Janis Cocking

Janis has spent more than 40 years with the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) and its predecessors, undertaking and leading science and technology programs, particularly in the maritime domain.

A world-recognised undersea technology expert, she was previously DSTG Chief, Maritime Division and Chief, Science Strategy and Program Division. Janis is a former Board member of the Australian Maritime College of the University of Tasmania, and is currently on the Defence Advisory Board for a University of NSW and University of Sydney multi-university initiative involving Australia and the USA.

Janis received an Institute of Public Administration Centenary Medal for her work supporting the Collins Class submarines. Her outstanding contributions to defence science and technology have also been recognised through a Public Service Medal in 2018, and DSTG’s establishment of the Janis Cocking Leadership Award in 2019.