Margot Forster CSM – “The Role of the Defence Training Team in South Australia.”

Margot Forster is a graduate of the Centre for Defence and Strategic Studies, with a Master of Arts degree in Strategic Studies. Ms Forster has held a number of important positions during her career, including Base Commander RAAF Base Williams, Commanding Officer Combat Support Unit Williams and Chief of Staff of the Aerospace Operational Support Group. In 2012, Ms Forster was promoted to Group Captain and appointed as Director, Pathway to Change. Margot then took up the position of Chief of Staff Air Force Personnel Branch and in 2015 she was promoted again and appointed to the position of Commandant, Australian Command and Staff College.

Ms Forster has received a number of awards and commendations during her career, including a Conspicuous Service Medal in 2009. In 2016 Ms Forster retired from the Air Force to take up her present position as Chief Executive Officer of the Defence Teaming Centre.