John Thomas Woodward (1 November 1934 – 6 August 2022) was an Australian sportsman, politician, lawyer, and public servant.

John Thomas Woodward was born in Watsons Bay, Australia on 1 November 1934.

[6] Woodward was an alderman from the Kirribilli ward of the North Sydney Council from 1965 to 1974, Deputy Mayor from December 1968 to December 1970, and Mayor of North Sydney from September 1971 to September 1972.

[7][8] During his time with North Sydney Council, Woodward advocated protecting local heritage, reducing housing density and loss of trees, and establishing community services.

North Sydney Council passed a condolence motion at its meeting on 22 August 2022, with the motion from the mayor, Zoë Baker, acknowledging his "contribution to North Sydney and NSW, particularly, his legacy of a commitment to strong environmental sustainability and excellent town planning.