Paul Singer

Paul Anthony Lynden Singer, is an Australian public servant and naval officer, who served as the 12th official secretary to the governor-general of Australia under Sir Peter Cosgrove from August 2018 and David Hurley from July 2019 to July 2024. He is a serving officer in the Royal Australian Navy Reserve, and formerly an active lieutenant in the Royal Australian Navy.

Naval career Singer enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy in January 1996 as a principal warfare officer. He served on numerous vessels, including as the warfare and boarding officer onboard (2001–2003) and as the executive officer of (2003–2005). From 2005–2006 he was the course implementation officer at HMAS Cerberus. In May 2008 he transferred to the active reserve as a lieutenant.

Vice regal career In 2008, Singer took up a position at Government House as the Manager Strategic Program and Operations. He managed the 2011 Royal Visit and Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.

Honours and awards Singer was appointed a Member of the Royal Victorian Order in the 2016 New Year Honours, and an Officer of the Order of St John on 19 February 2021. During King Charles III's visit to Australia in 2024, Singer was advanced to Commander of the Royal Victorian Order. In late 2024, Singer was promoted to Commander in the Order of St John.