Brigadier Michael (Mick) Scott has commanded in Combat Engineer Regiments at all levels, served as Staff Officer Grade One Engineer Plans in Force Engineer Branch and has had technical postings to 19th Chief Engineer Works (twice), 17th Construction Squadron and John Holland. He has also been Staff Officer Grade One Campaign Plans in Headquarters Forces Command, Director Future Operations in the Combined Forces Land Component Command – Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq, Director Current Military Commitments in Military Strategic Commitments Division and Director Infrastructure, Indo-Pacific Enhanced Engagement Branch, International Policy Division.