Robert Gillespie

QUALIFIED TRAINER AND ASSESSOR

Robert is a security trainer and oversees the training provided by Westbourne College.

Conscious that our students need their training to be applicable in the real world and having honed his own skills at the sharp end, Rob makes sure that our courses and trainers prepare students for the situations they’ll face.

Over his 21-year career with NSW Police, Robert coordinated large security operations and investigated significant criminal matters. He was responsible for investigations requiring extensive planning and security arrangements. Rob also facilitated the formal training of police investigators for 10 years.

Today, Robert is a licensed security consultant and lead auditor for Daris Group. Daris Group has been engaged by the NSW Government to provide audit functions for operation COVID19. Outside of his role at Westbourne College, he advises Australian national businesses and major sporting organisations on security and risk, as well as consulting to federal and state agencies on sensitive matters.