KATE BANVILLEJOURNALIST

P E R S O N A L

P R O F I L E

Extremely motivated to

constantly develop my skills and

grow professionally. I am

confident in my interpersonal

skills to communicate with

people and my ability to identify

newsworthy and interesting

stories. I believe that my ADF

insight and contacts can add

value to relative stories. My

interests lie in investigative

journalism and human interest

stories. 

Bond University

Bachelor of Journalism, 2019

E D U C A T I O N

2/44 Mojave Drive

Burleigh Waters

Gold Coast, QLD

kate.l.banville@gmail.com

0481 710 399

/katebanville

C O N T A C T

Exceptional communication and networking skills

Successful working in a team environment, as well as

independently

The ability to work under pressure and multi-task

The ability to follow instructions and deliver quality

results

S K I L L S

ABC Radio Gold Coast, News Journalist (Freelance)

Write copy for news headlines

Conduct recorded interviews for news headlines

and/or features 

Edit content using applicable software for publishing

on social media, radio, broadcast and web page

Write articles for publishing on digital platforms

APRIL 2018 - CURRENT

I N D U S T R Y E X P E R I E N C E

WIN News QLD, News Journalist (Casual)

Conduct interviews

Write and voice TV news scripts 

Carry out a piece to camera as required

Work to strict deadlines

SEP 2018 - CURRENT

Ten Eyewitness News QLD, Newsroom Intern

Gain work experience in a metropolitan TV

newsroom

Write and voice news scripts

Create TV news packages for personal showreel

APRIL 2018 - CURRENT

KATE BANVILLEJOURNALIST

AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE - Army

AUG 2010 - SEPT 2017

C A R E E R H I S T O R Y

UN and other Operations  - Force Preparation Officer

In this role I carry out all administrative and facilitation tasks for all members

of the ADF panelled for overseas deployment where I delivered effective

administrative support and oral communication in the workplace, this

includes:

- Deliver oral presentations to all members of the ADF regardless of rank

deploying overseas

- Make amendments to presentations in accordance with current policies

and security threats

- Provide administrative support for ADF personnel on UN operations

- Liaise with Headquarters and other external agencies including the United

Nations and international embassies

- Manage a small team of subordinates

JUL 2015 - JAN 2017

Aviation Regiment - Operational Support Officer

In these roles I was responsible for the administration and supervision of the

services and functions where I managed the operational requirements and

logistics to prepare personnel to meet functioning requirements, my duties

and responsibilities included:

- Manage the logistical requirements of processing personnel to ensure all

aspects of their operational requirements are documented in accordance

with the organisations policies and procedures

- Provide technical advice on general administrative enquiries, policy,

procedures

- Conduct audits on administration processes as required

- Supervise and mentor Squadron clerk

- Solve complex problems by breaking the problem down into manageable

tasks to achieve the required outcome

DEC 2013 - JUL 2015

P E R S O N A L

A C H I E V E M E N T S

Story commissioned by ABC's

7.30 report -

http://www.abc.net.au/7.30/vetera

n-calls-for-peter-dutton-to-help-

afghan/10225684

Selected as a volunteer reporter

for INVICTUS Games 2018 Media

Team.

Appointed as Chief of Staff for

Student Journalists - Women In

Media 2018

Vice-President and co-founder of

Bond Journalism Student Society

T R A I N I N G /

S K I L L S

Certificate III in Business

Adobe Suite

ENPS, NETIA, Easy Viz Cut

Junior Leader Course

Australian Privacy Principles

Classified document handling

Ethics and fraud awareness

Advanced skills in Microsoft Office

(Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

SharePoint: Lead content manager

C Class Driver Licence

Security Clearance: Secret

0423 218 415

Andrew Arthur 

Chief of Staff, ABC Radio GC

0417 444 948

Holly Green

News Manager, Ten Eyewitness News QLD

R E F E R E E ST E S T I M O N I A L

Lance Corporal Banville’s oral communication is of an excellent standard.

She regularly conducts liaison with internal and external organisations and

provides feedback to her team. Lance Corporal Banville offers methodical

processes in order to achieve practical solutions. She is polite and respectful,

yet confident in her dealings with members of the regiment. With her solid

knowledge base, she has no hesitation in appropriately articulating defence

policy to all levels of rank in the unit.