On this week's podcast, I speak with Captain Jonathan Finch, whose 27year journey
in the Australian Defence Force reflects the evolution of a peacetime organisation
into one operating at an intense operational tempo around the world. Finchy began
his career in 1999, enlisting in the Army Reserve as a cook—just as the ADF was
transitioning into an era marked by frequent deployments and complex missions
abroad.
Over the years, Finchy's adaptability, professionalism, and appetite for challenge
saw him rise through the Australian Army Catering Corps to the rank of Sergeant
before commissioning as a logistics officer within the Royal Australian Corps of
Transport. His career has carried him across the IndoPacific and throughout
Australia on a wide variety of operations, humanitarian tasks, and training
commitments. From remote community support to international deployments, his
service has spanned nearly every corner of the Army's contemporary mission set.
Today, CAPT Finch continues to serve with enthusiasm, contributing his extensive
experience to capability development, junior leader mentoring, and operational
planning. Beyond Defence, he remains engaged in community organisations,
bringing the same energy and dedication to local initiatives as he does to his military
career.
Presenter: Adam Blum
Guest: Jonathan Finch
Editor: Kyle Watkins
