Current senior Australian Defence Organisation personnel
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This page provides access to information about current senior Australian Defence Organisation personnel.
The Australian Defence Organisation
(ADO) consists of both the uniformed military, known as the Australian Defence Force
(ADF), and the civilian Department of Defence
, which includes a number of civilian support organisations. Within the "civilian" organisations, there are designated uniformed positions; within the uniformed organisations, civilians are not unusual, particularly in strategic, policy, personnel, finance, acquisition and intelligence focussed areas.
Nominally, the Chief of the Defence Force
(CDF) heads the ADF, and the Secretary (of the Department of Defence
) heads the civilian organisations, but in fact, they jointly manage the Australian Defence Organisation under a "diarchy
", and both report directly to the Minister for Defence. The ADO diarchy is a governance structure unique in the Australian Commonwealth Public Service
.
Like most modern militaries, Australia has the possibility of five-star officers, but these are not active ranks, and are usually reserved for special circumstances. The highest active rank in the Australian Defence Force is reserved for the CDF. This is a four-star rank and the CDF is the only Australian officer at that level. As a result of the diarchy, the Secretary of the Department of Defence
is of an equivalent level.
As stated above, this page provides access to information about current senior ADO Leaders. This includes the parliamentarians, and those (both civilian and military) at the equivalent four-, three-, and, where useful, two- and one-star levels. About half of the raw data appears on the Australian Government "Defence leaders: high profile senior personnel" page. Rather than being merely a copy of that page, this page adds value by allowing the reader to organise (sort) the data by a number of criteria, and provides cross-references to people, positions, ranks, organisations, photographs and biographies.
, there are now four politicians associated with "Defence":
, currently holds the rank of Admiral of the Fleet
, Field Marshal
, and Marshal of the Royal Australian Air Force.
(CDF) and the Secretary of the Department of Defence
(SECDEF). The SECDEF is a civilian position which is of equal status to the military's four-star ranks.
People at the three-star (or equivalent) level are:
The Vice Chief of the Defence Force
(VCDF)
Chiefs of the branches of the armed services:
The Chief of Joint Operations
(CJOPS)
Senior Defence Materiel Organisation
(DMO) Leaders:
Heads or Chiefs of the various support organisations:
Capability Development
Finance
Information
Intelligence and Security
Operations
People Strategies and Policy
Reform and Governance
Strategy and Coordination
Support
Navy
Army
Air Force
Reserves:
Special Counsel to CEO DMO
DMO Systems:
DMO Programs:
DMO Corporate:
Other
Keys:
Organisations:
The Australian Defence Organisation
Australian Defence Organisation
The Australian Defence Organisation is an Australian Government organisation which consists of the Australian Defence Force and the civilian Department of Defence personnel supporting the ADF...
(ADO) consists of both the uniformed military, known as the Australian Defence Force
Australian Defence Force
The Australian Defence Force is the military organisation responsible for the defence of Australia. It consists of the Royal Australian Navy , Australian Army, Royal Australian Air Force and a number of 'tri-service' units...
(ADF), and the civilian Department of Defence
Department of Defence (Australia)
The Australian Department of Defence is a Federal Government Department. It forms part of the Australian Defence Organisation along with the Australian Defence Force . The Defence mission is to defend Australia and its national interests...
, which includes a number of civilian support organisations. Within the "civilian" organisations, there are designated uniformed positions; within the uniformed organisations, civilians are not unusual, particularly in strategic, policy, personnel, finance, acquisition and intelligence focussed areas.
Nominally, the Chief of the Defence Force
Chief of the Defence Force (Australia)
Chief of the Defence Force is the most senior appointment in the Australian Defence Force . The CDF commands the ADF under the direction of the Minister of Defence, in a coequal arrangement with the Secretary of Defence, the most senior public servant in the Department of Defence.The position is a...
(CDF) heads the ADF, and the Secretary (of the Department of Defence
Department of Defence (Australia)
The Australian Department of Defence is a Federal Government Department. It forms part of the Australian Defence Organisation along with the Australian Defence Force . The Defence mission is to defend Australia and its national interests...
