| Title | Signals Intelligence Officer |
| Start Date | 1987-00-00 |
| End Date | 2003-00-00 |
| Is Current | no |
| Employee | yes |
| Notes | Foster's career in the Australian Public Service began in 1987 in the area of Defence. First, after entering as a graduate, she spent 16 years at the Defence Signals Directorate (DSD), including as a signals intelligence officer. In 2003, she moved out of DSD and was appointed to lead Defence’s International Policy Division as first assistant secretary. |