Introduction
Australian Event Protection (W.A.) Pty. Ltd., also known as AEP, was formed in Perth, Western Australia in 2005 by Royce Gatti and Craig Edwards. AEP has an impressive record of achievements, and a strong reputation has been built as one of the foremost providers of complete security, asset protection, safety and planning for events and venues all over Western Australia.
In a short period of time, AEP was recognised as specialists in event planning and security provision at major public gatherings. Some examples of security work carried out in Western Australia include: Perth Zoological Gardens 2008 & 09; Burswood Entertainment Complex 2008 & 09; Curtin University of Technology 2008 & 09; City of Perth 2005, 06, 07, 08 & 09; Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre 2007-09; Big Day Out 2007, 08 & 09; Bridgetown Blues Festival 2005, 06, 07 & 08; Southbound 2006, 07, 08 & 09; Australia Day Skyworks 2006, 07, 08 & 09; Subiaco Oval (AFL/Rugby/Concerts) 2006, 07, 08 & 09; Members Equity Stadium (Perth Glory Soccer) 2006 & 07; West Coast Blues & Roots Festival 2006, 07, 08 & 09; Perth Royal Show 2006 & 07; Red Bull Air Race 2006; PCEC Perth International Motor Show 2007 & 08; APEC Australia 2007; Good Vibrations 2008; Soundwaves 2008; V Festival 2008; Daft Punk 2007; Ministry of Sound 2007; Rollercoaster 2007 & 08; Cirque Du Soleil Qidam tour 2005.
As an organisation, AEP started out specifically targeting the Entertainment Industry plus major events and is currently providing manpower and management to some of the Southern Hemisphere's largest public events. This has covered all avenues of the entertainment spectrum from musical festivals and sporting events to corporate launches. However, in recent years, AEP has branched out and has moved into new markets by supplying cost effective and professional security personnel on a full-time basis to venues such as Burswood Entertainment Complex, Curtin University of Technology and the Perth Zoological Gardens. As a result, AEP are able to provide capable security officers with diversified training, who can easily and quickly adapt to new venues and situations.
At AEP, we believe security services should be customer service focused and carried out in a public-relations capacity without compromising the safety of people, buildings or equipment. Whether your security requirement is big or small, we can customise a security package to suit you. Your safety is our business.
Key Management
Craig Edwards - Operations Director
Prior to 2005, Craig managed the security for the Sydney Royal Easter Show for 14 years, which is the sixth largest event in the world and the single largest event in Australia held over a 2 week period.
The key areas of his responsibilities included managing the security, ground operations and the emergency planning infrastructure. The Royal Show attracts over one million patrons each year and involves the coordination of all patrons, over 35,000 livestock and animal exhibits, in excess of 500 commercial exhibitors as well as large entertainment and carnival areas.
For the past two decades, Craig has played an integral role in providing safe and secure environments for venues ranging from small executive functions through to larger scale high profile events such as: The Sydney Darling Harbour Complex, 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, Sydney Royal Easter Show and the Big Day Out.
Craig also played an integral role during the Sydney 2000 Olympics and Paralympics Games by being involved in all areas of site security and emergency management. Additionally, Craig liaised closely with the Sydney Olympic Park Authority, Olympic Security Command and the Australian Defence Force and was involved with operational and security issues across the entire Olympic Precinct.
Previously, Craig was a member of the Australian Defence Force in the Army Reserve, and was later attached to the 3rd Royal Australian Regiment (Parachute Battalion) for 10 years. In the Defence Force, Craig gained extensive experience in leadership, team management and development skills.
Craig also has a vast experience in overseeing all Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and regulations. This includes risk management strategies, procedures for safety, implementation of all crisis and emergency plans, as well as training.
Royce Gatti - Managing Director
Royce has 15 years experience in commercial, financial, administration and personnel management for some of Australia's largest resource companies and has also managed his own Resources Industry recruitment company for the past 6 years.
Royce brings to the AEP team a commercial know-how, strong organisation and administration skills, personnel and recruitment experience. Having a strong background in office and operations procedures, Royce has a good base for managing the large events and numerous personnel that are part of the AEP business.
Royce is also a licensed security officer and crowd controller, as well as being the holder of the AEP WA Security & Crowd Controller's Agent Licences.
In 2007, Royce was appointed to the Western Australian Government's Security Industry Advisory Council which has a direct line of contact with the W.A. Minister for Police and Emergency Services.
The combination of Craig and Royce's strengths has seen significant penetration into the W.A. security market in a short period of time, securing event security management at most major events in W.A.
Company Information
Company Name:
Australian Event Protection (W.A.) Pty Ltd
Company Registration:
ACN 122 215 909
ABN 28 122 215 909
Registered Office:
Suite 1C, 49 Hay Street, Subiaco 6008 W.A.
W.A. Security Agent's Licence:
No: 21805.
Expiry Date: 29th June, 2010
Personnel
All staff are highly trained and experienced, holding a current Security & Crowd Controller Licences as required under the Security and Related Activities (Control) Act 1996.
Security officers are all trained in Senior First Aid and maintain a Senior First Aid Certificate. Other relevant training is provided as required (i.e. firearms, risk management, conflict resolution, restraints etc).