) heads the civilian organisations, but in fact, they jointly manage the Australian Defence Organisation under a "diarchy
Diarchy
Diarchy , from the Greek δι- "twice" and αρχια, "rule", is a form of government in which two individuals, the diarchs, are the heads of state. In most diarchies, the diarchs hold their position for life and pass the responsibilities and power of the position to their children or family when they...
", and both report directly to the Minister for Defence. The ADO diarchy is a governance structure unique in the Australian Commonwealth Public Service
Australian Public Service
The Australian Public Service is the Australian federal civil service, the group of people employed by federal departments, agencies and courts under the Government of Australia, to administer the working of the public administration of the Commonwealth of Australia...
.
Like most modern militaries, Australia has the possibility of five-star officers, but these are not active ranks, and are usually reserved for special circumstances. The highest active rank in the Australian Defence Force is reserved for the CDF. This is a four-star rank and the CDF is the only Australian officer at that level. As a result of the diarchy, the Secretary of the Department of Defence
Department of Defence (Australia)
The Australian Department of Defence is a Federal Government Department. It forms part of the Australian Defence Organisation along with the Australian Defence Force . The Defence mission is to defend Australia and its national interests...
is of an equivalent level.
As stated above, this page provides access to information about current senior ADO Leaders. This includes the parliamentarians, and those (both civilian and military) at the equivalent four-, three-, and, where useful, two- and one-star levels. About half of the raw data appears on the Australian Government "Defence leaders: high profile senior personnel" page
Parliamentary level
Under the "newly elected" (November 2007) Labour GovernmentAustralian Labor Party
The Australian Labor Party is an Australian political party. It has been the governing party of the Commonwealth of Australia since the 2007 federal election. Julia Gillard is the party's federal parliamentary leader and Prime Minister of Australia...
, there are now four politicians associated with "Defence":
- The Minister for DefenceMinister for Defence (Australia)The Minister for Defence of Australia administers his portfolio through the Australian Defence Organisation, which comprises the Department of Defence and the Australian Defence Force. Stephen Smith is the current Minister.-Ministers for Defence:...
; - The Minister for Defence Science and PersonnelMinister for Defence Science and Personnel (Australia)The Australian Minister for Defence Science and Personnel is Warren Snowdon, who was appointed on 14 September 2010, following the 2010 election. The ministry is part of the porfolio of the Minister for Defence and is administered through the Department of Defence.-Ministers for Defence Personnel:...
; - The Minister for Defence Materiel; and
- The Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support.
Five-star level
In Australian circumstances, the five-star level is not an active rank; however, HRH Prince Philip, Duke of EdinburghPrince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh is the husband of Elizabeth II. He is the United Kingdom's longest-serving consort and the oldest serving spouse of a reigning British monarch....
, currently holds the rank of Admiral of the Fleet
Admiral of the Fleet (Royal Australian Navy)
Admiral of the Fleet is the highest rank in the Royal Australian Navy, but is a ceremonial, not active or operational, rank. It equates to the rank code O-11. Equivalent ranks in the other services are Field Marshal and Marshal of the Royal Australian Air Force...
, Field Marshal
Field Marshal (Australia)
Field Marshal is the highest rank of the Australian Army and was created as a direct equivalent of the British military rank of field marshal. A five-star rank, the equivalent ranks in the other armed services are Admiral of the Fleet and Marshal of the Royal Australian Air Force...
, and Marshal of the Royal Australian Air Force.
Four-star level
At present there are two positions at the four-star level: the Chief of the Defence ForceChief of the Defence Force (Australia)
Chief of the Defence Force is the most senior appointment in the Australian Defence Force . The CDF commands the ADF under the direction of the Minister of Defence, in a coequal arrangement with the Secretary of Defence, the most senior public servant in the Department of Defence.The position is a...
(CDF) and the Secretary of the Department of Defence
Department of Defence (Australia)
The Australian Department of Defence is a Federal Government Department. It forms part of the Australian Defence Organisation along with the Australian Defence Force . The Defence mission is to defend Australia and its national interests...
(SECDEF). The SECDEF is a civilian position which is of equal status to the military's four-star ranks.
