Ray Griggs
Ray Griggs | |
|---|---|
| Secretary of the Department of Social Services | |
| In office 22 July 2021 – 10 December 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Kathryn Campbell |
| Succeeded by | Michael Lye |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 1961 (age 63) Homebush, New South Wales |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Branch/service | Royal Australian Navy Reserve |
| Years of service | 1978–Present |
| Rank | Vice admiral |
| Commands | Vice Chief of the Defence Force (2014–18) Chief of Navy (2011–14) Australian Amphibious Task Group (2005–06) HMAS Arunta (2001–03) |
| Battles/wars | War in Afghanistan |
| Awards | Officer of the Order of Australia Conspicuous Service Cross Commendation for Distinguished Service |
Vice Admiral Raymond James Griggs, AO, CSC (born July 1961) is a former Australian senior public servant and a senior officer in the Royal Australian Navy Reserve. He served as Chief of Navy from June 2011 to June 2014, before being appointed Vice Chief of the Defence Force until his transfer to the reserve in July 2018.
Following his transfer to the reserves, Griggs held the appointment of the Associate Secretary of the Indigenous Affairs Group within the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, and was the inaugural CEO of the National Indigenous Australians Agency. He was Secretary of the Department of Social Services from 22 July 2021 until 10 December 2024.