The Chief of the Defence Force (CDF) is the highest-ranking and most senior military officer in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and is the principal military advisor to the National Security Committee and the Minister for Defence. The current Chief of the Defence Force is Admiral David Johnston, who took office on 10 July 2024.

He was appointed Chief of the Defence Force on 10 July 2024. He has extensive experience across a range of leadership, maritime and joint operations, training and capability management appointments in Australia and overseas.

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is the military organisation responsible for the defence of the Commonwealth of Australia and its national interests. It consists of three branches: the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), Australian Army and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).

2024年4月9日 · The Vice Chief of the Defence Force, Vice Admiral David Johnston, has been nominated to take the ADF reins as Chief of the Defence Force from July. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles announced the Government's recommended appointment on April 9, among a number of …

Warrant Officer Ken Robertson was appointed Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of the Defence Force in July 2023. Meet our leaders who ensure excellence throughout Defence.

In the Australian Public Service, guided by the Public Service Act 1999, the level of two-star rank is the equivalent civilian level of Senior Executive Service Band 2 which is styled as First Assistant Secretary (FAS), general manager, chief or head with the leadership of a division or agency.

2024年4月9日 · Vice Admiral Johnston will replace General Angus Campbell, who has served as defence chief since 2018. He takes on the role as the defence forces undergo a once-in-a generation strategic shift.

2024年4月9日 · Air Marshal Robert Chipman, AO, CSC, will be appointed as the new Vice Chief of the Defence Force. Appointed as the Chief of Air Force in July 2022, Air Marshal Chipman has provided excellent and considered leadership of the Royal Australian Air …

2024年4月10日 · “Vice Admiral Johnston joined the ADF in 1978 and has demonstrated outstanding leadership as the Vice Chief of the Defence Force since 2018. His experience in command and the strategic design of the integrated force will be critical to embedding the outcomes of the Defence Strategic Review (DSR),” Albanese said.

2024年4月9日 · Johnston, who has been Australia’s second most senior military figure since 2018, will replace long-serving Defence Force Chief Angus Campbell in July, with current Air Force Chief Robert Chipman promoted to ADF vice chief.