As a battlespace communications specialist in the Army Reserve, Kelvin provides the communications link between command operations and soldiers on the ground
A s a reservist, Kelvin works part-time and has a separate full-time job as
a policy officer in the Australian Public Service:
“I appreciate being able to break up everyday life with a weekend out field on an Army exercise, or going on a two-week training course. The Army Reserve gives great flexibility and there’s no obligation to show up when you are unavailable due to your full-time work being busy, university exams or family commitments.”
“Since joining, I’ve been so greatly supported by the corporals and sergeants in my unit, the 143 Signal Squadron. They’ve taught me so much and are always looking for opportunities to do something engaging.”
Kelvin was interested in STEM from a young age. “Knowing how things work was always going to be fascinating to me. Working in the Signals team has been a great opportunity to learn about and experiment with the electromagnetic spectrum. Some high school physics knowledge comes in very handy!”
This article was first published in Careers with STEM: Defence 2023. For more Defence role models, head to our STEM + Defence role model hub!