Services
AEP is able to provide the following security services:
- Asset Protection - through our subsidiary Australian Asset Protection
- Venue Protection
- Event Management and Event Protection
- Corporate Security
- Personal/Executive Protection (CPP)
- Security Consultant Services
- Mobile Security Services - through our subsidiary Australian Asset Protection
- Specialist security personnel either via AEP or our related companies on the east coast and in the Middle East
- Medics (up to Paramedic standard)
- Touring Security
- Event Security Management
- Cash in Transit (CIT)
AEP has provided and continues to provide the overall security management and manpower to the following events and festivals:
- Coldplay Concert - 2009 - 36,000 public over 2 days
- Laneway Festival - 2009 - 5,500 public
- Skyworks Australia Day - 2006-2009 - 400,000+ public
- Perth Royal Show 2006 & 2007 - 400,000+ public over 8 days
- Big Day Out - 2007-2009 - 38,000 public
- Good Vibrations Festival - 2008 - 24,000 public
- Red Bull Air Race - 2006 - 350,000 public over 3 days
- Southbound Festival 2006-2009 - 20,000 public / camping over 3 days
- West Coast Blues & Roots Fest - 2006-2009 - 15,000 public over 2 days
- V Festival - 2008 - 15,000 public
- Soundwaves - 2008 - 10,000 public
- Daft Punk - 2008 - 18,000 public
- Fair Day - 2008 & 2009 - 4,000 public
- APEC Australia - 2007 - 2,000 Govt Delegates/Econ Leaders
- Northbridge Festival - 2006-2009 - 12,000 public over 3 days
- Northbridge NYE - 2005-2008 - 15,000 public
- Australian Surf Life Saving Titles - 2007-2009 - 200,000 public over 6 days
- Subiaco Oval (AFL/Rugby/Concerts) - 2006-2009 - 40,000 public
- Members Equity Stadium (Perth Glory) - 2006-2007 - 12,000 public
- Bridgetown Bues Festival 2005-2008 - 4,500 public / camping over 3 days
- Margaret River Surf Classic WQS - 2006 - 75,000 public over 8 days
- Triple J's One Night Stand, Collie - 2008 - 15,000 public / camping
- Ministry of Sound - 2007 - 8,000 public
- Korn Concert - 2008 - 2,500 public
- Pennywise Concert - 2008 - 2,500 public
- Pendulum Concert - 2008 - 5,000 public
- Rollercoaster Concert Mandurah 2007 & 2008 - 12,000 public
- Bon Jovi Concert - 2007 - 25,000 public
- Robbie Williams Concert - 2006 - 43,000 public
- Divynls / Chris Isaak Concert - 2007 - 7,000 public
- Beach Boys / Daddy Cool - 2007 - 4,500 public
- Brian Ferry / Joan Armitrading - 2007 - 4,500 public
- Cirque De Soleil/Qidam Tour - 2005 - 70,000 public over 5 weeks
Corporate Security
AEP has also provided security for numerous corporate clients at private venues and public venues.
AEP is currently one of the preferred providers of security services at premium indoor event and exhibition venues in Western Australia such as; Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre, Burwood Entertainment Complex, Perth Zoological Gardens (functions) and Spotless Services (functions).
Specialist Security Services
AEP has provided specialist security services to a number of clients that are outside the parameters of everyday security.
Some examples include the provision of instructors for the training of journalists in hostile environments (Afghanistan and Thailand), security details for the Middle East and consultants for specialist security operations.
AEP and its parent Unity Resources Group are able to deliver and provide all aspects of security and management for all areas of the world.
For further information on services available and contact details the following websites may assist:
www.unityresourcesgroup.com
www.globalriskawareness.com
Recruitment Policy
AEP has a very strict employment and recruitment policy and procedure.
It is important that only the most suitable professional applicant gets the job, as client satisfaction is of the utmost importance to our continued business relationships.
All applicants undergo extensive background checks and must meet our strict selection criteria with ongoing appraisals from onsite security supervisors.
Training and Professional Development
We believe that security team training is of paramount importance to the continued professional development within the Security Industry. We offer “on the job” training for all employees and provide assistance with specialist "off the job" training programs. AEP's team leaders are trained in Certificate III (conflict resolution, empty hand techniques, batons, handcuffs, restraints) and also supervisory skills.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy (EEO)
AEP's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy is designed to ensure equality and fairness in our valuable security team.
Australian Event Protection maintains all aspects of its business in a manner consistent with anti-discrimination and equal opportunity laws.
Occupational Health and Safety Policy
AEP's Occupational Health & Safety policy (OH&S) is designed and implemented to ensure the health and safe welfare of all its employees and those who it comes in contact with on a daily basis.
AEP is compliant with the OH&S Act 2000.
First Aid Policy
AEP is committed to providing a workplace that is safe and without risks to health by providing first aid facilities in the workplace.
All Security Officers maintain a current Senior First Aid certificate approved by Work Cover W.A.
AEP Referees
AEP encourages potential clients to contact our referees with any questions they may have on our service delivery and professionalism.
Zoe Morgan
Senior Events Team Leader
City of Perth
Sean Daly
Security Supervisor
Curtin University of Technology
David Chitty
Director
Sunset Events
Kristi Milana
Security Manager
Perth Zoological Gardens
Stuart Dart
Event Manager
West Australian Football Commission - Subiaco Oval
More referees available upon request.
AEP Contact Information
Please contact us direct with any requirements for security services.
Australian Event Protection
Barker House
49 Hay Street.
Subiaco 6008 W.A.
Phone: +61 (8) 6380 1944
Fax: +61 (8) 6380 2711
Royce Gatti
Mobile: 0425 225 729
Email: royce@aep.com.au
Craig Edwards
Mobile: 0425 363 836
Email: craig@aep.com.au
David Woods
Mobile: 0414 650 937
Email: david@aep.com.au
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