The following have been announced this week by the CDF:
Head Navy Capability. Rear Admiral Andrew Quinn RAN, has been selected for this position, to commence in July 2026.
Commander Australian Fleet. Commodore Anita Williams CSC CSM RAN, on promotion to Rear Admiral, has been selected for this position, to commence in September 2026.
Director General Military Personnel. Captain Casey Scully-O’Shea CSC RAN, on promotion to Commodore, has been selected for this position, to commence in July 2026.
Director General Australian Naval Cadets. Commodore John Stavridis CSC RAN has been selected for this position from June 2026.
Director General Navy Employment Category Development. Commodore Virginia Hayward CSC RAN has been selected for this position from June 2026.
Deputy Fleet Commander/Director General Fleet Lethality and Force Generation. Captain Ben Hissink CSC RAN, under a Direction to Act at Higher Rank, has been selected for this position, to commence in July 2026.
Chair Dive Safe Board. Captain Etienne Mulder RAN, on promotion to Commodore, has been selected for this position from June 2026. Director General Navy Health Reserves. Commodore Mark Parrish RAN has been extended in this position until June 2028.
