Deputy Chief of Navy (Australia)

Deputy Chief of the Royal Australian Navy
Incumbent
Rear Admiral Matthew Buckley
since 24 January 2025
StyleRear Admiral
AbbreviationDCN
Member ofRoyal Australian Navy
Reports toChief of Navy
WebsiteOfficial website

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).