Three-star level
Abbreviations: DEPSEC - Deputy SecretaryPeople at the three-star (or equivalent) level are:
The Vice Chief of the Defence Force
Vice Chief of the Defence Force (Australia)
The Vice Chief of the Defence Force is the military deputy to the Chief of the Defence Force of Australia, and acts as the CDF in his absence under standing acting arrangements....
(VCDF)
Chiefs of the branches of the armed services:
- Chief of NavyChief of Navy (Australia)The Chief of Navy is the most senior appointment in the Royal Australian Navy, responsible to the Chief of the Defence Force and the Secretary of Defence...
(CN) - Chief of Army (CA)
- Chief of Air Force (CAF)
The Chief of Joint Operations
Chief of Joint Operations (Australia)
Until September 2007, the Vice Chief of the Defence Force was "double hatted" as the Chief of Joint Operations . In this role he commanded Australian Defence Force operations on behalf of the Chief of the Defence Force...
(CJOPS)
Senior Defence Materiel Organisation
Defence Materiel Organisation
The Defence Materiel Organisation is the Australian Government agency responsible for the acquisition, through-life support and disposal of equipment for the Australian Defence Force...
(DMO) Leaders:
- CEO of the DMO
- General Manager Systems
- General Manager Programs
- General Manager Corporate
Heads or Chiefs of the various support organisations:
- Capability: Chief Capability Development GroupChief Capability Development GroupThe Chief of Capability Development Group is head of the Australian Department of Defence's Capability Development Group . This position was created in December 2003, and to-date has been occupied by a 3 star officer of the Australian Defence Force....
(CCDG) - Finance: Chief Finance Officer (CFO)
- Information: Chief Information OfficerChief information officerChief information officer , or information technology director, is a job title commonly given to the most senior executive in an enterprise responsible for the information technology and computer systems that support enterprise goals...
(CIO) - Intelligence: DEPSEC Intelligence and Security
- Personnel: DEPSEC People Strategies and Policy
- Reform and Governance: DEPSEC Strategic Reform and Governance
- Science & Technology: Chief Defence Scientist (CDS), (Head of the Defence Science and Technology OrganisationDefence Science and Technology OrganisationThe Defence Science and Technology Organisation is a branch of the Australian Department of Defence which researches and develops technologies for use in the Australian defence industry....
(DSTO)) - Strategy: DEPSEC Strategy
- Support: DEPSEC Defence Support
Two-star level
Abbreviations: FAS - First Assistant SecretaryCapability Development
- FAS, Capability Investment and Resources
- Head, Capability Systems (HCS)
Finance
Information
Intelligence and Security
- Director, Defence Intelligence OrganisationDefence Intelligence OrganisationThe Defence Intelligence Organisation is an Australian government intelligence agency responsible for assessing intelligence obtained from or provided by other Australian and foreign intelligence agencies, supporting Defence and Government decision-making and the planning and conduct of Australian...
(DIO) - Defence Imagery and Geospatial OrganisationDefence Imagery and Geospatial OrganisationThe Defence Imagery and Geospatial Organisation is an Australian government intelligence agency responsible for the tasking , exploitation , and dissemination of geospatial intelligence...
(DIGO) - Defence Signals DirectorateDefence Signals DirectorateDefence Signals Directorate is an Australian government intelligence agency responsible for signals intelligence and information security .-Overview:According to its website, DSD has two principal functions:...
(DSD) - Defence Security Authority (DSA)
- Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Branch (ISR)
- Business Management - Intelligence Branch (BM-I)
Operations
- Commander, Border Protection
- Commander, Joint Logistics (CJLOG)
People Strategies and Policy
- Head, Defence Personnel Executive (HDPE)
- FAS, Personnel
Reform and Governance
- Deputy Head, Strategic Reform and Governance
Strategy and Coordination
- Head, Strategic Policy
- FAS, International Policy
- FAS, Ministerial Support and Public Affairs
Support
- Head, Defence Health
- Head, Personnel Services
- Head, National Operations
- Head, Defence Legal
- Head, Infrastructure
- Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Navy
- Deputy Chief of Navy (Australia) (DCN)
- Commander Australian FleetCommander Australian FleetCommander Australian Fleet , also referred to as Fleet Commander Australia , is a senior appointment in the Royal Australian Navy , holding full command of all Navy combat forces and responsibility for all maritime operations within the Australian Defence Force...
