Deputy Chief of Naval Staff

Deputy Chief of the Royal Australian Navy
Incumbent Michael Noonan since 28 January 2016
Style	Rear Admiral
Member of	Royal Australian Navy
Reports to	Chief of Navy

The Deputy Chief of Navy (DCN) is the second most senior appointment in the Royal Australian Navy, responsible to the Chief of Navy (CN). The rank associated with the position is rear admiral (2-star).

The following list chronologically records those who have held the post of Deputy Chief of Navy or its preceding positions. Rank and honours are as at the completion of the individual's tours.