Bridget Free
Randwick
Summary
Professional communicator with focus on military operations and signal systems. Skilled in people management, cybersecurity, and tactical communication strategies. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and adaptability to changing mission requirements. Known for reliability and achieving mission-critical results.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Signals - Assistant Operations Officer
Department of Defence
01.2025 - Current
- Plan, operate and report the units training program/activity schedule including mission analysis of guidance from higher HQ.
- Ensured mission success by effectively managing signal support functions and resources.
- Contributed to the development of strategic plans with the 2 (AS) DIV G6 cell, leading to improved operational readiness.
- Maintains unit SOPs and unit operational guidance references including Mission Essential Task Lists ICW OPSO.
Military Recruiting Officer
Department of Defence
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Tri-Service Team Lead, managing and commanding both full-time and reserve staff to support recruitment operations.
- Plan and resource ADFC recruitment activities ISO Career Promotion Team (CPT) Leader
- Establish eligibility of candidates for identified positions through tailored career coaching and mentoring
Troop Command - 3rd Combat Signals Regiment
Department of Defence
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Command, lead and manage individual, detachment and TP-level capabilities
- Deploy to the field environment with the BDE HQ and provision critical CIS support
- Professionally develop the basic soldier and trade skills of all TP personnel through the conduct of TP training and raising of initial counseling and annual reports for all LCPL, CPL and qualified SIGs
Honours Student - Australian Army Research Centre
Department of Defence
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Conducted Bachelor of Computing and Cyber Security Honours Research focussed on Machine Curriculum and Reinforcement Learning (AI)
- Supported diversity STEM culture within the ADF
- Instructed and assessed students across foundational warfighting skills
Education
Master's of Cybersecurity Analysis -
Macquarie University
Sydney, NSW12-2026
Bachelor of Computing And Cybersecurity -
University of New South Wales, Canberra
11-2022
Associate in Music Australia - Cello Performance -
Australian Music Examination Board
07-2016
Skills
- Tactical and strategic communication planning
- Problem-solving
- Team leadership
- Project management
Accomplishments
- International Exchange Program - Texas A&M University 2019
- Royal Military College - Duntroon, Thales Australia Prize 2021
- Battlefield Study Tour - New Zealand Wars 2022
- Veteran Outreach Program - Timor-Leste 2025
Timeline
Signals - Assistant Operations Officer
Department of Defence
01.2025 - Current
Military Recruiting Officer
Department of Defence
01.2024 - 12.2024
Troop Command - 3rd Combat Signals Regiment
Department of Defence
01.2023 - 12.2023
Honours Student - Australian Army Research Centre
Department of Defence
01.2022 - 12.2022
Master's of Cybersecurity Analysis -
Macquarie University
Bachelor of Computing And Cybersecurity -
University of New South Wales, Canberra
Associate in Music Australia - Cello Performance -
Australian Music Examination Board
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