Television, policing, fire investigations and a new degree – all in a days work A career change ‘leap of faith’ taught Graeme Simpfendorfer that the most important outcome from saying ‘yes’ to the unexpected is what you can learn. Graeme recently celebrated his 2023 graduation with a Graduate Certificate in Fire Investigation from the Charles Sturt Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security.
“My experience with the University was so positive, caring and understanding as a mature age student re-entering the world of studying; I graduated with fond memories and the highest sense of self achievement.”
“I completed the Graduate Certificate in Fire Investigation with great support from the University, particularly my course coordinator Ms Belinda Jones and Associate Professor Valerie Ingham in the Charles Sturt Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security,” he said.
Graeme has since started his own investigations and consultancy business, specialising in fire investigations, and working with amazing and skilful people in this field.
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“It has been a challenging time leaving a family like policing and I am
sure many can agree that the loss of networks, friendships and even identity can be difficult,” he said. Graeme found himself offered an opportunity to audition for the Channel TEN TV series Hunted Australia as the Lead Investigator. “I wasn’t too keen to start with, but close friends and my kids convinced me to take a chance and say ‘Yes!’. I was fortunate enough to obtain the role and what an experience it has been,” he said.
