In the recently released Rizzo Report, the Government announced a series of measures to improve the way the Navy repairs and manages its ships.
One of the key recommendations of the Rizzo Report is that Navy engineering needs to be rebuilt and reorganised, led by a two star Navy Admiral to give the necessary weight to this critical function.
Commodore Michael Uzzell will be promoted to this position and will lead the rebuilding of the Navy engineering function.
In parallel, the DMO is undertaking a fundamental restructure of its Amphibious and Afloat Support Systems Program Office.
To strengthen this office, which is responsible for maintaining Navy’s amphibious ships, its size will be increased by more than 20 new positions, with the first tranche to be advertised in the coming weeks.
Mr Rizzo has also been asked to chair an Implementation Committee so that he can personally ensure that the agreed recommendations are being effectively implemented in a timely way.
The Rizzo Report is available online at http://www.defence.gov.au/rizzo-review/