(COMAUSTFLT) - Head Navy Personnel and Reputation (HNPAR)
Army
- Deputy Chief of ArmyDeputy Chief of Army (Australia)The Deputy Chief of Army is the second most senior appointment in the Army, responsible to the Chief of Army . The rank associated with the position is Major General...
(DCA) - Commander Forces CommandCommander Forces Command (Australia)Commander Forces Command is a senior Australian Army position created in July 2009. The incumbent holds the rank of Major General ....
(CFC) - Commander of Australian Forces in Middle East Area of Operations
- Adviser to the Vice Chief of the Defence Force on Joint Warfighting Lessons and Concepts.
- Special Operations CommandSpecial Operations Command (Australia)The Special Operations Command is a command within the Australian Defence Force . Special Operations Command was established in May 2003, to unite all of the ADF special forces units. As of 2007 Special Operations Command is fully operational. Australia's Special Operations Command is of...
(SOCOM) - Commander, 1st Division1st Division (Australia)The 1st Division is the main formation of the Australian Army and contains the majority of the army's regular forces. Its headquarters is in Enoggera, a suburb of Brisbane...
- Commander, 2nd Division
Air Force
- Deputy Chief of Air ForceDeputy Chief of Air Force (Australia)Deputy Chief of Air Force is the second most senior appointment in the Royal Australian Air Force, responsible to the Chief of Air Force . The rank associated with the position is Air Vice Marshal . DCAF acts as the manager of the Air Force Headquarters , which provides oversight of activities in...
(DCAF) - Air Commander Australia (ACAUST)
Reserves:
- Assistant Chief of the Defence Force (Reserves) and Head Reserve and Employer Support Division
Special Counsel to CEO DMO
DMO Systems:
- Head, Aerospace Systems Division
- Head, Electronic and Weapon Systems Division
- Head, Maritime Systems Division
- Head, Helicopter Systems Division
- Head, Land Systems Division
- Head, Explosive Ordnance Division
DMO Programs:
- Program Manager - AEWC
- Program Manager - NACC
- Head, Industry Division
DMO Corporate:
- General Counsel
- Chief Finance Officer - DMO
- Head, Human Resources and Corporate Services
Other
- Judge Advocate General (JAG)
- Inspector-General ADF
- Inspector-General
Sortable table of current Senior ADO Leaders
Note that nearly all of the people in this table are on fixed term contracts. Extensions of appointments are very rare.Keys:
Organisations:
- CDF - Chief of the Defence ForceChief of the Defence Force (Australia)Chief of the Defence Force is the most senior appointment in the Australian Defence Force . The CDF commands the ADF under the direction of the Minister of Defence, in a coequal arrangement with the Secretary of Defence, the most senior public servant in the Department of Defence.The position is a...
- CDG - Capability Development GroupChief Capability Development GroupThe Chief of Capability Development Group is head of the Australian Department of Defence's Capability Development Group . This position was created in December 2003, and to-date has been occupied by a 3 star officer of the Australian Defence Force....
- CFO - Chief Finance Officer Group
- CIOG - Chief Information OfficerChief information officerChief information officer , or information technology director, is a job title commonly given to the most senior executive in an enterprise responsible for the information technology and computer systems that support enterprise goals...
Group - DMO - Defence Materiel OrganisationDefence Materiel OrganisationThe Defence Materiel Organisation is the Australian Government agency responsible for the acquisition, through-life support and disposal of equipment for the Australian Defence Force...
- DoD - Australian Department of Defence
- DSTO - Defence Science and Technology OrganisationDefence Science and Technology OrganisationThe Defence Science and Technology Organisation is a branch of the Australian Department of Defence which researches and develops technologies for use in the Australian defence industry....
- I&S - Intelligence and Security
- JOC - Joint Operations CommandChief of Joint Operations (Australia)Until September 2007, the Vice Chief of the Defence Force was "double hatted" as the Chief of Joint Operations . In this role he commanded Australian Defence Force operations on behalf of the Chief of the Defence Force...
