Sheree Woodward

Whether it’s on base or out in the field, our team of chefs like Corporal Sheree Woodward keep us fuelled up with delicious nutritious meals that power our people to get the job done.

Working at RAAF Base Darwin has allowed Sheree to develop her management skills leading our catering staff to serve Australian and visiting military personnel during international exercises and day to day operations in the Top End.

Urunga, on the mid-north coast of New South Wales is a natural spot for residents to take their dogs for a walk on the beach, and for Sheree Woodward the routine continues in Darwin where her career has taken her today.

Corporal Sheree Woodward manages a team at RAAF Base Darwin ensuring Australian and visiting military personnel are catered for during international exercises and for day to day work in the Top End.

“One of the career challenges of being in the ADF is having the confidence to lead a catering team as an emerging female leader, whilst managing full time shift work and raising two children,” said Corporal Woodward.

“Air Force though has assisted me through those challenges I believe Air Force is really a second family.

“It offers endless opportunities for self-growth and the bonus of being a member during its Centenary, something each of us could only ever experience once,” she said.

At home Corporal Woodward enjoys baking cakes and desserts with her children and trying out new recipes - an opportunity to be creative.

“Work, however, is a bit different but I want to be an example to the new generation of chef’s and show no matter what challenges or obstacles members are exposed to, determination can make it work and you can do anything you set your mind to,” Corporal Woodward said.

“I feel very lucky and honoured to be one of the Air Force personnel sharing their story as we commemorate the formation of the Royal Australian Air Force in 1921,” she said.