Zach Oates - Operations Manager

Zach is Connect Family Law’s Operations Manager, he is a seasoned expert in conflict resolution and communication. With a rich background in law enforcement, Zach brings a unique and insightful perspective to the fields of strategic leadership, mediation and conflict management.

His journey began in the challenging realms of Victoria Police and Child Protection, where he gained an understanding of complex interpersonal dynamics and skills in deescalating tense situations. This experience laid the foundation for his empathetic and nuanced approach to conflict resolution. In more recent years, Zach has spent time in executive leadership, assisting with the establishment of the office of the Inspector-General of Water Compliance as well as successfully graduating from the Australian Institute of Police Management - Executive Development Strategy program (EDS3).