Defence Leaders: Other Leaders
Rear Admiral Tim Barrett AM, CSC, RAN
Commander Border Protection Command
Rear Admiral Tim Barrett was appointed Commander Border Protection Command in February 2010. As commander of the whole of government multi-agency organisation he is responsible for the security of Australia's maritime domain utilising resources from both the Australian Defence Force and the Australian Customs Border Protection Service.
Rear Admiral Barrett was an aircrew officer with previous training as a seaman officer. In a 34 year career, he has served at sea in HMA Ships Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and HMS Orkney as a seaman officer and in Stalwart, Adelaide and Canberra as Flight Commander. His staff appointments have included Deputy Director Air Warfare Development and Deputy Director Maritime Aviation within Australian Defence Headquarters, Helicopter Operational Test Director in Maritime Headquarters and the Director of Naval Officers Postings in Canberra. He has held significant charge and command positions within the Navy's Flight Trials Unit, at 817 Squadron and HMAS Albatross, the Navy's Air Station and Commander, Navy Aviation Group, which was responsible for raising and sustaining the Fleet Air Arm. Most recently he was the Director General Defence Force Recruiting.
Rear Admiral Barrett holds a BA in history and politics and a Master of Defence Studies, both conferred by UNSW. He was awarded a Conspicuous Service Cross in 2006 for service in command of HMAS Albatross and was made a Member of the Order of Australia in 2009 for his services to Navy.
RADM Barrett is married to Jenny and has two daughters to fully occupy his spare time. He enjoys kayaking and cycling at a relaxed pace.