Our leaders

Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld, AO, DSC, Chief of Air Force

Chief of Air Force

Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld, AO, DSC was appointed Chief of Air Force in July 2019.

Deputy Chief of the Royal Australian Air Force Air Vice-Marshal Stephen Meredith

Deputy Chief of Air Force

Air Vice-Marshal Stephen Meredith, AM, DSM was appointed Deputy Chief of Air Force on 1 July 2019.

Air-Vice Marshal Cath Roberts with a Military Working Dog and Handler at the Officers Mess at RAAF Base Williamtown

Head of Air Force Capability

Air Vice-Marshal Catherine Roberts, AM, CSC was appointed as the inaugural Head of Air Force Capability in 2019.

Air Commander Australia

Air Vice-Marshal Joe Iervasi, AM was appointed Air Commander Australia on 12 Jul 2019.

Warrant Officer of the Air Force

Warrant Officer Robert Swanwick was selected as the 8th Warrant Officer of the Air Force in July 2014 and commenced the role on 1 December 2015