- PS&P - People Strategies and Policy
- S - Strategy
- SRG - Strategic Reform and Governance
- Support - Defence Support
- VCDF - Vice Chief of the Defence Force
| Name | Sort by Surname |
Position/Title | Level | Org | Start | End | bio | photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Smith Stephen Smith (Australian politician) Stephen Francis Smith , is the Australian Minister for Defence. He has been an Australian Labor Party member of the Australian House of Representatives since March 1993, representing the Division of Perth, Western Australia.... MP |
Smith | Minister for Defence | 6 | Parliament | 2010 | 2014 | bio | photo |
| Warren Snowdon Warren Snowdon Warren Edward Snowdon is an Australian politician. He is an Australian Labor Party member of the Australian House of Representatives. He represented the Division of Northern Territory from July 1987 to March 1996, and from October 1998 to November 2001.Since November 2001 he has represented the... MP |
Snowdon | Minister for Defence Science and Personnel | 6 | Parliament | 2008 | 2014 | bio | photo |
| Jason Clare Jason Clare Jason Dean Clare is the Australian Labor Party member of the Australian House of Representatives for the seat of Blaxland in the western suburbs of Sydney. He won election in the 2007 Australian federal election.... MP |
Clare | Minister for Defence Materiel | 6 | Parliament | 2008 | 2011 | bio | photo |
| Senator Australian Senate The Senate is the upper house of the bicameral Parliament of Australia, the lower house being the House of Representatives. Senators are popularly elected under a system of proportional representation. Senators are elected for a term that is usually six years; after a double dissolution, however,... David Feeney David Feeney David Ian Feeney is an Australian politician. He has been a Labor member of the Australian Senate since July 2008.Feeney was born in Adelaide. His father is a immigrant from Northern Ireland. Raised Catholic, he attended Mercedes College, Adelaide before moving to Melbourne, where he attended... MP |
Feeney | The Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support | 6 | Parliament | 2010 | 2014 | bio | photo |
| HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh is the husband of Elizabeth II. He is the United Kingdom's longest-serving consort and the oldest serving spouse of a reigning British monarch.... |
Duke of Edinburgh | Admiral of the Fleet, Field Marshal and Marshal of the Royal Australian Air Force | 5 | Constitution | 1960s | |||
| Duncan Lewis Duncan Lewis Duncan Edward Lewis AO, DSC, CSC , is a retired Australian Army officer and former Commander Special Forces. He is currently the Australian Secretary of Defence.-Military career:... |
Lewis | Secretary of Defence Department of Defence (Australia) The Australian Department of Defence is a Federal Government Department. It forms part of the Australian Defence Organisation along with the Australian Defence Force . The Defence mission is to defend Australia and its national interests... (SECDEF) |
4 | DoD | 2009 | bio | photo | |
| GEN General (Australia) General is the second highest rank, and the highest active rank, of the Australian Army and was created as a direct equivalent of the British military rank of General; it is also considered a four-star rank.... David Hurley |
Hurley | Chief of the Defence Force Chief of the Defence Force (Australia) Chief of the Defence Force is the most senior appointment in the Australian Defence Force . The CDF commands the ADF under the direction of the Minister of Defence, in a coequal arrangement with the Secretary of Defence, the most senior public servant in the Department of Defence.The position is a... (CDF) |
4 | CDF | 2011 | 2014 | ||
| AIRMSHL Air Marshal (Australia) Air marshal is the second highest active rank of the Royal Australian Air Force and was created as a direct equivalent of the British Royal Air Force rank of air marshal, it is also considered a three-star rank... Mark Binskin Mark Binskin Air Marshal Mark Donald Binskin AO is a senior officer in the Royal Australian Air Force, currently serving as Vice Chief of the Defence Force. He previously served as Chief of Air Force from 2008 until 2011.-Early life:... |
