RAEME Association Queensland Inc

The RAEME Association Queensland warmly invites you to Women in RAEME 2026, celebrating the achievements and contributions of women across RAEME, Defence and industry.

Everyone is welcome, including veterans and their families, serving ADF members, Defence and industry representatives, members of the wider business community, friends and supporters.

Join us at The Ship Inn, South Brisbane, on Friday, 27 November 2026, from 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm, for inspirational speakers, canapés and a lucky door prize in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

Tickets are $25 per person. Places are limited, so early registration is strongly encouraged.

Julie Fedorniak, retired Warrant Officer Class Two

We are delighted to introduce Julie Fedorniak, whose 21-year Australian Army career encompassed vehicle maintenance, technical leadership and training.

Julie completed recruit training at Kapooka in January 1986 and initially served in the Royal Australian Corps of Transport at Oakey. In 1988, she transferred to the Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RAEME), completing the Vehicle Mechanic Adult Trade Course at the RAEME Training Centre as a member of the 1/88 course.

She spent the following six years serving in several Townsville units. Subsequent postings included the Leopard tank rebuild line at Bandiana and service as Workshop Sergeant with Darwin Logistics Company.

Returning to Townsville, Julie served with the 3rd Combat Service Support Battalion before joining the 5th Aviation Regiment, where she became the regiment’s first female “black trades” Artificer Sergeant Major (ASM). During her Army career, she attained the rank of Warrant Officer Class Two.

In 2007, Julie served as the North Queensland Technical Training Management Officer (TTMO) in Townsville. After 21 years of Army service, she moved into the civilian sector as Fleet Manager at James Cook University, bringing extensive technical and leadership experience to the role.

We look forward to welcoming Julie and hearing about her experiences of life in RAEME and the transition from military service to civilian fleet management.

Also joining us: Lieutenant Colonel Alison Lee CSM (Retd)

Our previously announced guest speaker, Lieutenant Colonel Alison Lee CSM (Retd), brings extensive experience in operational service, aviation engineering, logistics and defence industry leadership.

Born in Wangaratta, Alison attended Winton Primary School and Benalla High School before joining the Australian Army. She subsequently undertook tertiary studies at the Australian Defence Force Academy in Canberra, graduating with a Bachelor of Engineering (Aeronautical) in 1997.

During her early Army career, Alison served in a range of junior officer appointments. In 1999, she deployed to East Timor as the senior maintenance officer with 162 Reconnaissance Squadron.

In September 2001, Alison was posted to the United States for two years. During this posting, she deployed to Iraq for six months with the United States Army’s 101st Airborne Division.

 

After retiring from the Army in 2013, Alison held senior roles with Northrop Grumman and Penten. She is now Head of Logistics – Australia for PentenAmio and holds postgraduate qualifications in business administration, strategy and management.

We look forward to hearing Alison’s insights alongside Julie’s at Women in RAEME 2026.

Event details

• Date: Friday, 27 November 2026
• Time: 6.00 pm–8.00 pm
• Venue: The Ship Inn, South Brisbane
• Cost: $25 per person
• Includes: Inspirational speakers, canapés and a lucky door prize

Everyone is welcome. RSVP is essential as places are limited. Register for Women in RAEME 2026.

Women in RAEME 2026 is proudly sponsored by the RAEME Association Queensland Inc.

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1 CSSB Regimental Dinner under the stars - Darwin

The 1st Combat Service Support Battalion (1 CSSB) held its Regimental Dinner on Thursday, 17 September, in the Battalion compound.

The open-air setting provided the perfect backdrop for Battalion members to come together and enjoy good food, great company and a memorable evening under the stars.

Guests were welcomed on arrival by 1 CSSB’s special guest, the Battalion’s much-loved buffalo mascot. 

The dinner was a fitting celebration of the camaraderie, traditions and strong sense of community within 1 CSSB.

Article adapted from information and photographs supplied by Defence

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Farewell to the ARH Tiger - Darwin

The Australian Army is farewelling the ARH Tiger as flying operations in Darwin draw to a close this week after 22 years of service. The 1st Aviation Regiment is marking the occasion with a formal dinner, a family day and a final flyover of Darwin, including a Mindil Beach flyover last night.

For the RAEME community, the farewell is an opportunity to recognise the maintainers and support personnel who, alongside aircrew and soldiers, kept the Tiger flying over more than two decades. Their work has also supported the Regiment’s transition to the AH-64E Apache.

Thank you to everyone who has served with and supported the Tiger.

Article adapted from information and photographs supplied by Defence