Steve has an extensive career across government, defence industry and advocacy, having previously worked for cabinet ministers at both Federal and State levels, most recently as an advisor to the Minister for Defence Industry and Minister for Science and Technology. He returns to Defence Connect bringing additional experience working with a US prime defence contractor.
Through his career Steve has also spent time as the National Policy and Government Affairs advisor for a peak industry body and time as Editor and Analyst with Defence Connect. Steve has a Masters of International Relations and Bachelor’s degree in History and Politics; he is currently studying a Graduate Diploma of Economics with the University of New England.