PHILLIPA HAY
Brisbane
Summary
Accomplished leader with a distinguished career at the Royal Australian Navy and the Australian Submarine Agency, adept in capability and organisational development, and infrastructure management. Demonstrated excellence in strategic planning, operational execution and support, and fostering collaborative relationships both domestically and internationally. Proven track record in enhancing military outcomes and executing complex operations with innovation and adaptability.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief of Staff
Australian Submarine Agency
Canberra
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Provision of direct strategic and operational support to Director General Australian Submarine Agency
- Built strong relationships across Agency divisions, and external Defence Groups & Services, industry, nuclear agency's and other government departments
- Acted as a liaison between executives and other stakeholders when necessary.
- Supported development of materials for cabinet submissions, meetings and briefings.
- Prepared briefing materials ahead of important meetings or events attended by executives.
Commander Australian Amphibious Task Group
Royal Australian Navy
Sydney
12.2021 - 12.2023
- Commanding a maritime-based, joint military capability to deliver Australia's strategic effects through the execution of amphibious operations into the Indo-Pacific Region.
- Planned and executed operations and exercises to train and develop a modern, capable interoperable coalition force.
Commanding Officer, HMAS Moreton
Royal Australian Navy
Brisbane
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Command of Naval Base, HMAS Moreton. Delivering shore-support to visiting ships; management of complex-case personnel; infrastructure management and safety.
- Developed and delivered engagement across industry academia, and community to develop relationships and enhance military outcomes.
Commander
Royal Australian Navy
Australia
01.1995 - 12.2020
- Sea-going operational roles including exchanges with USA and NZ, and Task Group command in support of regional and government-led operations
- Senior headquarters staff roles planning and executing multi-agency, coalition complex operations in uncertain and challenging international strategic circumstances.
- Shore command roles integrating military, public servants and contractor service providers across logistics, fuel, hazardous materials, ammunition, port operations, and infrastructure management and redevelopment.
Education
Graduate Diploma - Education (Senior Years - Science)
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD11-2009
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry & Oceanography
University of NSW Australian Defence Force Academy
Canberra, ACT12-1995
Skills
- Collaborative mindset
- Influencing skills
- Innovation management
- Adaptability
- Organizational development
- Asset management
Certification
- Graduate Australian Institute of Company Directors
- Graduate of Next Generation Leaders
Accomplishments
- Conspicuous Service Cross and Bar
Timeline
Chief of Staff
Australian Submarine Agency
01.2024 - 01.2025
Commander Australian Amphibious Task Group
Royal Australian Navy
12.2021 - 12.2023
Commanding Officer, HMAS Moreton
Royal Australian Navy
01.2021 - 11.2021
Commander
Royal Australian Navy
01.1995 - 12.2020
- Graduate Australian Institute of Company Directors
- Graduate of Next Generation Leaders
Graduate Diploma - Education (Senior Years - Science)
Queensland University of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry & Oceanography
University of NSW Australian Defence Force Academy
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