interest in sustainable development
  • Group 2 Drivers License (Manual)
  • Procurement management
  • Logistics coordination
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Dependable and responsible

Timeline

Defence Administration Officer

Australian High Commission, Fiji
04.2021 - Current

Defence Administration Officer

Australian High Commission, Fiji
04.2021 - Current

Second in Command/ Acting Officer Commanding (when required) of Transport Company, Maintenance Officer/ Allocation Officer of Transport Company

Logistic Support Unit (LSU), Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF)
06.2020 - 04.2021

Acting Quartermaster Base Ordnance of Distribution Company, Attaché at the Purchasing Section of LSU Headquarters

Logistic Support Unit (LSU), Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF)
05.2020

Attaché at Headquarters Delta Company (Nadi) as Logistics Officer, Liaison Officer for Post Tropical Cyclone Harold Operations in the Nadi District, and as Team Leader for Quarantine Enforcement Operations at Sofitel Resort

Third Battalion Fiji Infantry Regiment, Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF)
04.2020 - 05.2020

Course Manager for the 1/19 Grade Three Staff and Tactics Course

Officers’ Training Centre, Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF)
10.2019 - 12.2019

Course Manager for the 1/19 Platoon Commanders Course

Officers’ Training Centre, Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF)
09.2019

Guidance Officer/ Officer Instructor for the 1/18 Officer Cadet Course Probation

Officers’ Training Centre, Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF)
08.2019 - 01.2020

Guidance Officer/ Officer Instructor/ Assessor/ Course Manager for the 1/18 Officer Cadet Course

Officers’ Training Centre, Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF)
08.2018 - 08.2019

Course Manager for the 1/18 Grade Two Staff and Tactics Course

Officers’ Training Centre, Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF)
05.2018 - 08.2018

Platoon Commander for pre–deployment training for United Nations peacekeeping duties in the Middle East conducted at the Queen Elizabeth Barracks

Third Battalion Fiji Infantry Regiment, Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF)
04.2018 - 05.2018

Platoon Commander/ Acting Second in Command (when required)/ Acting Officer Commanding (when required) at Echo Company (Lautoka)

Third Battalion Fiji Infantry Regiment, Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF)
12.2017 - 03.2018

Security Section Officer in Charge for Observation Post 54

First Battalion Fiji Infantry Regiment, Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF)
10.2017

Platoon Commander/ Acting Second in Command (when required) for the Camp Faouar Fiji Detachment

First Battalion Fiji Infantry Regiment, Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF)
04.2017 - 09.2017

Platoon Commander/ Position Commander Position 22

First Battalion Fiji Infantry Regiment, Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF)
03.2017 - 04.2017

Platoon Commander/ Acting Position Commander Position 80

First Battalion Fiji Infantry Regiment, Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF)
08.2016 - 03.2017

Platoon Commander at Delta Company (Nadi) and Officer in Charge of RFMF security section deployed with Fiji Police Force (FPF) elements for Drug Raid Operations in Keyasi

Third Battalion Fiji Infantry Regiment, Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF)
06.2016

Platoon Commander for pre–deployment training for the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force in the Golan Heights conducted at the Blackrock Camp in Nadi

First Battalion Fiji Infantry Regiment, Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF)
06.2016 - 07.2016

Platoon Commander with 2FIR as a part of the Multinational Force Observers (MFO) at El Gorah Camp in Sinai, Egypt

Second Battalion Fiji Infantry Regiment (2FIR), Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF)
05.2016

Platoon Commander for pre–deployment training for the Multinational Force Observers in the Sinai Peninsula conducted at the Blackrock Camp in Nadi

Second Battalion Fiji Infantry Regiment (2FIR), Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF)
04.2016

Platoon Commander for Post Tropical Cyclone Winston Operations in Wainibuka Village, Tailevu

Third Battalion Fiji Infantry Regiment, Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF)
03.2016

Platoon Commander for Post Tropical Cyclone Winston Operations in Koro

Third Battalion Fiji Infantry Regiment, Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF)
03.2016 - 04.2016

Assistant Adjutant/ Acting Adjutant/ Second in Command of Support Company/ Support Fire Machine Gun (SFMG) Platoon Commander/ Unit Rugby Team Manager

Third Battalion Fiji Infantry Regiment, Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF)
10.2015 - 02.2016

Senior Accountant (Audit Department)

PricewaterhouseCoopers, Lautoka
09.2013 - 06.2014

Accountant (Audit Department)

PricewaterhouseCoopers, Lautoka
12.2011 - 08.2013

Casual Labourer

Fiji Airways (Then known as Air Pacific)
12.2003 - 12.2010

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Natabua High School

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Nadi Airport School

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting and Banking

University of the South Pacific

References

  • Yatish, Sharma, Former Director at PricewaterhouseCoopers in Lautoka, yatish@pmeghji.com.fj, yatish99@gmail.com, 9994990, P. Meghji, Lautoka, Lautoka, Currently at P. Meghji, Lautoka
  • Tevita, Biudole, Lieutenant Colonel, tbiudole@gmail.com, 9252126, Republic of Fiji Military Forces, Former Commanding Officer, Logistics Support Unit
  • Bernadette, Daurewa, Defence Office Manager, Bernadette.Daurewa@dfat.gov.au, 9221223, Defence Section, Australian High Commission
  • Avinish, Kumar, Lieutenant Colonel, avinish_kumar3@yahoo.com, +61484638336, Officers Training Centre, RFMF, Former Commandant

Military Ranks Held

  • Recruit - Jul 14 to Oct 14;
  • Officer Cadet - Nov 14 to Sep 15;
  • Second Lieutenant - Sep 15 to Aug 16;
  • Lieutenant - Aug 16 to Apr 24;
  • Captain - Apr 24 to date.

Education and Training

  • CPA Australia (I am currently an Associate member of CPA)
  • Planning to study Global Strategy and Leadership as my next unit for semester 2 2025
  • Completed Australian Taxation Unit (2025)
  • Completed Strategic Management Accounting Unit (2023)
  • Completed Ethics and Governance Unit (2023)
  • Completed Financial Reporting Unit (2014)
  • Defence International Training Centre, Melbourne, Australia – 03 to 14 July 2023
  • Successfully completed the Australian Defence Force Language Profiling System (ADFELPS) Raters Course
  • Army School of Logistic Operations (South Bandiana, Australia) – 28 January 2020 to 27 March 2020
  • Successfully completed the Ordnance Corps module of the Logistic Officers Basic Course
  • Qualified in the requisition, stocking, management and delivery of all classes of military stores as a component of a Combat Service Support Team in a Australian Defence Force setting
  • Introduced to warehouse planning and management
  • Australian Strategic Policy Institute (Canberra, Australia) – 29 October 2019 to 31 October 2019
  • Attended the regional intelligence analyst’s symposium
  • Officers Training Centre, Republic of Fiji Military Forces (Vatuwaqa, Suva) – 03 November 2014 to 25 September 2015
  • Successfully completed the commissioned officers course which focused on military tactics at platoon level and introduction to company level tactics
  • The course focused on leading and managing soldiers and resources to accomplish given tasks
  • Incorporated in the course was a two week Method of Instructors Course which taught us how to prepare and teach military lessons/ presentations
  • Awarded the Professional Studies Prize
  • Force Training Group, Republic of Fiji Military Forces (Nasinu, Suva) – 30 July 2014 to 24 October 2014
  • Successfully completed the basic recruitment course
  • The course taught basic survival and military skills, including basic military tactics
Isimeli Radrodro Tuilovoni