John Liston

John Liston is an experienced corporate communication and public affairs professional currently serving as the Corporate Communication and Public Affairs Manager at the Australian Institute of Marine Science since May 2018. Prior roles include Manager in Commissioning and Governance at the Department of Communities WA and various managerial positions within the Department of Housing and Department of Corrective Services. A notable career in the Australian Army spanned over two decades, where John held significant roles, including Commander of the 1st Joint Public Affairs Unit and participated in critical overseas operations in regions such as East Timor and Iraq. John holds a Master’s Degree in Organisational Communication from Charles Sturt University and a Bachelor's Degree from Curtin University, in addition to completing military education at the Royal Military College - Duntroon.