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60 WOMEN IN DEFENCE AWARDS TECHNICAL TRADE
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CAPTAIN ALISSA TUCKER OF THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY
Alissa is the Land Electronic Warfare Officer, responsible for Land Advanced Training and Land Initial Employment Training branches at the Defence Force School of Signals – Electronic Warfare. In 2021, Alissa served her first year as Commissioned Officer following promotion from the ranks – a very uncom- mon feat. The judges were impressed with the impact her individual efforts have had on the National Intelligence and ADF Signals Intelligence communities.
PETTY OFFICER SARA JANE CLARKE OF THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY
Sara Jane is Petty Officer Electronic Technician Submariner – Senior Technical Officer HMAS Sheean. During 2021, Sara Jane assumed responsibilities well above her worn rank in the absence of her superiors. This ensured that HMAS Sheean was able to retain the ability to conduct all Explosive Ammunitioning. Sara Jane is one of only two female electronic technicians within the Submarine Force. During her next shore posting it is anticipated that she become the first female Electronic Technician Submariner to at- tain a Technical Charge Qualification, all of this while studying a Bachelor of Health degree. Sara Jane is seen as a role model both within the Submarine Force and in the Navy as a whole.
LEADING SEAMAN MADELINE JACKSON OF THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY
During 2021, the Standard Operating Procedures developed by Madeline were put into practice when HMAS Diamantina experienced technical difficulties during a port visit to Port Vila. This enabled the re- pairs to be carried out successfully without the need for berthing in Port Vila or the need for towing. This enabled Diamantina to return to Australia under her own power and help preserve the reputation of the Australian Navy.
TEGAN TIPPETT OF VIDEN
Tegan is responsible for leading a range of key Integrated Logistics Support and Enterprise Resource pro- grams for Viden. In 2021, she was instrumental in helping Defence prepare for the transition from MILIS to SAP. Tegan’s nomination was supported by “the whole Viden team”, an accolade that attested to the great esteem that Tegen is held in by all tiers within the company. Her work outside Viden in the greater defence community including her work within the SEQ Women’s veterans Group greatly impressed the judging panel
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
PROFESSOR VICE CHANCELLOR (RESEARCH) ANDREA BISHOP OF GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY
Andrea has led a number of Defence-related activities in her seven years as Professor Vice Chancellor (Research) at Griffith University. She was a major driving force behind formation of the Queensland De- fence Science Alliance (QDSA), which brings together universities, government, and industry partners. She also established a Griffith University Defence Advisory Group and led the university’s applications for Defence Industry Security Program membership. It is anticipated that Griffith will be the first accredited QLD university. The judges were impressed by the substantial contribution Andrea has made to Defence R&D through her university leadership and her championing of the QDSA.
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER VICTORIA JNITOVA OF ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY
Victoria is the 2022 Chief of the Defence Force Scholar and is now studying for her doctorate in resilience of training systems. In 2021, she maintained her position as an officer commanding a large school at HMAS Cerberus, while conducting her studies examining how to measure resilience attributes within training systems. Showcasing outstanding leadership and perseverance, Victoria successfully developed, piloted, and refined a survey for use as an ongoing training management tool. Her analysis has informed major reforms in the RAN, and her survey is now being trialled in the UK Joint Services Command and Staff College and other Defence colleges. Victoria is an exemplar to all officers to explore, expound, and excel continuously.