Chief of Joint Capabilities
| Chief of Joint Capabilities | |
|---|---|
since 7 July 2026 | |
| Member of | Australian Defence Force |
| Reports to | Chief of the Defence Force |
| Inaugural holder | Air Marshal Warren McDonald |
| Formation | 1 July 2017 |
| Website | www |
The Chief of Joint Capabilities (CJC) is the head of the Joint Capabilities Group (JCG) in the Australian Department of Defence. The Joint Capabilities Group was raised on 1 July 2017 with the position created as a result, with the inaugural CJC being Air Marshal Warren McDonald. The current chief is Lieutenant General Susan Coyle, who was appointed to the position in July 2024.
Due to the importance of the functions overseen by the Chief of Joint Capabilities, retired Major General Gus McLachlan described the position in 2024 as "really the fourth of our service chiefs" and noted that they are responsible for "domains that cover the new areas of human conflict".