Binskin | Vice Chief of the Defence Force (VCDF) | 3 | VCDF | 2011 | 2014 | ||
| RADM James Goldrick James Goldrick Rear Admiral James Vincent Purcell Goldrick AM, CSC is a senior officer in the Royal Australian Navy, author, and a naval historian. He currently holds the position of Commander Joint Education, Training and Warfare-Early life and education:... |
Goldrick | Commander, Joint Education, Training and Warfare Command; Commander, Australian Defence College | 2 | VCDF | 2008 | bio | photo | |
| AVM Margaret Staib | Staib | Commander, Joint Logistics (CJLOG) | 2 | VCDF | bio | photo | ||
| MAJGEN Greg Melick | Melick | Assistant Chief of the Defence Force (Reserves) and Head Reserve and Employer Support Division |
2 | VCDF | 2007 | bio | photo | |
| Dr Stephen Gumley Stephen Gumley Stephen John Gumley, AO was the first Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Defence Materiel Organisation, serving in the role from February 2004 to July 2011.-Education:... |
Gumley | CEO of DMO Defence Materiel Organisation The Defence Materiel Organisation is the Australian Government agency responsible for the acquisition, through-life support and disposal of equipment for the Australian Defence Force... |
3 | DMO | 2004 | bio | photo | |
| Simon Lewis Simon Lewis Simon Lewis is a novelist and screenwriter, born in Newport, Monmouthshire, in 1971. He went to school in Monmouth then studied Art and Art History at Goldsmiths College in London.... |
Lewis | DEPSEC Defence Support | 3 | Support | 2006 | bio | photo | |
| Brendan Sargeant | Sargeant | DEPSEC Strategic Reform and Governance | 3 | SRG | 2010 | |||
| AVM Ian Smith | Smith | Deputy Head Strategic Reform and Governance | 2 | SRG | 2010 | |||
| Peter Jennings | Jennings | DEPSEC Strategy | 3 | S | 2010 | bio | photo | |
| Rebecca Skinner | Skinner | Head, Strategic Policy | 2 | S | 2009 | |||
| Niel Orme | Orme | FAS, Ministerial Support and Public Affairs | 2 | S | ||||
| BRIG Brigadier Brigadier is a senior military rank, the meaning of which is somewhat different in different military services. The brigadier rank is generally superior to the rank of colonel, and subordinate to major general.... Alison Creagh |
Creagh | Director-General Public Affairs (DGPA) | 1 | S | 2010 | bio | photo | |
| LTGEN Ash Power Ash Power Lieutenant General Brian Ashley "Ash" Power AM, CSC is a senior officer in the Australian Army, currently serving as Chief of Joint Operations.-Service history:... |
Power | Chief of Joint Operations (CJOPS) | 3 | JOC | 2011 | 2014 | ||
| Vacant | Vacant | Deputy Chief of Joint Operations (DCJOPS) | 2 | JOC | 2010 | 2011 | ||
| MAJGEN John Cantwell | Cantwell | Commander of Australian Forces in the Middle East Area of Operations |
2 | JOC | 2010 | |||
| AIRMSHL Air Marshal (Australia) Air marshal is the second highest active rank of the Royal Australian Air Force and was created as a direct equivalent of the British Royal Air Force rank of air marshal, it is also considered a three-star rank... John Harvey John Harvey (RAAF officer) Air Marshal John Paul Harvey AM is a senior officer in the Royal Australian Air Force . He has held the position of Chief Capability Development Group from October 2010.-Military career:... |
Harvey | Chief, Capability Development Group (CCDG) | 3 | CDG | 2007 | bio | photo | |
| AVM Jack Plenty | Plenty | Head, Capability Systems (HCS) | 2 | CDG | 2008 | |||
| Dr Paul Taloni | Taloni | FAS, Capability Investment and Resources | 2 | CDG | 2008 | |||
| Steve Merchant | Merchant | DEPSEC Intelligence and Security (I&S) | 3 | I&S | ||||
| MAJGEN Richard Wilson Richard Gary Wilson Major General Richard Gary Wilson AO is a senior officer in the Australian Army, currently Chairman of the Queensland Reconstruction Authority and former Director of the Defence Intelligence Organisation.- Early life :... |
