Jeremy Stredwick is an executive with over 25 years of experience in Defence, intelligence, information technology, and engineering. His career is marked by a unique blend of military and commercial expertise, illustrating his adaptability and problem-solving skills in challenging technical and strategic environments.
His military background includes roles in intelligence, electronic warfare, demonstrating his capacity for strategic thinking and innovation. His commercial experience spans business analysis, project and requirements management, further showcasing his ability to drive transformative change. In leading complex projects with CIOG, CASG, the Australian Signals Directorate, and other governmental bodies, Jeremy consistently delivered solutions that blend tactical acumen and foresight.
Jeremy has excelled in various managerial positions, navigating the intricacies of both military and commercial sectors. His board memberships, including serving as the former president of the Kokoda Foundation's Future Strategic Leaders Committee and as Vice President of an ex-service-organisation in the ACT, attest to his strategic vision and ability to influence and lead at the executive level. Jeremy is part of the ACT Government's Ministerial Advisory Committee for Veterans and Families. Jeremy has founded two successful consulting companies, highlighting his personal drive and business acumen.
His commitment to results is evident in his successful project steering and his ability to foster technological innovation within organisations. His voluntary board positions and public speaking engagements, addressing large audiences, underscore his stakeholder engagement and communication proficiency.
He has been published in the RAAF Air Power blog, the Australian Strategic Policy Institute's The Strategist, and The Mandarin on multiple occasions. Jeremy has consistently demonstrated leadership in championing veteran employment through policy innovation, advocacy, and practical initiatives. In 2020 he developed and launched a Veteran Procurement Policy proposal to state and federal governments, briefing politicians and executives on the power of harnessing veterans’ capabilities. Complementing this, he petitioned the Australian Public Service Commission with recommendations to improve veteran employment policies in the public service. He has been published in the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, advocating for why Defence should prioritise hiring veterans, recouping the significant investment already made in their training and experiences.
His own company, Arc Professional Services, was among the first recognised as a Veteran Employer of Choice, exemplifying effective veteran integration into the civilian workforce. Further extending this commitment, Jeremy co-designed and established the Australian Veteran Cyber Academy, a targeted reskilling initiative that rapidly transitions veterans and their partners into cybersecurity careers.
Jeremy designed and authored the Specialist Service Person model for the ADF, a flexible Defence employment scheme aimed at retaining veterans' niche skills within Defence. As a member of the ACT Ministerial Advisory Committee for Veterans and Families, he provides strategic guidance to the territory government, thereby enhancing employment outcomes for veterans and their families.
As Vice President of an ex-service organisation, Jeremy actively supports transitioning ADF members, providing employment opportunities and fostering smoother post-service transitions.
He has co-chaired the National Veteran Community Forums, directly addressing Department of Veterans’ Affairs challenges and advocating for veteran-centric reforms as a result of the Royal Commission.
Jeremy’s integrated approach, spanning policy development, advocacy, practical employment initiatives, and community leadership, ensures that veterans’ valuable skills are retained within Australia's national-security landscape.
Jeremy’s core focus is helping junior ADF members, who are often the most vulnerable population and are frequently underappreciated by both the community and themselves.