Ben Bradshaw

Infantry Officer @Australian Army

Commanded an infantry platoon within the 2nd/17th Battalion, fostering cohesion, resilience, and high performance under demanding conditions through effective leadership and mentoring- Planned and executed offensive, defensive, and stability-focused tactical exercises in fieldenvironments, applying strategic decision-making and adaptive coordination in complex, high-pressure scenarios- Operated within a Joint Task Force headquarters to enable inter-agency cooperation and test the functional land warfare capability of 2nd Division in the provision of national security- Managed platoon-level administration and logistics, including personnel management, training compliance, and individual governance, ensuring operational readiness and accountability- Coordinated with higher command and adjacent units to align platoon objectives with broader operational intent, honing communication and stakeholder management skills.