INSIGHT: Forging a new path — Rear Admiral Lee Goddard CSC

Lee Goddard

Rear Admiral Lee Goddard CSC reveals his next steps after deciding to forge a new career following 34 years of full-time service with the Royal Australian Navy.

Rear Admiral Lee Goddard CSC reveals his next steps after deciding to forge a new career following 34 years of full-time service with the Royal Australian Navy.

 

In this episode of the Defence Insight Podcast, Rear Admiral Lee Goddard joins host Phil Tarrant to discuss the Navy veteran’s future.

The pair delve into 
RADM Goddard’s 34-year journey with the ADF, with the senior serviceman revealing the skills and lessons his learned along the way.

RADM Goddard also explains why he’s chosen to transition into a new career, and discusses his new role at philanthropic organisation the Minderoo Foundation.

Finally, the Navy veteran provides his thoughts on the future of maritime security and Australia
s broader defence strategy.


Enjoy the podcast,
The Defence Connect team

Listen to previous episodes of the Defence Connect podcast:

Episode 522: PODCAST: Threats, theatre and tariffs in Trump’s world, with the Defence Connect team
Episode 521: CONTESTED GROUND: Regaining the qualitative advantage
Episode 520: CONTESTED GROUND: What’s in store for 2025? Part 2
Episode 519: PODCAST: Boosting women’s involvement in defence industry, with Rachel Falzon, Women in Defence Association
Episode 518: SPOTLIGHT: Delivering a sovereign small arms and load carriage capability, with Aquaterro’s Graeme Bulte
Episode 517: PODCAST: Royal Australian Navy minehunters’ new purpose after service, with Frank van der Linde
Episode 516: CONTESTED GROUND: What’s in store for 2025?
Episode 515: PODCAST: Building a robust, fit for purpose ADF, with Minister for Defence Personnel and Veterans’ Affairs Matt Keogh MP
Episode 514: CONTESTED GROUND: What Trump’s Panama Canal comments mean for maritime law
Episode 513: SPOTLIGHT: How AIR 6500 will defend Australia’s shores, with Lockheed Martin Australia’s Liam Catterson

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