Air Vice-Marshal Steve Roberton, DSC, AM
AVM ‘Zed' Roberton is a Category A Fighter Pilot who joined as a direct entry pilot trainee after completing a Bachelor of Science at Queensland University. AVM Roberton flew fighter tours at Number 3 Squadron RAAF Williamtown and an exchange flying F/A-18s with the United States Marine Corps.
He completed joint staff tours and Command and Staff College before deploying for Operations Slipper and Falconer; for which he was awarded a Chief of Air Force Commendation.
AVM Roberton commanded Number 75 Squadron for three years before leading the RAAF’s transition to F/A-18F Super Hornet. He commanded Number 82 Wing at RAAF Amberley and completed the UK's Higher Command and Staff College in 2012. He returned on promotion as Director General Aerospace Development.
AVM Roberton was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in 2012 and commanded the inaugural Air Task Group 630 on Operation OKRA, for which he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. He took command of Air Combat Group in 2015 and went on to assume the Air Commander Australia role in May 2017. Following completion of his time as Air Commander in July 2019, AVM Roberton has assumed the role of Head Force Design in VCDF Executive.
AVM Roberton is married to Libby, and together they enjoy triathlons, yoga and surfing with their three children: Isabella, Corey and Ben.
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With the ongoing uncertainty of COVID-19, Williams will proceed with planned events noting there may be last minute adjustments to the program and numbers.
To assist manage numbers, we ask participants to register their interest to attend on the waiting list. Closer to the event attendees will be offered a place depending on numbers permitted and on a first in basis.
If you have any questions please contact us on info@williamsfoundation.org.au
More details will be available shortly
Financial members are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Sir Richard Williams Foundation.
AGM documents will be made available in October:
Proxy forms from current financial members will be accepted until COB Tuesday 27 October 2020.
2021 Board Elections
Board nominations will close on 5 October. Board nomination forms will be sent out to members in September 2021.
Venue and COVID Safe Guidelines
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Upon arrival, we ask that all attendees scan the QR codes located in the room to ensure they are contactable if COVID tracing is required.
Please download the COVID Safe Plan and Maximum Capacity requirements under the current restrictions in place by the ACT Government.
Due to the ongoing uncertainty with COVID-19, we can only take a limited number of registrations. Please register on the waitlist and we will offer spots according to the current guidelines closer to the time (on a first in first served basis). Those on the waitlist not offered a spot will be offered priority for the next lunch.
We apologise for this inconvenience and appreciate your continued support during these challenging times.
Sir Richard Williams Foundation
