Cath Roberts

Air Vice-Marshal Cath Roberts has been a member of the Royal Australian Air Force for over 38 years and is the most senior female aerospace engineer in the Australian Defence Force. She is currently the Head of Air and Space capability in Air Force responsible for imaging, designing, and shaping the capability needs and future requirements for Air and Space power (people, airbases, aircraft, surveillance systems, weapons, IT, cyber).  In January 2022 Cath has been appointed as the inaugural Head of Space Division to bring focus on assured access to Space and future Space power capabilities.

Cath’s background includes flight test, aircraft maintenance, airworthiness and safety, support to operations, design and acquisition of aircraft and support systems, contracting, diplomatic postings and engagement with Australian and International Aviation and Space industry.