2021 Young Engineering Associate of the Year Finalist

QUEENSLAND

Damien Richards

AMIEAust CEngA NER IntETn(Aus)

Damien Richards is a Chief Petty Officer Marine Technician in the Royal Australian Navy. He has served on ships HMAS Wewak, Leeuwin and Melville and shore establishments HMAS Cerberus and Cairns. Damien holds the Marine technical Charge qualification and is completing a Masters in Systems Engineering through the University of New South Wales.

Damien has deployed on Operation Resolute, Anode, Pacific Partnership and PNG Assist providing humanitarian aid, peacekeeping and disaster relief.

Damien seeks professional development opportunities wherever possible and is a firm believer in providing quality leadership through being an inspirational role-model.