Forwarded by Mike Smith

Ministerial Statement

18 September 2024

Source: Statement by the Minister for Government Services

Minister for Government Services, Bill Shorten, advised today that Ray Griggs AO CSC, Secretary of the Department of Social Services has announced his retirement from the Australian Public Service. 

Mr Griggs has had a distinguished 46-year career in the public service, including:

• three years as the Secretary of the Department of Social Services, 
• 18 months in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, and 
• four decades in the Royal Australian Navy, including serving as the Chief of Navy and the Vice Chief of the Defence Force. 

The Minister thanked Mr Griggs for his service to Australia and as one of his chief public service counsels in his final public role.