Wilson | Director, Defence Intelligence Organisation (DIO) | 2 | I&S | 2009 | photo | ||
| Greg Farr | Farr | Chief Information Officer (CIO) | 3 | CIOG | 2007 | bio | photo | |
| MAJGEN Major General (Australia) Major General is a senior rank of the Australian Army, and was created as a direct equivalent of the British military rank of Major General. It is the third-highest active rank of the Australian Army, and is considered to be equivalent to a two-star rank... Richard Treacy |
Treacy | Judge Advocate General (JAG) ADF | 2 | 2007 | photo | |||
| Phillip Prior | Prior | Chief Finance Officer (CFO) | 3 | CFO | bio | photo | ||
| Professor Robert Clark | Clark | Chief Defence Scientist (CDS) | 3 | DSTO | 2008 | |||
| Phil Minns | Minns | DEPSEC People Strategies and Policy | 3 | PS&P | 2008 | bio | photo | |
| Steve Grzeskowiak | Grzeskowiak | FAS, Personnel (FASPERS) | 2 | PS&P | ||||
| VADM Ray Griggs Ray Griggs (admiral) Vice Admiral Raymond James "Ray" Griggs AM, CSC, RAN is a senior officer in the Royal Australian Navy and has been the Chief of Navy since 7 June 2011.-Early career:... |
Griggs | Chief of Navy Chief of Navy (Australia) The Chief of Navy is the most senior appointment in the Royal Australian Navy, responsible to the Chief of the Defence Force and the Secretary of Defence... (CN) |
3 | Navy | 2011 | 2014 | ||
| RADM Trevor Jones Trevor Jones (admiral) Rear Admiral Trevor Norman Jones AM, CSC, RAN is the current Deputy Chief of Navy of the Royal Australian Navy.-Service history:Rear Admiral Trevor Jones, AM, CSC, RAN joined the Royal Australian Navy in January 1978 under the Navy scholarship scheme to pursue a Seaman Officer Career... |
Jones | Deputy Chief of Navy Deputy Chief of Navy (Australia) The Deputy Chief of Navy is the second most senior appointment in the Royal Australian Navy, responsible to the Chief of Navy . The rank associated with the position is Rear Admiral .... (DCN) |
2 | Navy | 2008 | |||
| RADM Steve Gilmore Steve Gilmore Rear Admiral Stephen 'Steve' Richard Gilmore AM, CSC, RAN is the current COMAUSFLT of the Royal Australian Navy.-Service history:Rear Admiral Steve Gilmore, AM, CSC, RAN joined the Royal Australian Navy as a junior entry Cadet Midshipman in 1977... |
Gilmore | Commander Australian Fleet Commander Australian Fleet Commander Australian Fleet , also referred to as Fleet Commander Australia , is a senior appointment in the Royal Australian Navy , holding full command of all Navy combat forces and responsibility for all maritime operations within the Australian Defence Force... (COMAUSFLT) |
2 | Navy | 2009 | 2012 | bio | photo |
| LTGEN David Morrison David Morrison Lieutenant General David Lindsay Morrison AO is a senior officer within the Australian Army, currently serving in the position of Chief of Army.-Early life and career:... |
Morrison | Chief of Army (CA) | 3 | Army | 2011 | 2014 | ||
| MAJGEN Paul Symon Paul Symon Major General Paul Bruce Symon, AO is a senior officer in the Australian Army and is currently serving as the Deputy Chief of Army.-Military career:... |
Symon | Deputy Chief of Army Deputy Chief of Army (Australia) The Deputy Chief of Army is the second most senior appointment in the Army, responsible to the Chief of Army . The rank associated with the position is Major General... (DCA) |
2 | Army | 2009 | 2012 | bio | photo |
| LTGEN David Morrison David Morrison Lieutenant General David Lindsay Morrison AO is a senior officer within the Australian Army, currently serving in the position of Chief of Army.-Early life and career:... |
Morrison | Commander Forces Command | 2 | Army | 2009 | 2012 | bio | photo |
| MAJGEN Rick Burr Rick Burr Major General Richard 'Rick' Maxwell Burr, DSC, AM, MVO is a senior officer in the Australian Army and is currently serving as the Commander of the 1st Division-Service History:... |
Burr | Commander, 1st Division 1st Division (Australia) The 1st Division is the main formation of the Australian Army and contains the majority of the army's regular forces. Its headquarters is in Enoggera, a suburb of Brisbane... |
