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Nursing Officer
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Major Jodie Phillips joined the Army in 1994, working in Pay Corps while studying for a Bachelor of Commerce. 14 years later, experiences like commanding Army units and taking part in operations in Bougainville and East Timor, have allowed her to develop advanced management and decision-making skills and greater confidence.
Now with two children, she manages to successfully combine parenting, with a satisfying career that has taken her well beyond her expectations. She attributes this to the flexible work arrangements supported by the ADF, which she believes are better than those that are available to many of her friends working in the private sector. “My experiences parenting as a serving member have been very positive,” she explains.
Major Phillips has held a variety of positions within Signals Corps, at both the operational and executive level.
She feels that the ADF is a fantastic working environment for women with leadership aspirations and she looks forward to further progressing her career.
"I personally do not feel it’s harder for me as a woman and a mother to progress through the ranks,” she says. “In my experience, your qualifications and skills are what are considered for selection to positions."
Fuel Supply Coordinator
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Part time work has been introduced for permanent members of the ADF as a means of assisting personnel to meet changing personal circumstances at different
stages in their careers.
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"My experiences parenting as a serving member have been very positive. Jodi Phillips, Major"