History

Dennis Taylor – some qualifications re: Click Team Performance:

 

On 26 January 2020, I received an AFSM during the 2020 Australia Day Honours:

“Mr Taylor joined the South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) in 2008 initially serving at Oakden in Adelaide. Prior to this he served with the South Australian Police Force. Since commencing with the MFS he has progressed through to the rank of Senior Firefighter. In 2017 he was appointed as the MFS Employee Support Coordinator; a role responsible for the effective provision of a holistic approach to developing and implementing wellness programs which actively support MFS personnel, in line with the MFS Organisational Doctrine. His work ethic, compassion and empathy for his fellow peers and their families has been consistently demonstrated to be extraordinary and well beyond the professional requirements of his role as the MFS Employee Support Coordinator. He has also been integral to the success of the MFS Mental Health First Aid Course, helping deliver accredited training to MFS staff. He exemplifies loyalty, respect and integrity and his rare ability to bring people together during difficult times have been well demonstrated. Mr Taylor’s outstanding commitment to colleagues, to the MFS, and to the wider community of South Australia, has been exemplary”.

(AFSM Investiture wording, Government House)

 

Police Officer with the SAPOL (1995 – 2009)

  • Uniformed patrols
  • Investigations/CIB secondments
  • Surveillance Operative
  • Uniformed Tactical Team
  • Patrol Sergeant and Shift Manager
  • Sergeant Supervisory Trainer; Police Academy, Recruit Training
  • Sergeant Supervisory Trainer; Police Academy, Promotional Qualifications
  • Sergeant Course Manager; Police Academy, SAPOL Frontline Leaders
  • Senior Sergeant First Class; Forensic Services Branch
  • Senior Sergeant First Class; Officer in Charge, SAPOL Armoury

 

Much of this work involved the training and development of other police officers particularly aspects of leadership, HR management, managing staff, boosting morale and communication. My work at Forensic Services saw me oversee the quality management systems and NATA accreditation in the areas of DNA Management, Ballistics, Crime Scene Investigation, Fingerprints and Blood Pattern Analysis. I was the State Operations Coordinator at Forensic Services for Disaster Victim Identification. My work as Officer in Charge of the SAPOL Armoury involved oversight of staff performing firearms servicing, destruction and the safe movement of explosives.

 

Firefighter with SAMFS (2008>):

  • 2008 – 2017 Firefighter/Senior Firefighter
  • 2017 – 2019 A/SO; Employee Support Coordinator (On-Call/Response)
  • 2019 – 2022 A/SO; Employee Support Coordinator (Project Manager)

 

Study:

  • Mental Health First Aid instructor (Mental Health First Aid Australia)
  • DiSC Personality Profiler (Integro Learning Co.)
  • Workplace Trainer and Assessor (Cert IV)
  • Management (HR) (Advanced Diploma)
  • Policing (Advanced Diploma)
  • Public Safety – Firefighting Supervision (Diploma)
  • Leadership and Management (Diploma)
  • Work Health and Safety (Diploma)
  • Government (Diploma)
  • Community Services (Diploma)
  • Business Administration (Diploma)
  • Counselling (Diploma)
  • Mental Health (Diploma)
  • Membership – Australian Counselling Association, Level 2 accredited

 

Community:

I have been Secretary of my local cricket club and Head Coach of my local high schools girls netball team. I am a Committee member and long term coach of at a SA Premier League netball club.

At this club I designed and implemented a Player and Parent Support Program to provide a contact point for players and parents who may need advice and assistance. This programs caters not only for mental health matters, but also a variety of challenges that young people may encounter during their formative years.