Fiona Grasby

In February 1993 the role of Warrant Officer of the RAAF was created to advise and assist the Chief of Air Force and Commanders, on the morale, work-life and general welfare of the airmen and airwomen in the Royal Australian Air Force.

In December 2005 the name changed to Warrant Officer of the Air Force (WOFF-AF) and the incumbent, WOFF-AF Fiona Grasby, is the ninth appointment to hold this critically important role.

“From the heart of who I am, please know that I have come from a modest beginning, the daughter of a 1RAR Vietnam veteran, and as a passionate curious 17 year old, was encouraged to set off on an adventure and join the Air Force, where I ambitiously set out to save the world one cause at a time”, said WOFF-AF Grasby.

“I have grown up in Defence, and during my journey I have been intrinsically enriched to have met and been influenced by so many inspiring people,” she said.

WOFF-AF Grasby enlisted in the Air Force in 1987 as a 17 year old from Gwandalan, NSW and completed her initial employment training as a Supplier.

Mustering to Security Police in 1992 WOFF-AF Grasby specialised in Counterintelligence and Special Investigations.

During her career WOFF-AF Grasby deployed to areas including; Afghanistan, Singapore, USA, and Operation OKRA Middle East Area where she was the Facility Security Manager for Air Task Group-Strike.

Her centre of interest lies in the professional education, development and support of the work force.

“The rich tapestry that characterises our one Defence Force, is one where diversity and culture are embraced, where influential leadership at every level is not only encouraged, but fostered, and where the focus on the truly joint integrated force is promoting progressive opportunities,” WOFF-AF Grasby said.

“This helps ensure that we are a powerful multi-domain force in an ever-changing geopolitical climate both globally and regionally,” she said.

WOFF-AF Grasby is married and has an adult daughter and a teenage son. Her interests include travelling, reading and yoga.