2 | Army | 2011 | |||
| MAJGEN Craig Williams | Williams | Commander, 2nd Division | 2 | Army | 2009 | |||
| MAJGEN Tim McOwan Tim McOwan Major General Timothy Joseph "Tim" McOwan DSC, CSM is a senior officer in the Australian Army. He served as Special Operations Commander Australia from February 2008 until January 2011.-Service history:... |
McOwan | Special Operations Commander, Australia | 2 | Army | 2008 | bio | photo | |
| AIRMSHL Air Marshal (Australia) Air marshal is the second highest active rank of the Royal Australian Air Force and was created as a direct equivalent of the British Royal Air Force rank of air marshal, it is also considered a three-star rank... Geoff Brown Geoff Brown (RAAF officer) Air Marshal Geoffrey Charles "Geoff" Brown AM is a senior officer in the Royal Australian Air Force and the current Chief of Air Force.-Honours and Awards:-External links:*... |
Brown | Chief of Air Force (CAF) | 3 | RAAF | 2011 | 2014 | bio | photo |
| AIRCDRE Neil Hart | | Hart | Deputy Chief of Air Force Deputy Chief of Air Force (Australia) Deputy Chief of Air Force is the second most senior appointment in the Royal Australian Air Force, responsible to the Chief of Air Force . The rank associated with the position is Air Vice Marshal . DCAF acts as the manager of the Air Force Headquarters , which provides oversight of activities in... (DCAF) |
1/2 | RAAF | 2011 | |||
| AVM Mark Skidmore | Skidmore | Air Commander Australia RAAF Air Command Air Command is the operational arm of the Royal Australian Air Force . It is headed by the Air Commander Australia, whose role is to manage and command the RAAF's Force Element Groups , which contain the operational capability of the Air Force... (ACAUST) |
2 | RAAF | 2008 | bio | photo | |
| AVM Tony Austin | Austin | Head, Defence Health | 2 | Support | bio | |||
| Neville Tomkins | Tomkins | Head, Personnel Services | 2 | Support | ||||
| MAJGEN Major General (Australia) Major General is a senior rank of the Australian Army, and was created as a direct equivalent of the British military rank of Major General. It is the third-highest active rank of the Australian Army, and is considered to be equivalent to a two-star rank... Elizabeth Cosson Elizabeth Cosson Major General Elizabeth Cosson AM, CSC is Australia's most senior female army officer, and the first woman to reach the rank of Major General in the Australian Army... |
Cosson | Head, National Operations | 2 | Support | 2007 | bio | photo | |
| Mark Cunliffe | Cunliffe | Head, Defence Legal | 2 | Support | ||||
| John Owens | Owens | Head, Infrastructure | 2 | Support | ||||
| Kieran Gleeson | Gleeson | Chief Operating Officer (COO) | 2 | Support | ||||
| Kim Gillis | Gillis | General Manager, Systems | 3 | DMO | ||||
| AVM Clive Rossiter | Rossiter | Head, Aerospace Systems | 2 | DMO | bio | |||
| Shireane McKinnie | McKinnie | Head, Electronic and Weapon Systems | 2 | DMO | ||||
| RADM Peter Marshall | Robinson | Head, Maritime Systems | 2 | DMO | 2010 | bio | ||
| MAJGEN Tony Fraser Tony Fraser Major General Anthony Peter Fraser AO, CSC is a senior member of the Australian Army. He is currently Head, Helicopter Systems Division within the Defence Materiel Organisation.... |
Fraser | Head, Helicopter Systems | 2 | DMO | 2006 | bio | photo | |
| Colin Sharp | Sharp | Head, Land Systems | 2 | DMO | ||||
| Anthony Klenthis | Klenthis | Head, Explosive Ordnance Division | 2 | DMO | bio | |||
| Warren King | King | General Manager, Programs | 3 | DMO | ||||
| AVM Chris Deeble | Deeble | Program Manager - AEWC | 2 | DMO | bio | |||
| AVM John Harvey | Harvey | Program Manager - NACC | 2 | DMO | bio | |||
| Mark Reynolds | Reynolds | Head, Industry Division | 2 | DMO | 2009 | bio | ||
| Vacant | General Manager, Corporate | 3 | DMO | |||||
| Gillian Marks | Marks | General Counsel | 2 | DMO | ||||
| Steven Wearn | Wearn | CFO - DMO | 2 | DMO | ||||
| BRIG Peter Lambert (ret'd) | Lambert | Head, Human Resources and Corporate Services | 2 | DMO |
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